Discover things to do in Gilroy, CA, including wineries, breweries, outlet shopping, Gilroy Gardens, and easy Northern California road trips.

Things to Do in Gilroy, CA | Wine, Food, Family Fun & Road Trips

Gilroy is known for its garlic crop and the Gilroy Garlic Festival, and is nicknamed the "Garlic Capital of the World". It is also known for boutique wine production, as part of the Santa Clara Valley AVA, mostly consisting of family vineyards around the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains to the west.

Discover Gilroy—wine tasting, garlic flavors, historic downtown, parks, and easy access to Bay Area road trips.

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Complete your visit with a trip to one of the local wineries where Northern California beauty combines with delicious winemaking. With so many things to do in Gilroy and the close proximity to major Silicon Valley businesses, your visit will be nothing short of exceptional.

Almost halfway between San Jose and Monterey, Gilroy can make a less-expensive central home base for travelers who need to go up to Silicon Valley and also want to explore the Pacific Ocean or visit Pinnacles National Park.