Sheila’s guidebook Gilroy
Food scene
Heavy's Grill On the Green
2695 Hecker Pass RoadDelicious hamburgers and more. Rated with great service
Serving traditional Chinese cuisine plus happy-hour & lunch specials in a wallpapered dining room.
Ginger Cafe
8657 San Ysidro AveServing traditional Chinese cuisine plus happy-hour & lunch specials in a wallpapered dining room.
From the website: www.visitgilroy.com/discover-downtown/
Come explore Gilroy’s charming Historic Downtown District, which features an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, and other local businesses that artfully blend the old with the new.
At our charming antique stores and other specialty boutiques, you’ll find all kinds of jewelry, furniture, tools, toys, kitchenware, clothing and other unique treasures.
The Downtown area also has a number of wonderful dining options, from coffee and sandwiches to steaks, authentic Mexican food, Gilroy garlic favorites, and much more.
INSIDER’S TIP: O.D.’s Kitchen is a local favorite, especially for breakfast. If you’re feeling really hungry, order the Kitchen Sink!
Gilroy Downtown Business Association
7780 Monterey RdFrom the website: www.visitgilroy.com/discover-downtown/
Come explore Gilroy’s charming Historic Downtown District, which features an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, and other local businesses that artfully blend the old with the new.
At our charming antique stores and other specialty boutiques, you’ll find all kinds of jewelry, furniture, tools, toys, kitchenware, clothing and other unique treasures.
The Downtown area also has a number of wonderful dining options, from coffee and sandwiches to steaks, authentic Mexican food, Gilroy garlic favorites, and much more.
INSIDER’S TIP: O.D.’s Kitchen is a local favorite, especially for breakfast. If you’re feeling really hungry, order the Kitchen Sink!
Solis Winery
3920 Hecker Pass RdGreat wine, great time, great views!
https://www.soliswinery.com/
Known for great food, great wine, great music, meet lots of friends, very friendly owners.
www.averfamilyvineyards.com
Aver Family Vineyards
2900 Soma WayKnown for great food, great wine, great music, meet lots of friends, very friendly owners.
www.averfamilyvineyards.com
Sightseeing
Gilroy Premium Outlets is one of Northern California's largest outlet centers, where you'll find impressive savings at more than 145 factory outlet stores.
103 locals recommend
Gilroy Premium Outlets
681 Leavesley RdGilroy Premium Outlets is one of Northern California's largest outlet centers, where you'll find impressive savings at more than 145 factory outlet stores.
Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, often shortened to Gilroy Gardens, is a horticulture-themed amusement park located in Gilroy, California, United States. Designed and built by Michael Bonfante, the park originally opened as Bonfante Gardens in 2001
63 locals recommend
Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park
3050 Hecker Pass HwyGilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, often shortened to Gilroy Gardens, is a horticulture-themed amusement park located in Gilroy, California, United States. Designed and built by Michael Bonfante, the park originally opened as Bonfante Gardens in 2001
This 4,595-acre space includes a large lake with camping & boat launch facilities & miles of trails.
6 locals recommend
Coyote Lake Harvey Bear Ranch County Park
10840 Coyote Lake RdThis 4,595-acre space includes a large lake with camping & boat launch facilities & miles of trails.
Seacliff State Beach is a state beach park on Monterey Bay, in the town of Aptos, Santa Cruz County, California. It is located off Highway 1 on State Park Drive, about 5 miles south of Santa Cruz.
97 locals recommend
Seacliff State Beach
State Park DriveSeacliff State Beach is a state beach park on Monterey Bay, in the town of Aptos, Santa Cruz County, California. It is located off Highway 1 on State Park Drive, about 5 miles south of Santa Cruz.
Considered a Central Coast landmark, OstrichLand USA in "Buellton is a popular destination and a great first stop when you're headed to the quaint Danish themed town of Solvang, the Chumash Casino, or Santa Ynez Valley wineries. Our 100+ amazing ostriches and emus are adored by people of all ages."
Taken from: www.ostrichlandusa.com/
Gilroy Ostrich Farm
5560 Pacheco Pass HwyConsidered a Central Coast landmark, OstrichLand USA in "Buellton is a popular destination and a great first stop when you're headed to the quaint Danish themed town of Solvang, the Chumash Casino, or Santa Ynez Valley wineries. Our 100+ amazing ostriches and emus are adored by people of all ages."
Taken from: www.ostrichlandusa.com/