Gilroy Travel Guide

 Ewingjr98 Says:  Beverages and More is the name of one of California's best stores selling beer, wine, and hard liquor along with all the associated snacks such as chips, sodas, and fine cheeses. The store is dominated by wines from all over the world, and the hard liquor section takes up... 

 Ewingjr98 Says:  While there were some 400 acres of garlic in Santa Clara County in the 1990s, today the garlic industry has shrunk to three growers who farm just 87 acres according to the San Jose Mercury News. Cheaper labor and fewer restriction in China has caused about 75 percent of the... 

 Ewingjr98 Says:  Begun 1797, the Mission at San Juan Bautista was the 15th of the 21 Spanish missions in California. The current church building was built from 1803 to 1812, and today it hosts a small museum, gift shop, and an active church. You will also find a neat little garden with an... 

 Ewingjr98 Says:  Each year at the end of July, the central California farming town of Gilroy attracts people from across the country for its annual Garlic Festival. From its visionary start in 1979 to today the festival has grown from an impressive 15,000 attendees to around 130,000 in this... 

 photochaser Says:  Fun and Friendly place. Atmosphere was one of a large family get together. We felt at home and that made the experience much more memorable.HAPPY HOUR 3-6 MON-FRI ½ OFF APPETIZERS$1 OFF DRAFTS/BOTTLES$3 OFF PITCHERS Pasta Pomodora 10.25Angel Hair Pasta, Tomato, Basil &... 

 Ewingjr98 Says:  While you will find food booths throughout the Garlic Festival, the center of the action, and easily the busiest spot is called Gourmet Alley--home of the official festival food. Here you will find everything from garlic bread to garlic sausage, garlic chicken stir fry,... 

 photochaser Says:  Come hungry to this place or be prepared to take home leftovers! OMG were we surprised at the size of their portions, but not by their prices. Wonderful food with a great big smile. We just loved this place. Wish we would have had more time to sample more of their menu.OUR... 

 machomikemd Says:  Cole Haan is my all time favorite shoe brand that even in my college days, I would buy them even though they would cost an arm and a leg then (no factory outlets store then hehehe unlike now) and before, their waterproof soles were made by vibram but now they have a... 

 machomikemd Says:  We have to thank Tommy Hilfiger for making his brand an icon for style (although he doesn't own the company anymore) and this clothing brand is easily among the most popular of In the United States and also gaining ground around the world. His style is very trendy and casual... 

 machomikemd Says:  Easily one of my favorite Clothing Brands since I like their striking colors and cool Marine Designs on their T-Shirts, Board Shorts, Windbreaker and more. They are even cheaper than my other favorite brands like Tommy Hilfiger, Lacoste, Burberry, Ralph Lauren and Van... 

 machomikemd Says:  Gilroy Premium outlets is the Largest Factory outlet stores around the bay area, the other outlets are in Petaluma north of the Golden Gate Bridge at 55 stores and at Vacaville along Interstate 80 east with 80 stores and Gilroy, which is 1 hour drive away via US 101 South... 

 jumpingwithnorman Says:  If you love great bargains, then Outlet Shopping is for you. They have a lot of name brand shops: Gap, Levis, Calvin Klein, Ann Taylor, The Children's Place, Guess, Maidenform, Levis, Fossil, Pac Sun, Gymboree, Wilson's Leather, Quiksilver/Roxy, Sanrio (Hello Kitty), Oneida,... 

 anna123 Says:  In Gilroy, there's a little-known mini-golf park called Hecker Pass. We played a round of mini-golf there and it was fun and somewhat competitive! hehehe. Next year, a theme park called Bonfante Gardens will open to the public.Map of Gilroy taken from www.gilroyvisitor.org 

 anna123 Says:  go shopping at the outlets! There are 145 stores in the Prime Outlets shopping centre, which is spread among 5 buildings. My best bargains: $30 jeans from Ralph Lauren and $30 shoes from Nine West.