spice, a guide to spicing up your gilroy getaway

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A VISITOR’S GUIDE TO SPICING UP YOUR GILROY GETAWAY

WELCOME TO GILROY

Garlic put Gilroy on the map, and we are still proud to call ourselves

the Garlic Capital of the World. Every summer on the last full weekend of July, thousands of visitors from around the globe come to the Gilroy Garlic Festival for three full days

of great garlicky food, live entertainment, and family fun.

But there’s a lot more going on in Gilroy all year long, and you’ll soon discover that there’s too much to do in just one day! Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park is a local treasure for children and families, and Gilroy Premium Outlets is truly a shopper’s paradise.

Add in outstanding wineries, a charming historic downtown area, award-winning golf courses, budget-friendly lodging, great restaurants, and much more—and you’ve got yourself a great Gilroy getaway!

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For more visitor information, stop by the Gilroy Welcome Center. We’re conveniently located at Gilroy Premium Outlets in Building A (near Forever 21).

Gilroy Welcome Center 8155-6 Arroyo CircleGilroy, CA 95020visitgilroy.com • 408.842.6436 Open daily at 10am


ANNUAL EVENTS IN GILROYFor a complete listing of events going on in and around Gilroy, check the Events Calendar at visitgilroy.com.

JANUARY - FEBRUARY • Presidents’ Day Sale at Gilroy Premium Outlets

MARCH - APRIL• Downtown Gilroy Art & Wine Stroll

• Spring Passport Weekend – Wineries of Santa Clara Valley

• Gilroy Gardens Opens

MAY - JUNE• Open House at Wings of History Museum

Photos by Bill Strange, Lora Schraft, and Hawk Photography. Visitor guide design and writing by Articulate Solutions, Inc.Copyright © 2017 Gilroy Welcome Center. All rights reserved.


JULY - AUGUST• Fifth Street Live Music Series

• Gilroy Garlic Festival (always the last full weekend in July)

• Garlic City Car Show

SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER• Northern California Renaissance Faire

• Halloween Scary Boo! and Spooky Zoo at Gilroy Gardens

• Downtown Gilroy Halloween Beer Crawl

• Fall Passport Weekend – Wineries of Santa Clara Valley

NOVEMBER - DECEMBER• After-Thanksgiving Weekend Sale at Gilroy Premium Outlets

• Downtown Gilroy Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting

• Holiday Lights at Gilroy Gardens


TOO MUCH TO DO IN JUST ONE DAY!Choose your own adventure to spice up your Gilroy getaway.

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where you’ll find extraordinary savings of 25-65% on more than 145 exceptional brands. Start your trip at the Gilroy Welcome Center and pick up special discount coupons and some fun Gilroy souvenirs.

Day Two: Plan to spend a leisurely morning strolling through Historic Downtown Gilroy, which has several charming antique shops as well as unique stores like Amoretto Boutique, Nimble Thimble, and Garlic City Mercantile. If you’re still not shopped out, you can find more big-name stores like Barnes & Noble, Pier 1, Target, Kohl’s and Best Buy out at the Pacheco Pass Center and Gilroy Crossing shopping centers.

thing as fun for the whole family, and you’ll find it at the magical Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park. Spend the day enjoying the rides, marveling at the amazing Circus Trees, and cooling off at the refreshing Water Oasis. Afterward, enjoy classic burgers and shakes at Café 152 Burger Company and go bowling at downtown’s historic Gilroy Bowl.Day Two: Have breakfast at the kid-friendly Black Bear Diner and then head down to Casa de Fruta, where you can ride on the carousel and miniature train, pan for gold in the miner’s sluice, and shop for fresh produce, fine wines, and sweet treats. In the afternoon, take a hike through history at Chitactac-Adams Heritage Park, or find great deals for the whole family at Gilroy Premium Outlets.

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3 FOLLOW THE WINE TRAIL

Gilroy is the place to go! Gilroy Premium Outlets is one of Northern California’s largest outlet centers,

Day One: Download a Wine Trail Map from visitgilroy.com to plan your own tasting adventure at over 25 different Santa Clara Valley wineries in and around Gilroy. Pick up some deli sandwiches so you can enjoy a picnic lunch along the way. If you have just a few hours, we suggest heading out to Hecker Pass Highway for stops at Solis Winery, Fortino Winery, and Sarah’s Vineyard. Have dinner downtown at The Milias Restaurant, where gourmet entrées are expertly paired with local wines.

Day Two: So many wineries, so little time! Continue your wine tour with stops at some of the other local wineries. Kirigin Cellars has a very historic feel and also hosts


cricket matches and dog races on their expansive grassy fields. Clos La Chance has drop-dead gorgeous views, while Satori Cellars has bocce courts and a fun, neighborhood feeling.

plus other gourmet goodies. Have dinner at Mama Mia’s, which has Garlic Festival favorite dishes on the menu all year long. Just don’t forget to bring your breath mints!

Day Two: Go to Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, where you can meet Gil and Roy, the park’s garlic bulb mascots, and take a spin on the Garlic Twirl ride. On your way out of town, drive by the Olam Spices and Vegetables garlic processing plant on Pacheco Pass Highway and get a whiff of that distinctive Gilroy aroma!

Find more information and sample itineraries at visitgilroy.com.

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Gilroy Gardens Balloon Flight

Day One: Of course, the ultimate garlic getaway requires you to be here for the Gilroy Garlic Festival in July. But if you’re in town any other time of the year, go downtown and shop for unique garlic gifts at Garlic City Mercantile, and be sure to try the garlic soup (and garlic ice cream!) at Garlic City Café. Then head out to Garlic World and Garlic Shoppe to find garlic in every form


GARLIC FEST IS THE BESTFood—glorious food—is the cornerstone for America’s most renowned small town chow-down

Foodies, families, and festival adventurers come in droves to the annual Gilroy Garlic Festival, the darling of all American food celebrations. Unfolding

every year on the last full weekend in July, it’s an iconic combination of entertainment, community volunteerism, and mouth-watering, gotta-have-that-recipe food, all bathed in the mysterious power of the pungent bulb.

At the heart of the Gilroy Garlic Festival is the massive outdoor kitchen known as Gourmet Alley. To make the famous calamari, muscular guys (and gals) maneuver oversized skillets over hot fires and then douse the sizzling seafood in white wine. Flames shoot to the rafters and spectators cheer.

Other Festival favorites include garlic scampi, pasta con pesto, pepper steak sandwiches, sausage sandwiches, and stuffed mushrooms. And don’t forget the garlic bread and those world-famous Gilroy garlic fries!

