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Things to see in Gilroy (United States): 34 places and when to go
Gilroy is a town in United States, and this site lists 34 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (22), Nature (4), History (4). The best known are Gilroy Gardens, Lions Peak and El Toro. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 37.0396, -121.6205
- Places
- 34 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (22) · Nature (4) · History (4) · With kids (2) · Mountains (2) · Wildlife (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 93 km as the crow flies
What to see in Gilroy
The places in and around Gilroy, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Gilroy GardensFamily amusement and nature park3.9 km
- Lions PeakMountain in California, United States of America2.2 km
- El ToroHill in the eastern foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, California10 km
- Mount Madonna County ParkCounty park in Santa Clara County, California, United States6.9 km
- Uvas Canyon County ParkCounty park in Santa Clara County, California, United States16 km
- Edgar Holloway HouseHistoric house in California, United States5.6 km
- Godfrey M. Bockius HouseHistoric house in California, United States18 km
- Malaguerra WineryWinery in Morgan Hill, California, USA15 km
- Miller Red BarnHistoric wooden hay barn constructed in 1891, in Gilroy, California, USA5.4 km
- Villa Mira MonteHistoric house in Morgan Hill, California, USA11 km
- Wings of History MuseumMuseum4.7 km
- Aver Family VineyardsWinery3.1 km
- Church Creek CellarsWinery5.3 km
- CordeValle WineryWinery4.2 km
- Corralitos Brewing CoBrewery18 km
- Dorcich Family VineyardsWinery3.4 km
- EmmaLily VineyardsWinery10 km
- Fortino WineryWinery4.0 km
- Gallucci VineyardsWinery9.0 km
- Guglielmo WineryWinery12 km
- Kirgan CellarsWinery3.6 km
- Lightpost WineryWinery13 km
- Lion Ranch Vineyards & WineryWinery4.6 km
- Martin Ranch WineryWinery8.1 km
And the other 10, by what you come to do:
- With kids: Morgan Hill Aquatics Center
- Food and drink: MYKA Cellars, P & V Winery, Rapazzini Winery, Sarah's Vineyard, Satori Cellars, Solis Winery, Stefania Wine, Sycamore Creek Vineyard, Wargin Wines
When to go to Gilroy
The best time to visit Gilroy is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:43
- FebPossible10:38
- MarBest time11:43
- AprBest time12:57
- MayBest time13:59
- JunBest time14:32
- JulBest time14:18
- AugBest time13:25
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:01
- NovPossible9:59
- DecPossible9:28
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28. In April, 34 of the 34 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Gilroy
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 93 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Mountain View25 places57 km
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And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Gilroy?
The best known: Gilroy Gardens, Lions Peak, El Toro, Mount Madonna County Park, Uvas Canyon County Park. In all, 34 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Gilroy?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28.
How do you get to Gilroy?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 93 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Gilroy as the destination and these 34 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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