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Visit Gilroy Plan a Gilroy getaway! Start at the California Welcome Center Gilroy and spice up your next adventure Madonna, Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch, and Henry W.

Garlic put Gilroy, California on the map, and you'll find plenty of places to enjoy the town's signature spice along with other fun adventures in the "Garlic Capital of the World." Some of Gilroy's most popular attractions include:

•Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, an enchanting wonderland for families with young children that features fun rides, majestic gardens, and over 10,000 trees, including the whimsical world-famous "Circus Trees"

•Garlic shops, restaurants and other experiences along the Road to Garlic

•Authentic and affordable Mexican food on the Gilroy Taco Trail

•Over 30 wineries and tasting rooms offering award-winning wines and scenic vineyard views on the Santa Clara Valley W**e Trail

•Miles of hiking and biking trails at popular parks like Mt. Coe

•Championship caliber as well as beginner-friendly golf courses

•Everyday savings of 25-65% off top brand names at Gilroy Premium Outlets, one of Northern California's largest outlet malls

•A charming historic downtown with an eclectic mix of restaurants, coffee shops, antique stores, boutiques, art galleries and more

Gilroy is centrally located about 30 miles south of San Jose, within easy driving distance of San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Santa Cruz, Monterey, and Carmel. To plan your great Gilroy getaway, go to VisitGilroy.com.

Think Gilroy Gardens is just for the kids? Think again. 😉Whether you’re planning a date, a day out with friends or just ...
10/16/2026

Think Gilroy Gardens is just for the kids? Think again. 😉

Whether you’re planning a date, a day out with friends or just looking for a different way to spend the weekend, add Gilroy Gardens to your list.

Who would you bring for an adults’ day at Gilroy Gardens? Tag them below. 👇

Everyone knows Gilroy for garlic. Turn the corner and you'll find something just as good. 👀The Gilroy Taco Trail winds t...
10/14/2026

Everyone knows Gilroy for garlic. Turn the corner and you'll find something just as good. 👀

The Gilroy Taco Trail winds through 25+ taquerias and family-owned Mexican restaurants serving up soulful food that’s authentic, affordable, and honestly one of our best-kept secrets. Arteaga's, Gaeta’s Taqueria, Tacos Ameca, Carnitas Michoacan, El Charrito Market Gilroy... take your pick, you really can't go wrong.

Do you want to explore Gilroy’s Taco Trail? Find the full map at https://visitgilroy.com/food-drink/taco-trail/.

Stay in Gilroy, book a hotel room and taste your way through the Taco Trail. 🌮

10/11/2026

Pumpkin season in Gilroy is here! 🎃

Visit LJB Pumpkin Patch for a day of fall fun with family and friends! Pick out the perfect pumpkin, explore the corn maze, and snap some festive photos along the way.

And when the weekend rolls around, you can enjoy delicious bites from local vendors while taking in the fall season.

📅 Now–Oct. 31, 2026
🕘 Open daily, 9 AM–6 PM
📍 LJB Farms | Just north of Gilroy

Come join us this month and make a weekend of it! Stay in Gilroy, book a hotel room and enjoy all the fall festivities the season has to offer.

10/09/2026

A celebration of culture, family and tradition is coming to Downtown Gilroy. 🧡

The 4th Annual La Ofrenda Festival returns October 24, 2026, bringing the community together for an afternoon of arts, culture and wellness.

🎶 Live music
🌼 La Gran Ofrenda
🤼 Lucha Libre
🎨 Arts, Culture, & Wellness Mercado
🩷 Camino de Ofrendas

📍 Downtown Gilroy
📅 October 24, 2026 | 1-7 PM
🎟️ Free admission for all ages

Planning to attend? Book your hotel room and come experience the traditions that make this community so special!

Costumes, craft b**r, and plenty of downtown excitement. Sounds like a pretty perfect Saturday in Gilroy, if you ask us....
10/06/2026

Costumes, craft b**r, and plenty of downtown excitement. Sounds like a pretty perfect Saturday in Gilroy, if you ask us. 🍻🎃

The Annual Downtown Gilroy B**r Crawl is back Oct. 17, 2026, from 12-5 PM, centered in Historic Downtown Gilroy. Grab your ticket, grab your costume, and spend your Saturday exploring local food vendors, taprooms, and microbreweries.

Planning to enjoy a few drinks? Book a hotel room in Gilroy and use a rideshare to get around, so you can enjoy the event without worrying about driving.

Get your tickets at https://visitgilroy.com/downtown-gilroy-b**r-crawl/. 👻

Presented by the Gilroy Downtown Business Association.

**rCrawl

10/05/2026

Gilroy Gardens does it again with The Great Big BOO! 🎃

Get ready for a night of Halloween fun with live music, trick-or-treating stations, a BOO Alley Light Tunnel and character encounters throughout the park. This runs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Nov. 1, with plenty of spooky entertainment and family-friendly activities to enjoy!

Make a weekend of it in Gilroy! Book your hotel room and turn your Great Big BOO! visit into a fall getaway.

One important note: Gilroy Gardens will be closed Oct. 10, 2026 for a private event, so plan your visit around that date.

See you at The Great Big BOO! 👻

Come hungry, leave very happy. 🥢 Pineapple Village is a Gilroy go-to for Asian fusion favorites, with a menu made for or...
09/29/2026

Come hungry, leave very happy. 🥢 Pineapple Village is a Gilroy go-to for Asian fusion favorites, with a menu made for ordering a little bit of everything. Think flavorful noodles, fried rice, curries, seafood and plenty of vegetarian options to keep the whole table happy. Our advice? Bring friends. Sharing means you get to try more. 😉

Learn more: https://bit.ly/45N6v0r

Spooky season officially kicks off at Gilroy Gardens on Sept. 25, with the return of the annual Great Big BOO event! 🎃👻 ...
09/24/2026

Spooky season officially kicks off at Gilroy Gardens on Sept. 25, with the return of the annual Great Big BOO event! 🎃👻 Come in costume for trick-or-treating along the BOO Trail, sing and dance along with the BOO Crew, wander through the glowing BOO Alley Light Tunnel, and dig into frightfully fun seasonal treats. This is a fun, silly, and not-too-spooky celebration that's perfect for families with young kids, and it takes place every weekend through October. Grab your little ghosts and goblins and get ready to do the BOO!

Learn more: https://bit.ly/46jluzk

📸 Gilroy Gardens

09/21/2026

Consider this your official reminder to come hungry! 🫔 The 11th annual Tamal Festival & Car Show takes over downtown Gilroy on Sept. 26 with savory and sweet tamales, cool cars, live music and plenty of reasons to make a day of it. Grab your crew, bring your appetite and we’ll see you downtown!

📅 Sept. 26, 2026
📍 Downtown Gilroy

Learn more: https://bit.ly/41PiXuS

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8155 Arroyo Cir
Gilroy, CA
95020

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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(408) 842-6436

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