One thing some visitors don’t realize is that the Gilroy Garlic Festival is driven by volunteers—more than 4,000 of them—who do everything from chopping basil to pulling beer taps. After the bills are paid, every volunteer earns an hourly “wage” that goes to their selected organization. Since the Festival was founded in 1979, more than $11.2 million has been donated back to numerous school groups, youth sports teams, and non-profit organizations in the community.

2018 GILROY GARLIC FESTIVAL JULY 27, 28 AND 29Go to gilroygarlicfestival.com for discount tickets and additional info.


TOP 6 NOT-TO-MISS AT THE FESTIVAL

PYRO CHEF FLAME-UPS “Ooh” and “ah” at the leaping flames in this dazzling pyrotechnic display.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT With live performers on three stages, there’s a little something for everyone!

SAMPLE SOME GARLI-QUE Try samples of smoky ribs, chicken, and more from the Gilroy Garli-Que BBQ Challenge.

GARLIC ICE CREAM Get in line to try a free sample of this truly unique, only-in-Gilroy treat!

ROTARY CLUB WINE GARDEN Enjoy wine tasting from 15 local vintners under the shade of the canopy trees.

COOK-OFF STAGE Watch amateur and pro chefs do battle in live cooking competitions all three days.

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Everyone is a part of it, coming together to host people coming to Gilroy. There’s a deep sense of community pride.– Jennifer Speno Miss Gilroy Garlic Festival Queen (1987) and Gilroy Garlic Festival President (2005)


GOTTA GET SOME GARLICCan’t make it to Gilroy in July for the Garlic Festival? Don’t despair. There are plenty of places to find garlic here all year long!

GARLIC WORLD 4800 Monterey Highway (just off northbound side of US 101) garlicworld.com • 800.537.6122

Inside the ginormous Garlic World, there are rows and rows of long, full shelves stuffed with gourmet goodies, including picture-perfect fresh garlic bulbs and braids and products of all shapes and sizes from Gilroy’s

world-famous Christopher Ranch. There’s fresh roasted garlic, organic chopped ginger, minced or chopped garlic in oil, pesto, and dozens more items. You’ll also find farm-fresh produce, hot sauces, a gourmet olive tasting bar, dried sliced garlic, salad dressings, and a wide selection of wines, nuts and sweet snack treats.

THE GARLIC SHOPPE 4350 Monterey Highway (alongside Rapazzini Winery) garlicdude.com • 888.328.4275

You haven’t really lived until you’ve tried spicy pickled garlic. According to The Garlic Shoppe co-owner Charlie Larson, that’s the store’s very best seller. After that? Garlic-stuffed olives—fabulous for a Gilroy martini—and Garlic Dude Dust, a low-salt seasoning that can sprinkle flavor into anything from skirt steak to butternut squash. Another longtime favorite is “Mama Rap’s” garlic jelly, which can be served over cream cheese, used as a glaze on chicken or ham, or enjoyed as a delicious dip for egg rolls or wontons.


GARLIC CITY MERCANTILE 7550 Monterey St. garliccitymercantile.com 408.767.2434

Located in the heart of Historic Downtown Gilroy, the Garlic City Mercantile features a wide assortment of intriguing, unique, only-in-Gilroy gifts for young and old. Cute-as-a-button baby booties sewn from a garlic bulb pattern. Garlic bulb wine stoppers, garlic-stamped trivets, and garlic keepers. Locally-made gourmet products like Andy’s Rub and Kam’s Chili Sauce and HazMat Hot Sauce, a delectable fire-breathing blend that starts with apricots and includes garlic, bell peppers, carrots and lemon. The list goes on—and that keeps the customers coming back for more!

TOP 5 DON’T-MISS GARLIC RESTAURANTSGarlic is always on the menu here in Gilroy! 1. MAMA MIA’S

Serving up Garlic Festival favorites all year long

2. GARLIC CITY CAFÉDelicious garlic soup—and garlic ice cream, too

3. THE MILIAS RESTAURANTDelicious entrées and local wine pairings

4. OLD CITY HALL RESTAURANT

Great garlic fries and more insidethe historic landmark building

5. CAFÉ 152 BURGER CO.The Big Roy Burger with Gilroy’sfinest roasted garlic

See the Dining Directory (pages 30-33) for a complete listing of Gilroy restaurants.

For over 50 years, the Christopher Family has taken great pride in providing the highest quality, most flavorful, and healthiest garlic available today.

christopherranch.com


MAGICAL GILROY GARDENSLush gardens, soothing waterfalls, rides and water fun make this an oasis for youngsters and families

The water is clear, the landscape is soothing, and the joy is palpable at

founder Michael Bonfante’s magical creation, Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park. You can see it in the children’s faces as they skip across the heavy timber bridge into 26 lush acres sprinkled with family fun.

Whether it’s the Mushroom Swing, which briskly twirls high above the grounds for the older children, the low-and-slow Bulgy the Goldfish adventure for toddlers, or the endless happy splish-splashing at Water Oasis, it’s clear that Michael’s intent—to create a place for families to come together for a delightful experience—has come to fruition.

There are more than 40 rides and attractions, but Gilroy Gardens is so much more than that. Gurgling water features and manicured gardens soothe the soul while guests move from one attraction to the next. It’s a walk in the park—figuratively and literally. More than

For details on season passes, single-day admission, special holiday-themed events, park hours and more information, visit gilroygardens.org.

10,000 trees, including redwoods, oaks, sycamores, and the amazing Circus Trees, stand as gentle sentinels, majestic reminders of nature’s beauty.

A 30-year-old mother of three children under 5 years old summed it up best. When asked what she thinks is special about Gilroy Gardens, she replied, “What’s not special about Gilroy Gardens?”

THE CIRCUS TREESThe Circus Trees are sculpted testaments to the patience and imagination of Axel Erlandson, who began to shape the trees in California’s Central Valley in 1928. Axel opened the “Tree Circus” in Scotts Valley near Santa Cruz in 1946, but the fame eventually faded, and neglect settled in. Tree-loving Michael Bonfante, the founder of Gilroy Gardens, came to the rescue in 1984, carefully moving and transplanting the remaining trees at his new theme park.

Now 19 of these incredible trees – including the park’s iconic “Basket Tree” as well as others like “Double Hearts,” “Zig-Zag,” and the “Four-Legged Giant” – can be found throughout the park and enjoyed by all.


