With a modest entrance, Markley's boasts a large indoor store with a long shooting range running along its side. The store sells, among other things, stuffed bears, safes, and many different types of guns. While they only rent out handgun caliber firearms on the range, from small 22's to the 44 magnum, patrons can bring rifles to shoot if they please. The store, which is a maze of guns and ammo, sells firearms (some on consignment) shooting accessories, ammo and reloading supplies.
Bachelor parties can be held at this range, but participants under 21 must be accompanied by a parent.
The Morning Sun Ranch, located in the Watsonville Hills, offers a horse smarts program to all ages and levels. Since 1988, the school has offered riding lessons in English or Western style and also has a "free lesson" deal for new comers. Other services include full care boarding, as well as horse training and clinics.
The YMCA has been helping improve communities through wellness programs for over a century. Providing after-school programs for teens and young adults, the YMCA is a safe place for kids to spend after-school hours. This facility boasts a decently sized lap pool, showers, sauna, gym and exercise room. With monthly and annual membership options, you can choose one that works with your family, and if assistance is necessary, the YMCA has programs to help those in need.
White Tiger Academy Tae Kwon Do is located on the corner of Main Street and 2nd Street. This academy specializes in confidence, self-discipline, goal setting and achievement, respect, agility, strength, speed, fitness and much more. White Tiger Academy Tae Kwon Do offers private, group and family lessons. It also offers free introductory lessons for all ages.
This hardware store ranges from household products, like plumbing tools and paints, to crafts such as ribbons and artificial flowers. The store is large in size and you are guaranteed to find anything you need for your next home project. The friendly staff will also make your shopping experience more enjoyable by helping you every step of the way.
Brint Plumbing is a home improvement business. Its services include leak repairs, pipe installation, fixture installation and general plumbing services.
Spencer Fitness Studios are secluded in a private lot hidden behind tall hedges. The studios consist of a well-kept, well-equipped fitness room and a separate beautiful yoga room. Spencer Fitness is ideal for those looking for a more private and personal workout experience. Eddie Spencer, owner and founder, lives on site with his wife.
This indoor playground for kids is filled with bright, colorful inflatable fun houses. Pump'd Inflatable Fun Center is a destination for parties, rainy days and downtown shopping breaks that let the kids have some much-needed fun. There is a maze, bounce room and toddler corral, plus lots more.
Specializing in the Chinese martial art Huk Hu, or Black Tiger, this family training center has classes for all levels. Learn self-defense or enroll your child in classes that will train their mind as well as their body. The academy also offers womens' kickboxing. Classes are held throughout the day to accommodate different schedules.
American Tae Kwon Do offer classes to all ages from children to adults at all different levels. The first class is free so if there isn't a risk in losing your money in just trying it out. They also offer great family deals depending on the specific classes and hours. They have classes that prepare students for tournaments if one desires to do so. Another great thing about this place is that they are bilingual, which makes it a lot friendlier to the community.
At Santa Cruz Flying Club, people of all ages can enjoy a number of services. It is part of the Watsonville Pilots' Association and offers community access to pilot supplies, training programs, accelerated flight instruction as well as scenic flights. Rates range from $82 hourly for an intro flight and $150 for plane rental. Flight instructor price ranges from $50 to $60 hourly. Other programs include plane simulation which runs around $35 per session.
Casserly Par 3 Golf Course is a nine-hole course set in the outskirts of Watsonville. There are is no pro shop or rentals, but fees are very low and the course well-maintained. Kids under 12 are not allowed and the range closes at 4pm. There is a no-hole practice putting green.
Moon Valley Ranch is a public boarding stable located near Highway-1, in the early foothills of Corralitis. Owned and operated by Deb Cooper, the ranch features a covered arena, an open training ground and surrounding trails for riding different terrains. Classes are offered in Natural Horsemanship and the facilities include an obstacle course and jumping equipment. Moon Valley Ranch hosts several clinics and events every year and offers stallion services.
Ramor Oaks Riding Club is both a boarding stable and private riding grounds for those who practice dressage and trail riding for show. With a location bordering Mt. Madonna State Park and its miles of equestrian trails, there is also a full-size competition arena and galloping grounds. Horses stabled here receive high-quality feed and care from professionals, and all boarders are involved in training at this facility. Ramor Oaks also has horses for sale.
