Pajaro River
General data
- Name: Pajaro River
- Water system: Pacific Ocean
- Water type: River
- Progression: Monterey Bay -> Pacific Ocean -> Planet Earth
- Climates: Subtropical
- Continents: North America
- Countries: United States of America
The Pajaro River is a U.S. river in the Central Coast region of California, forming part of the border between San Benito and Santa Clara Counties, the entire border between San Benito and Santa Cruz County, and the entire border between Santa Cruz and Monterey County. Flowing roughly east to west, the river empties into Monterey Bay, west of Watsonville, California.