TOP 5 DON’T-MISS AT GILROY GARDENS WATER OASIS EXPANSION OPENING IN 2018 The park's coolest place to play will be bigger and better than ever before

BONFANTE RAILROAD Take a relaxing ride around the park through redwood forests and a tropical rainforest

SOUTH COUNTY BACKROADS Let the kids take the wheel and explore country roads in vintage classic cars

BASKET TREE Get up close with this living masterpiece made up of six sycamore trees carefully hand-woven together

DUCK AND SWAN PADDLE BOATS Pedal a stately swan or darling duck across a peaceful lake


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START AT THE GILROY WELCOME CENTER Pick up a map and money-saving coupons—and ask about any special sales going on. We’re located in Building A, near Forever 21.

MAKE A PLAN If you know what you’re looking for, you won’t be swayed by a half-price item you don’t really need. Focus, focus, focus.

BRING A FRIEND Bargain hunting is always more fun with your favorite shopping buddy!

JOIN THE E-MAIL LIST Get special discounts when you sign up for individual stores’ email lists.

GO TO THE BACK OF THE STORE FIRST Sales associates will tell you—the best deals are at the back of the store. Take your time, and you will find some gems.

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TOP 5 TIPS FOR SHOPPING SUCCESS AT GILROY PREMIUM OUTLETS

Gilroy Premium Outlets 681 Leavesley Road

408.842.3729 premiumoutlets.com

Monday-Saturday 10am–9pm Sunday 10am–7pm

Holiday hours may vary


GILROY: A SHOPPER’S PARADISESelection and bargains make the Gilroy Premium Outlets a destination for shoppers from around the world

Ready to score some serious bargains? Head straight to Gilroy Premium Outlets, one of Northern California’s largest outlet centers, with over 145 top designer and brand name stores.

Start your shopping day at one of the center’s longest-running success stories, the accessories-loaded Coach store, which is in the same shopping neighborhood as Kate Spade and the ever-popular Oakley Vault. After that, head to the iconic Abercrombie & Fitch. Stock up on shoes for the whole family at Nike, Adidas and Famous Footwear. If you’re looking for men’s bargains, make your style choice at Hugo Boss or Polo Ralph Lauren for beautifully-cut shirts, suits and shoes. Find athletic wear at Under Armour, stacks of premium denim at True Religion and Levi’s, and stylish boots to finish the look at Timberland.

Famished by now? Stop in for lunch at Applebee’s or Erik’s Delicafé, or grab a latté at Starbucks or a pretzel at Auntie Anne’s for a quick snack.

After lunch, head to one of a dozen children’s wear shops. Carters and Osh Kosh B’Gosh cater to the younger set, while Justice and Brothers offer cool graphic T’s and the newest accessories for older kids. Teens can find the latest fashions for less at Forever 21, Charlotte Russe, PacSun, and Vans outlet stores.

For a sweet treat to finish off your day, stop by the Jelly Belly outlet store and enjoy free samples of their newest flavors!


FULL OF SURPRISESHistoric Downtown Gilroy is an eclectic mix of old and new

To truly discover downtown Gilroy, you have to park the car and take a leisurely stroll, ducking into the unique shops and restaurants that line old Monterey Road. And there’s no better

place to start your downtown walkabout than Old City Hall.

OLD CITY HALL She’s hard to miss. The grande dame of downtown, a distinguished Flemish-style architectural beauty that survived two major earthquakes, Gilroy’s Old City Hall is the glorious centerpiece of the historic district at the corner of Sixth and Monterey streets. The building is now a stylish restaurant with a stunning outdoor patio and a full bar.

HISTORY IN BRONZEStep outside Old City Hall and you’ll find a bronze sculpture, one of three public art sculptures were commissioned by the Gilroy Public Art Committee. The first depicts the city’s beloved and friendly namesake, John Cameron Gilroy. You’ll see two other sculptures on your journey: the “The Handshake” (at Martin and Monterey streets) and “Ready to Roll” (just outside the Pinnacle Bank Plaza), which pays homage to an early station master, James A. Houck, who tended to the horses of early travelers.


THE GARLIC MURAL Across Monterey from the coffee shop, you’ll find an expansive and colorful hand-painted mural celebrating Gilroy, the “Garlic Capital of the World.” The names on the garlic bins represent the families that first farmed garlic in the area. Look closely and see if you can spot the vampire in the corner being warded off by the stinking rose.

ANTIQUES Take some time to browse through the treasures of yesteryear at Downtown Gilroy’s charming antique stores, including Gilroy Antiques, Ashford’s Heirlooms, Garbo’s Antique Mall, and Collective Past.

RESTAURANTS With all that shopping and strolling, it’s easy to work up an appetite. Fortunately, there are plenty of excellent options. Enjoy fine dining with creative flair at The Milias Restaurant, once a popular stop for Hollywood icons like Clark

Gable and John Wayne. Garlic City Café serves up creamy garlic soup and inventive cuisine. Carnitas Michoacan is famous for slow-roasted pork, and Cieleto Lindo features classic Mexican dishes. O.D.’s Kitchen is a popular spot for breakfast. Or for something really different, check out the eclectic menu at Scotty’s Restaurant inside Gilroy Bowl, where you can order menudo, tempura udon, or a good old-fashioned milkshake.

WINE BAR Bella Viva is a fine place to end your walking tour. The outdoor patio faces the city’s main street, so it’s good for people-watching. A cellar full of local wine selections is offered along with wines from around the globe. Add a bountiful beer selection and an attentive staff, and Bella Viva truly lives up to its name…beautiful living.

Ready to stroll? Free maps for self-guided downtown walking tours are available at the Welcome to Gilroy kiosk on Monterey St.


SPIRITED DINING

Behind the historic horseshoe-shaped bar at The Milias Restaurant, there are plentiful premium spirits, like the prized Pappy Van Winkle reserve bourbon. But it’s Gaspar, the friendly ghost, who occasionally

takes center stage as the leading spirit in the building.

“He’ll tap you on the shoulder,” says owner Adam Sanchez, who owns the restaurant with Ann Zyburra. Gaspar was bartender at The Milias for 45 years—and he’s not the only spirit who has stuck around.

“There are a number of them,” explains Ann, launching into tales of the spirit world. “So when I come into the building for work every morning, I say hello to Mr. Milias,” the famed Gilroy businessman and civic leader who built the then-lavish restaurant/hotel in 1922, and whose portrait hangs on the wall.


Then she visits the kitchen to greet the resident chef spirit. There’s also a little girl, a cowboy, and a young man who roam the building and make occasional contact with owners, staff and patrons.

A local medium reassured the somewhat anxious owners that the ghosts are“all very happy. They’re content with what you’re doing.”

