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Social Security Offices in Watsonville, California
Watsonville is served by 1 published Social Security Field Office at 180 Westgate Dr, Suite 301 (95076).
Compare local addresses, direct phone numbers, weekday hours, and closest branches for 18 nearby towns.
Local Offices
1 Nearby Towns
18 Other Branches
6 Standard Hours
Mon–Fri 9–4 Direct Branch Listings
Watsonville Social Security Office Listings (1)
Field Office #948
Checking status…Watsonville, CA 95076
180 Westgate Dr, Suite 301, Watsonville, CA 95076Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Local Map
Watsonville Social Security Office Map
Weekly Schedule
Watsonville Social Security Office Hours
Standard Weekday Hours (Wed Closes 12:00 PM)
- Monday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Thursday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Wait Times & Holidays
Best Time to Visit Watsonville & Closures
Typical Wait Pattern & 2026–2027 Holiday Closures
Mon Very busy
Tue Good day
Wed Closes 12 PM
Thu Best day
Fri Moderate
Upcoming Federal Holiday Closures
NOV 11
Veterans Day Wed · Closed
NOV 26
Thanksgiving Day Thu · Closed
DEC 25
Christmas Day Fri · Closed
JAN 01
New Year's Day Fri · Closed
JAN 18
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Mon · Closed
FEB 15
Washington's Birthday Mon · Closed
Save Time
Can You Skip a Trip to a Watsonville Social Security Office?
🟢 Online or Phone
Replacement SSN card · Award letter · Direct deposit🟡 Book Appointment
Retirement · SSDI · SSI · Medicare (1-800-772-1213)🔴 Visit with Originals
First SSN card · Legal name change · Citizenship| Task | Best Method | Fastest Option | Watsonville Visit Notes & Required Originals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replace a Social Security card | 🟢 Online / Phone | Online at SSA.gov or by phone | Bring unexpired photo ID only if online replacement is unavailable. |
| Benefit verification (award) letter | 🟢 Instant Online | Download PDF online or call 1-800-772-1213 | No trip to a Watsonville office needed unless urgent printed proof is required. |
| Update direct deposit or address | 🟢 Online / Phone | Online account or automated phone line | Can be completed without visiting a Watsonville branch. |
| Apply for Retirement, SSDI, or Medicare | 🟡 Call First | Online application or phone interview | Call your local Watsonville branch or 1-800-772-1213 to book an appointment. |
| Apply for SSI benefits | 🟡 Call First | Scheduled phone or in-person interview | Call ahead; bring income, bank, and residency documents. |
| First-time SSN card or legal name change | 🔴 Visit with Originals | Start online, then bring originals | Must present original or certified marriage/court order + unexpired photo ID. |
Nearby Branches
Other Social Security Offices Near Watsonville
#1 Closest 13.4 mi
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
169 Walnut Ave
(800) 593-8523 Open →
#2 Closest 20.4 mi
Salinas, CA 93901
928 E Blanco Rd, Ste 155
(877) 600-2857 Open →
#3 Closest 21.6 mi
San Jose, CA 95123
6140 Cottle Rd
(888) 383-1180 Open →
#4 Closest 27.0 mi
Campbell, CA 95008
1480 W Campbell Ave
(866) 348-5832 Open →
#5 Closest 27.3 mi
San Jose, CA 95121
2500 Fontaine Rd
(866) 931-4496 Open →
#6 Closest 28.7 mi
San Jose, CA 95113
280 S First St, Rm 244 2nd Fl
(866) 331-2235 Open →
Local Coverage (18 Towns)
Closest Social Security Office for Towns Near Watsonville
| Nearby Town | Closest Listed Office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom, CA | Watsonville office | 1.2 mi |
| Interlaken, CA | Watsonville office | 2.3 mi |
| Amesti, CA | Watsonville office | 2.4 mi |
| La Selva Beach, CA | Watsonville office | 2.8 mi |
| Pajaro, CA | Watsonville office | 3.2 mi |
| Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, CA | Watsonville office | 3.6 mi |
| Pajaro Dunes, CA | Watsonville office | 3.8 mi |
| Las Lomas, CA | Watsonville office | 5.1 mi |
| Corralitos, CA | Watsonville office | 5.4 mi |
| Rio del Mar, CA | Watsonville office | 5.6 mi |
| Aptos, CA | Watsonville office | 7.3 mi |
| Day Valley, CA | Watsonville office | 7.9 mi |
| Moss Landing, CA | Watsonville office | 8.1 mi |
| Elkhorn, CA | Watsonville office | 8.8 mi |
| Aromas, CA | Watsonville office | 9.6 mi |
| Prunedale, CA | Watsonville office | 10.7 mi |
| Gilroy, CA | Watsonville office | 12.9 mi |
| San Martin, CA | Watsonville office | 15.5 mi |
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions: Watsonville Social Security Offices
How many Social Security offices are in Watsonville, CA?
Watsonville has 1 published Social Security Field Office at 180 Westgate Dr, Suite 301 (95076).
What are the published hours for Watsonville Social Security offices?
The published schedule for the Watsonville field office is Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Closed on weekends and federal holidays.
What is the closest alternative Social Security office outside Watsonville?
The nearest other mapped Social Security office is in Santa Cruz, CA (13.4 miles away).
Do I need an appointment to visit a Watsonville Social Security office?
Yes, most in-person tasks require an appointment. Call the direct branch phone number listed above or 1-800-772-1213 before visiting. Start online services at my Social Security (SSA.gov) ↗.
Is this an official SSA page?
No. SSA Office Finder is an independent public directory. Visit SSA.gov ↗ for official government instructions.
Official government portal: Social Security Administration (SSA.gov) ↗
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