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Gilroy

8155-6 Arroyo Circle, Gilroy, CA 95020 · Gilroy, CA

Why you should go…

Visit Gilroy is the nonprofit destination marketing organization for Gilroy, California, known for the annual Gilroy Garlic Festival and outlet shopping. It operates the California Welcome Center at Gilroy Premium Outlets, offering visitor guides, maps and trip-planning help. The bureau also promotes local wineries, downtown shops and outdoor recreation in the South Santa Clara Valley.

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  • #shopping
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  • #festival
  • #family

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Gilroy, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    Local Gem

    Morgan Hill

    Free

    South Silicon Valley city known for wine tasting, farm-to-table dining, and Henry Coe State Park access.

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    San Juan Bautista

    Free

    Visitor information hub for the historic mission town of San Juan Bautista in San Benito County.

    12 mi awayMore like this

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Sea Goddess Whale Watching

    $50+

    Whale watching cruises departing Moss Landing into Monterey Bay's nutrient-rich submarine canyon.

    20 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Sanctuary Cruises

    $50+

    Whale-watching boat tours departing Moss Landing into Monterey Bay's deep-water canyon.

    20 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Eat & Drink
    Date Night

    Shadowbrook Restaurant

    $25–$50

    Romantic creekside fine-dining restaurant in Capitola serving seafood, prime rib and steak since 1947.

    22 mi awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Capitola

    Free

    A pastel-colored Santa Cruz County beach village built around a small wharf and Capitola Village's shops and restaurants.

    22 mi awayMore like this