Whether it’s a bowl of Spicy Roasted Mussels, a plate of Braised Beef Short Ribs, or Adam’s famous Manhattan cocktail, the aim is always to keep the customer’s spirits happy. Apparently, Adam and Ann are doing an out-of-this-world job.

The Milias Restaurant


FOLLOW THE SANTA CLARA VALLEY WINE TRAILWine tasting in Santa Clara Valley is one of California’s best-kept secrets…but it might not stay that way for long!

Gilroy’s wineries, family-owned and friendly since the turn of the century, have really taken off in the last decade. Awards pile up like grapes in a harvest bin—dozens and dozens in the most prestigious

competitions like the San Francisco Chronicle’s annual event, the largest competition for American wines in the world.

Twice-a-year Passport Weekends, when wineries open the floodgates with food, entertainment, and barrel tastings, attract thousands of wine lovers every spring and fall. Wayfinding signs along the Santa Clara Valley Wine Trail guide motorists through the countryside to over 25 local wineries and tasting rooms.

“The value, the experience, and the tasting room sensation is so down to earth,” says Vic Vanni, owner of Solis Winery. “Traffic isn’t an issue here. The owners and the winemakers are often around, so it’s a personable experience. And the wines just keep getting better. We all really feel that positive momentum.”

Diversity adds to that momentum, and there’s plenty along the trail. Clos la Chance is a statuesque hillside property straddling the Rosewood CordeValle resort, and just down Watsonville Road is Aver Family Vineyards, a small boutique winery. Other longtime favorites include Fortino Winery, Hecker Pass Winery, and Sarah’s Vineyard, which hosts live music under the stars every Friday night during the summer.

Frost dusts the vines in a mountain setting just a few miles down the trail—but in a sense a world away. Bucolic Martin Ranch Winery is nestled on Redwood Retreat Road, and the address fits perfectly. The winery is homey and welcoming, and includes a restful picnic area with tables overlooking the vineyard.


Kirigin Cellars is the region’s oldest winery and celebrated its centennial anniversary in 2016. Its rustic history has been blended with the contemporary vision of proprietor Dhruv Khanna, who purchased the winery in 2000. While the historic buildings remain, a steady stream of high-end improvements include a spacious wood-and-wine-barrel tasting room, a 7,000 square foot Tuscan-style clubhouse that can comfortably accommodate 200 guests and—surprise!—soccer and cricket fields for youth sports clubs.

Stop by the Gilroy Welcome Center or download a copy of the Wine Trail Map at visitgilroy.com to start planning your own

tasting tour!


TEE TIME!Plenty of variety at affordable rates

W hen it comes to golf in Gilroy, you’ll find there are plenty of options for players at any level.

“Golfers can play a wide range of golf in a very close proximity,” says PGA professional Don DeLorenzo, who manages both the Gilroy and Gavilan courses. “It’s a wonderful area because there are courses for all skill levels, and at very affordable rates,” Delorenzo says.

Gilroy Golf Course, dubbed the “best 11-hole course in the United States” was built in 1923 and is the oldest golf course in Santa Clara County. With budget-friendly green fees, it’s the perfect place for beginners to learn or duffers to sharpen their iron play. Basically, on the back nine, you play seven of the same holes you played the first time around (but from different lengths and angles), plus two different holes. On the signature par-3 8th hole, the tee box is perched 100 feet above the green, yielding stunning vistas of the valley below.

Just a few miles north at Gavilan Golf Course, golf gets even more affordable at a course situated on the Gavilan College campus. Green fees max out at $22 per round, making it the perfect place for beginners to learn or duffers to sharpen their iron play. Gavilan also hosts the latest incarnation of the game: FootGolf, played with a soccer ball to holes cut off the regular greens.


Right in between the Gilroy and Gavilan courses is a premier public course, Eagle Ridge Golf Club. It measures 6,655 yards from the blue tees (one of seven tee stations) and travels through Gilroy’s oak-studded foothills. Tree-lined, swelling fairways lead to multi-tiered greens that are protected by dramatic bunkering, a scattering of rocks, and diverse water features. The layout is sprinkled with 92 bunkers, three lakes on two holes, and creeks on seven holes, and it remains a fair-minded test to a variety of challengers.

Within a 30-minute drive from Gilroy are a handful of other championship courses, including the acclaimed Rosewood CordeValle Golf Club and Resort (which hosted the 2016 U.S. Women’s Open) and San Juan Oaks, a Fred Couples Signature Design course.

LOCAL GOLF COURSES EAGLE RIDGE GOLF CLUB 2951 Club Drive Gilroy, CA • 408.846.4531

GAVILAN COLLEGE GOLF COURSE 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. Gilroy, CA • 408.846.4920

GILROY GOLF COURSE 2695 Hecker Pass Highway Gilroy, CA • 408.848.0490

CORDEVALLE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 1 Corde Valle Club Drive San Martin, CA • 408.695.4500

COYOTE CREEK GOLF CLUB 1 Coyote Creek Golf Drive Morgan Hill, CA • 408.463.1800

SAN JUAN OAKS 3285 Union Road Hollister, CA • 831.636.6113

RIDGEMARK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 3800 Airline Highway Hollister, CA • 831.637.8151

BOLADO PARK GOLF CLUB 7777 Airline Highway Tres Pinos, CA • 831.628.9995


EXPLORE THE GREAT OUTDOORS Open spaces and recreational choices abound

Whether it’s walking, cycling, backpacking, boating, birding, camping, horseback riding, golfing, fishing, running, or just taking the kids to a fun park playground, enjoying the great outdoors in

Gilroy is a cinch.

Take Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch, for example. The looping Martin Murphy Trail at the east end of San Martin Avenue off U.S. 101 is perfect for a mostly level 2-mile walk or run at your own pace. If you’re up for a more serious trek, veer off and head for one of the many trails that hike over the hill to Coyote Lake, a playground for fishermen, campers, water skiers, and boaters.

Heading just a few miles west from town up scenic Hecker Pass Highway, there are hiking and horseback riding options galore at Mount Madonna County Park, one of the most popular camping destinations in Santa Clara County. The vast 3,688-acre park features

towering redwoods, a herd of rare white fallow deer, and scenic vistas both east to the valley and west to the ocean.

For a little variety and a history lesson, head for Chitactac-Adams Heritage County Park. Follow the self-guided interpretive walk and discover bedrock mortars and petroglyphs left by the Ohlone Indians who once made their home here.

For even grander adventures, there’s Northern California’s largest state park, 87,000-acre Henry Coe State Park, an oasis for mountain bikers, backpackers, campers, hikers, fisherman and horseback riders. And America’s newest national park, Pinnacles National Park, is just an hour’s drive from Gilroy, with incredible massive monoliths, sheer-walled canyons, and talus caves.

Whatever outdoor experience you’re seeking, Gilroy’s got it!


1. MUMMY MOUNTAIN TRAIL at Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch County Park

Enjoy old oaks and scenic vistas along a 3+ mile loop with a couple of choices at a fork in the trail. Hikers only.

2. SPRIG LAKE LOOP at Mt. Madonna County Park

The 4+ mile loop is uphill to the top of the grassland and chaparral-covered hills, then loops downhill. Find the picnic table under an ancient oak near the top for a wonderful lunch stop.

3. UVAS CREEK LEVEE TRAIL in City of Gilroy Uvas Park Preserve

This popular 2+ mile urban trail is entirely paved and suitable for everyone from serious runners to casual strollers. Clear your mind while you get those steps in!

4. WATERFALL LOOP at Uvas Canyon County Park

Best enjoyed in the spring when Swanson Creek is running and the falls are gushing. Follow the self-guided nature trail for the lushly wooded 1-mile loop to the main waterfall.

5. COYOTE RIDGE TRAIL in Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch County Park

Hike through rare blue oak woodlands up to the ridge and enjoy marvelous views of the lake and surrounding foothills.

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CELEBRATE THE HARVESTGood things are growing in and around Gilroy

LJB FARMS

At the busy LJB Farms roadside stand, customers hover over three-foot deep wooden bins filled with fresh-plucked corn from adjacent fields.

“Picked that day,” Judy Bonino says of the corn. “That’s what we pride ourselves on.”

It’s been more than 40 years since Judy and Louie Bonino put down roots on Masten Avenue, and nearly 100 years since Louie’s grandfather, Luigi, purchased the 600-acre ranch northeast of town that is still part of the family’s agricultural operation. Gone are the days when miles of fruit orchards dominated the landscape, yet LJB Farms is still thriving.

Locals and visitors stop by for juicy Italian and beefsteak tomatoes, fresh off the vines. Colorful peppers, squash, cherries, grapes, and berries dot the aisles. And a vintage-inspired gift shop in the barn includes locally-produced honey, colorful aprons, and plenty of Gilroy garlic. Open from April through Christmas Eve, this farmstand is truly a local treasure.

MARKET 25 Shop fresh and shop local at this market stand located just a mile out of town on Highway 25, featuring fresh fruits, vegetables, dried fruits, nuts, and packaged products.

LJB Farms 585 Fitzgerald Avenue San Martin, CA 408.842.9755 ljbfarms.com

Market 25 1030 State Route 25 Gilroy, CA 408.847.9413 market25produce.com


CASA de FRUTA

This family-owned business began as a roadside cherry stand and has blossomed into one of California’s leading tourist attractions.

Partner Gene Zanger grew up doing everything at Casa de Fruta from laying bricks to busing tables at the restaurant, and he says many of his fondest family memories were created there. Thanks to a fabulous location and the Zanger family’s stewardship, Casa de Fruta now attracts a stunning 2 million-plus visitors each year.

“What you see here now is a 50-year evolution,” says Zanger. Evolution—and plenty of expansion. Nestled in the 80-acre resort are myriad attractions, including a train ride with a nostalgic “choo-choo” whistle, a deli, a 24-hour restaurant, an expansive playground, an RV park, motel, 16,000 square feet of retail space, and a wine tasting room.

Annual events add to the draw, such as the Northern California Renaissance Faire, a stay-over New Year’s Eve party, Reunion Dance, and Pumpkin Junction.

“It’s a landmark for people traveling in the area,” says Zanger, who gets thousands of visitors every year who remember stopping there as children. “It’s just magic.”

Casa de Fruta 10021 Pacheco Pass Highway Hollister, CA 408.842.9316 casadefruta.com


TAKE A STROLL BACK IN TIMENew Historic Paseo brings Gilroy’s past to life

Today Gilroy is celebrated as the Garlic Capital of the World, but did you know that back in the 1850s, the town was known as the Hay and Grain Capital? And then, in the 1920s, it was considered the

Prune Capital?

The times have certainly changed over the years, and today visitors can take a short walk through Gilroy’s fascinating history. The Gilroy Historic Paseo is a pathway that conveniently connects the shops and restaurants on Monterey Street with adjacent free parking lots. As you stroll through the paseo, take a moment to look at the historic murals and learn more about the city’s storied past.

Each panel covers a segment of Gilroy’s history, from the Early Settlers and the roots of Agriculture through The Cowboy Era and the growth of Commerce and Hospitality. You also can learn all about Garlic and the diverse group of people who have come together to become “The Community with a Spice for Life”!

The Gilroy Historic Paseo is located on Monterey Street between Fifth and Sixth Streets in downtown Gilroy.


HIT THE ROAD!Gilroy makes a great “home base” to explore other Northern California attractions

You just can’t beat California for sunshine, natural beauty, and exciting attractions. But staying in the most popular tourist areas

means dealing with crowds, traffic—and high prices. To enjoy all the best that California has to offer without busting your budget, just book a hotel room in Gilroy—and then follow your taste for adventure as you explore the San Francisco Bay Area and Central Coast!

Gilroy’s central location at the crossroads of Northern California means you can settle down here for a few days and then take mini-road trips to popular nearby attractions.

Within a one-hour drive from Gilroy, you can:

• Leave Your Heart in San Francisco Union Square – Ghirardelli Square – Golden Gate Bridge – Pier 39 – Alcatraz

• Hit the Beach! Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk – Monterey Bay Aquarium – Cannery Row – Carmel-by-the-Sea

• Geek Out in Silicon Valley Children’s Discovery Museum – Tech Museum of Innovation – Winchester Mystery House – Great America Theme Park – Levi’s Stadium

Get your California sunshine with a little extra spice! Plan your Gilroy getaway today at VisitGilroy.com.


CAFÉ 152 BURGER CO.8401 Church St • Gilroycafe152burgerco.com

CAFÉ THYME433 First St • Gilroycafe-thyme.com

CASA de FRUTA RESTAURANT10021 Pacheco Pass Hwy • Hollistercasadefruta.com

CHILI’S 850 Renz Ln • Gilroychilis.com

THE CLADDAGH IRISH RESTAURANT & PUB 1300 First St • Gilroythecladdagh.net

DANY’S RESTAURANT 7210 Camino Arroyo, Ste 100 • Gilroy

DINING DIRECTORY FAMILY/CASUAL

APPLEBEE’S 8200 Arroyo Cir • Gilroyapplebees.com

BARBEQUE 1528295 Monterey St • Gilroy bbq152.com

BLACK BEAR DINER 395 Leavesley Rd • Gilroy blackbeardiner.com

BUFFALO WILD WINGS 6805 Camino Arroyo • Gilroybuffalowildwings.com

CAFÉ 152 BREAD CO.60 Fourth St, Ste 4 • Gilroycafe152breadco.com

DIRECTORY

OLD CITY HALL RESTAURANT7400 Monterey St • Gilroy oldcityhall.biz

THE CLADDAGH IRISH RESTAURANT & PUB 1300 First St • Gilroythecladdagh.net


SANDY’S CAFE 6120 Monterey Hwy • Gilroy

SCOTTY’S FAMILY RESTAURANT—GILROY BOWL 7554 Monterey St • Gilroygilroybowl.com/restaurant.html

STUBBY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL 707 First St • Gilroy

SUPER BURGER 611 First St • Gilroy

SWEET SICILY1280-F First St • Gilroy

WINGSTOP 7171 Camino Arroyo • Gilroywingstop.com

THE MILIAS RESTAURANT7397 Monterey St • Gilroythemiliasrestaurant.com

FAMOUS DAVE’S6925 Camino Arroyo • Gilroyfamousdaves.com

FIFTH STREET COFFEE ROASTING CO.7501 Monterey Rd • Gilroy

FIRST STREET COFFEE HOUSE1211 First St • Gilroyfirststreetcoffee.com

GARLIC CITY CAFÉ 7461 Monterey St • Gilroy

THE GILROY GRILL2695 Hecker Pass Hwy • Gilroy

THE HABIT BURGER 6955 Camino Arroyo • Gilroyhabitburger.com

THE LONGHOUSE8195 Monterey St • Gilroy

MAMA MIA’S1360 First St • Gilroymamamias.com

MIMI’S CAFÉ 6935 Camino Arroyo • Gilroymimiscafe.com

OD’S KITCHEN 28 Martin St • Gilroy

PANERA BREAD 6865 Camino Arroyo • Gilroypanerabread.com


FINE DINING OLD CITY HALL RESTAURANT7400 Monterey St • Gilroy oldcityhall.biz

THE MILIAS RESTAURANT 7397 Monterey St • Gilroythemiliasrestaurant.com

WESTSIDE GRILL 8080 Santa Teresa Blvd Ste 100 • Gilroythewestsidegrill.com

DINING DIRECTORY ASIAN

ASIAN BUFFET 6960 Chestnut St • Gilroy BAMBOO VILLAGE8045 Wren Ave • Gilroy

GREAT CHINA GARDEN7760 Monterey St • Gilroychinagardengilroy.com

GINGER CAFE8657 San Ysidro Ave • Gilroygingercafe.net

LING’S MONGOLIAN BBQ340 E. Tenth St • Gilroylingsmongolianbbq.com

MR. HONG’S1210 First St • Gilroy

NEW TUNG KEE NOODLE6905 Camino Arroyo • Gilroy

NINJA SUSHI715 First St • Gilroygilroyninjasushi.com

PANDA EXPRESS6975 Camino Arroyo • Gilroypandaexpress.com

PEARL SUSHI LOVER340 E. Tenth St • Gilroy

PHO THANH AN890 Renz Ln #108 • Gilroy

PINEAPPLE VILLAGE769 First St • Gilroypineapplevillage.com


ROYAL KING EGGROLL8610 San Ysidro Ave • Gilroy

SAIGON-2-SIAM BISTRO1280 First St • Gilroy

SUSHI OMAKASE6905 Camino Arroyo • Gilroysushiomakase.com

TEN JAPAN1340 First St • Gilroy

VIX SEAFOOD &SUSHI7588 Monterey St • Gilroy

MEXICAN

CARNITAS MICHOCAN7484 Monterey St • Gilroy

CHEVY’S8440 Murray Ave • Gilroychevys.com

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL 6955 Camino Arroyo #70chipotle.com

CIELITO LINDO7460 Monterey St • Gilroycielitolindomexicanrestaurant bar.weebly.com

DONA MARIA MEXICAN RESTAURANT 7210 Camino Arroyo • Gilroydona-maria-restaurant.com

EL MICHOACANO RESTAURANT6966 Chestnut St • Gilroy LA HACIENDA1160 First St • Gilroylahaciendagilroy.com

LOS PERICOS TAQUERIA20 Fifth St • Gilroy

PALETERIA TAQUERIA340 Tenth St • Gilroy

STATION 55 SEAFOOD MEXICAN COCINA55 Fifth St • Gilroy

SUPER TAQUERIA—2 Locations 401 E Tenth St • Gilroy and 6951 Monterey Rd

TACOS AMECA 7001 Monterey St • Gilroy

TAQUERIA CANCUN890 Renz Ln • Gilroy

VICTORIA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT757 First St • Gilroy

INDIAN

LITTLE INDIA1340 First St • Gilroy

WINE BAR

BELLA VIVA RISTORANTE 7423 Monterey St • Gilroybvristorante.com


THINGS TO DO DIRECTORY ATTRACTIONS

CASA de FRUTA 10021 Pacheco Pass Hwy • Hollistercasadefruta.com

GILROY GARDENS FAMILY THEME PARK3050 Hecker Pass Hwy • Gilroygilroygardens.org

GILROY GARLIC FESTIVALChristmas Hill Park • Gilroy(Last full weekend in July)gilroygarlicfestival.com

ROCKIN JUMP8787 San Ysidro Ave • Gilroy gilroy.rockinjump.com

ENTERTAINMENT

THE DISTRICT 7430 Monterey St • Gilroy thedistricttheater.com

GILROY BOWL7554 Monterey St • Gilroygilroybowl.com

LIMELIGHT ACTORS THEATER7341 Monterey St • Gilroylimelightactorstheater.com

PINTELLO COMEDY THEATER8191 Swanston Ln • Gilroypintellocomedy.com

PLATINUM THEATRES6851 Monterey Rd • Gilroyplatinumtheatres.com

GILROY GARLIC FESTIVALChristmas Hill Park • Gilroy gilroygarlicfestival.com

GILROY GARDENS FAMILY THEME PARK3050 Hecker Pass Hwy • Gilroy gilroygardens.org

CASA de FRUTA 10021 Pacheco Pass Hwy Hollistercasadefruta.com


SOUTH VALLEY SYMPHONYP.O. Box 1347 • Gilroysouthvalleysymphony.org

SOUTH VALLEY CIVIC THEATER17090 Monterey St • Morgan Hillsvct.org

MUSEUMS

GILROY CENTER FOR THE ARTS7341 Monterey St • Gilroygilroyartsalliance.com

GILROY HISTORICAL MUSEUM195 Fifth St • Gilroycityofgilroy.org

WINGS OF HISTORY AIR MUSEUM12777 Murphy Ave • San Martinwingsofhistory.org

GOLF COURSES

BOLADO PARK GOLF CLUB 7777 Airline Hwy • Tres Pinosboladogolf.com

CORDEVALLE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 1 Corde Valle Club Dr • San Martincordevallegolf.com

COYOTE CREEK GOLF CLUB 1 Coyote Creek Golf Dr • Morgan Hillcoyotecreekgolf.com

EAGLE RIDGE GOLF CLUB 2951 Club Dr • Gilroyeagleridgegc.com

GAVILAN COLLEGE GOLF COURSE 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd • Gilroymontereygolf.com/course-guide/gavilan-gc.htm

GILROY GOLF COURSE 2695 Hecker Pass Hwy • Gilroygilroygolfcourse.com

RIDGEMARK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 3800 Airline Hwy • Hollisterridgemark.com

SAN JUAN OAKS 3285 Union Rd • Hollistersanjuanoaks.com

OUTDOOR RECREATION

ANDERSON RESERVOIR19245 Malaguerra Ave • Morgan Hillsccgov.org

CHITACTAC-ADAMS HERITAGE COUNTY PARK10001 Watsonville Rd • Gilroysccgov.org

COYOTE LAKE/HARVEY BEAR RANCH10840 Coyote Lake Rd • Gilroysccgov.org

HENRY W. COE STATE PARK9100 E. Dunne Ave • Morgan Hill coepark.net

MOUNT MADONNA COUNTY PARK7850 Pole Line Rd • Watsonville sccgov.org


PINNACLES NATIONAL PARK5000 Hwy 146 • Paicinesnps.gov/pinn

SHOPPING

ASHFORD’S HEIRLOOMS 7547 Monterey St • Gilroyashfordsheirlooms.com

CASA de FRUTA 10021 Pacheco Pass Hwy • Hollistercasadefruta.com

COLLECTIVE PAST 7495 Monterey St • Gilroy

CLOCKS & COLLECTIBLES 7573 Monterey St • Gilroy

GARBO’S ANTIQUES 7565 Monterey St • Gilroy

GARLIC CITY MERCANTILE 7550 Monterey St • Gilroygarliccitymercantile.com

GILROY PREMIUM OUTLETS681 Leavesley Rd • Gilroy premiumoutlets.com/gilroy

CHRISTOPHER RANCH christopherranch.com

GARLIC SHOPPE4310 Monterey Hwy • Gilroy garlicdude.com GARLIC WORLD 4800 Monterey Hwy • Gilroygarlicworld.com

GILROY ANTIQUES 7445 Monterey St • Gilroy

GILROY GARLIC FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION 7473 Monterey St • Gilroygilroygarlicfestival.com

GILROY PREMIUM OUTLETS681 Leavesley Rd • Gilroypremiumoutlets.com/gilroy

GILROY SENIOR CENTER GIFT SHOP 7371 Hanna St • Gilroy LJB FARMS 585 Fitzgerald Ave • San Martinljbfarms.com


COOPER-GARROD ESTATE VINEYARDS 22645 Garrod Rd • Saratogacgv.com

CREEKVIEW VINEYARDS 12467 Creekview Ct • San Martincreekviewvineyards.com

FERNWOOD CELLARS 7137 Redwood • Gilroy fernwoodcellars.com

FORTINO WINERY 4525 Hecker Pass Hwy • Gilroy fortinowinery.com

GUGLIELMO WINERY 1480 East Main Ave • Morgan Hillguglielmowinery.com

HECKER PASS WINERY 4605 Hecker Pass Hwy • Gilroyheckerpasswinery.com

JASON-STEPHENS WINERY 6500 Brem Ln • Gilroyjstephens.com

GARLIC CITY MERCANTILE 7550 Monterey St • Gilroygarliccitymercantile.com

MARKET 25 PRODUCE1030 State Route 25 • Gilroy market25produce.com

THE BARN AT HOEY RANCH 2480 Hecker Pass Hwy • Gilroythebarnathoeyranch.com WINERIES

AVER FAMILY VINEYARDS 2900 Soma Way • Gilroyaverfamilyvineyards.com

CASTILLO’S HILLSIDE SHIRE WINERY 2215 Liberata Dr • Morgan Hillcastilloshillsideshirewinery.com

CLOS LACHANCE WINERY 1 Hummingbird Ln • San Martinclos.com

CASA de WINE10021 Pacheco Pass Hwy • Hollistercasadefruta.com

FORTINO WINERY 4525 Hecker Pass Hwy San Martin fortinowinery.com


SOLIS WINERY 3920 Hecker Pass Hwy • Gilroy soliswinery.com

KIRIGIN CELLARS 11550 Watsonville RdGilroy kirigincellars.com

GUGLIELMO WINERY1480 East Main AveMorgan Hillguglielmowinery.com

KIRIGIN CELLARS11550 Watsonville Rd • Gilroykirigincellars.com

LA VIE DANSANTE WINES3200 Dryden Ave, Ste A • [email protected]

LION RANCH VINEYARDS 645 W San Martin Ave • San Martinlionranch.com

MARTIN RANCH WINERY 6675 Redwood Retreat Rd • Gilroymartinranchwinery.com

MEDEIROS FAMILY WINES3200 Dryden Ave • [email protected]

MIRAMAR VINEYARDS12255 New Ave • San Martin

MORGAN HILL CELLARS 1645 San Pedro Ave • Morgan Hillmorganhillcellars.com

RAPAZZINI WINERY 4350 Monterey Hwy • Gilroyrapazziniwinery.com

ROSS VINEYARDS & WINERY 17520 Oak Glen Ave • Morgan Hill

SARAH’S VINEYARD 4005 Hecker Pass Hwy • Gilroysarahsvineyard.com

SATORI CELLARS WINERY 2100 Buena Vista Ave • Gilroysatoricellars.com

SEEKER VINEYARDS11755 Turlock Ave • San Martinseekervineyard.com


HILTON GARDEN INN 6070 Monterey Rd • Gilroyhiltongardeninn3. hilton.com

BEST WESTERN PLUS FOREST PARK INN 375 Leavesley Rd • Gilroybestwesterngilroy.com

SOLIS WINERY 3920 Hecker Pass Hwy • Gilroysoliswinery.com

STEFANIA WINERY1800 Day Rd • Gilroystefaniawine.com

SUNLIT OAKS WINERY7602 Sunlit Oaks Ct • Gilroysunlitoaks.com

SYCAMORE CREEK VINEYARDS12775 Uvas Rd • Morgan Hillsycamorecreekvineyards.com

TASS VINEYARDS & WINERY 3200 Dryden Ave, Ste A • Gilroy

LODGING DIRECTORY HOTELS

BEST WESTERN PLUS FOREST PARK INN375 Leavesley Rdbestwesterngilroy.com

BUDGET MOTEL 8897 Monterey Rd

CASA de FRUTA INN10021 Pacheco Pass Hwy • Hollistercasadefruta.com

CORDEVALLE, A ROSEWOOD RESORT 1 Cordevalle Club Dr • San Martinrosewoodhotels.com

DAYS INN GILROY 8292 Murray Avey • Gilroy daysinn.com

GARLIC FARM INN 5920 Travel Park Cir • Gilroythegarlicfarm.com/lodging.html

HILTON GARDEN INN 6070 Monterey Rd • Gilroyhiltongardeninn3.hilton.com

KING’S REST MOTEL8175 Monterey Rd • Gilroy

MOTEL 6611 Leavesley Rd • Gilroymotel6.com


GILROY GARLIC USA RV PARK650 Holloway Rd • Gilroygilroygarlicusarvpark.com

MOTEL 6 6110 Monterey St • Gilroymotel6.com

THE OAKS MOTEL 8065 Monterey St • Gilroy

PACHECO PASS MOTEL 570 Old Gilroy St • Gilroy

QUALITY INN & SUITES 8430 Murray Ave • Gilroygilroyqualityinn.com

ECONOLODGE 360 Leavesley Rd • Gilroy

SUPER 8 MOTEL 8435 San Ysidro • Gilroysuper8gilroy.com

TRAVEL INN 5530 Monterey Rd • Gilroy RV PARKS &

CAMPGROUNDS

BETABEL RV PARK9664 Betabel Rd San Juan Bautistabetabel.com

CASA de FRUTA RV RESORT10021 Pacheco Pass Hwy • Hollister casadefruta.com

COYOTE LAKE/HARVEY BEAR RANCH10840 Coyote Lake Rd • Gilroy sccgov.org/sites/parks

COYOTE VALLEY RV PARK9750 Monterey Rd • Morgan Hillcoyotevalleyresort.com

GARLIC FARM RV PARK5878 Garlic Farm Way • Gilroythegarlicfarmrvpark.com

GILROY GARLIC USA RV PARK650 Holloway Rd • Gilroygilroygarlicusarvpark.com

HENRY W. COE STATE PARK900 East Dunne Ave • Morgan Hillcoepark.net/pineridgeassociation

MAPLE LEAF RV PARK15200 Monterey Hwy • Morgan Hillrvparkmorganhill.com

MONTEREY VACATION RV PARK1400 Hwy. 101 • San Juan Bautistagoodsamcamping.com/plan

MT. MADONNA COUNTY PARK7850 Pole Line Rd • Watsonvillesccgov.org/sites/parks

UVAS PINES RV PARK13210 Uvas Rd • Morgan Hilluvaspines.com


VISITOR ESSENTIALS

San Martin Airport (5 miles from Gilroy)

Monterey Regional Airport (40 miles from Gilroy)

PUBLIC TRANSIT The Gilroy Transit Center is located in downtown Gilroy (7150 Monterey St.) and is the central station for CalTrain service to San Francisco (Monday through Friday) and VTA bus routes throughout South County and Silicon Valley.

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS Gilroy Premium Outlets 618 Leavesley Rd. (Includes Tesla supercharger stations)

Hecker Pass Plaza 1300 S. First St.

Gilroy Nissan-Hyundai 400 Stutz Wy.

GETTING HERE

Gilroy is centrally located about 30 miles south of San Jose, with easy freeway

access to the San Francisco Bay Area, Central Coast, and Central Valley.

From San Jose or San Francisco Take Highway 101 South to Gilroy.

From Monterey Bay/Central Coast Take Highway 1 North to 156 East to 101 North to Gilroy.

From the Central Valley Take Highway 152 (Pacheco Pass) West to Gilroy.

From Southern California Take Highway 101 North to Gilroy.

DRIVING DISTANCES • San Jose: 30 mi.

• Santa Clara: 40 mi.

• Monterey/Carmel: 40 mi.

• Santa Cruz: 40 mi.

• Pinnacles National Park: 45 mi.

• San Francisco: 60 mi.

• Napa Valley: 110 mi.

• Yosemite National Park: 150 mi.

• Los Angeles: 300 mi.

AIRPORTS Mineta San José International Airport – SJC (30 miles from Gilroy)

San Francisco International Airport – SFO (60 miles from Gilroy)

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THE GILROY WELCOME CENTERWhether you’re just visiting Gilroy for the day or plan to stay awhile, make the Gilroy Welcome Center your first stop in town. Our staff can provide helpful maps and guides to help you make the most of your time in Gilroy. It’s also a great place to shop for unique Gilroy souvenirs!

Gilroy Welcome Center 8155-6 Arroyo Circle Located in Gilroy Premium Outlets Building A, close to Forever 21

408.842.6436 visitgilroy.com

#visitgilroy

TAXI / LIMOUSINE SERVICES 24-7 Taxi Cab Company 408.848.6666 • gilroytaxi.com

Golden Taxi Cab & Agency 408.842.7770 • goldentaxicab.com

Garlic City Limousine 408.842.5466 • garliccitylimo.com

California Passport Tours 408.659.0050 • california-passport.com

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4 SANTA CLARA VALLEY WINE TRAIL MAP

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1. Aver Family Vineyards2. Casa de Fruta Winery3. Clos LaChance Winery4. Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards5. Creekview Vineyards6. Fernwood Cellars7. Fortino Winery8. Guglielmo Winery9. Hecker Pass Winery10. Jason-Stephens Winery

Follow the Wine Trail signs throughout southern Santa Clara Valley and discover award-winning wines, friendly vintners, and gorgeous scenery at 26 different wineries, many of which have been owned by local families for generations.

11. Kirigin Cellars12. La Vie Dansante Wines13. Lion Ranch Vineyards & Winery14. Martin Ranch Winery15. Medeiros Family Wines16. Miramar Vineyards17. Morgan Hill Cellars18. Ross Vineyards & Winery19. Sarah’s Vineyard20. Satori Cellars21. Seeker Vineyards22. Solis Winery23. Stefania Winery24. Sunlit Oaks Winery25. Sycamore Creek Vineyards26. Tass Vineyards & Winery


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