2026 Tamal Festival & Car Show

September 26, 2026 The Tamal Festival takes over downtown Gilroy!

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At the crossroads of the Bay Area, Central Coast, and Central Valley, Gilroy is an easy California getaway known for local vineyards, farm-fresh flavors, and family-friendly fun. Visitors can explore wine, beer and taco trails, shop the Gilroy Premium Outlets, and stroll a walkable downtown. With affordable lodging, welcoming charm, and convenient access to nearby destinations, Gilroy is a great home base for California road trips and weekend escapes.

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    Garlic

    Pop's Public House

    • 1300 First St

    Welcome to Pop’s Public House, a family owned restaurant. Pop’s was founded to create a delicious, fun and family-friendly Public House experience.

    Garlic City Cafe

    • 7461 Monterey Road

    Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. On the menu there are fresh salads, gourmet sandwiches and tasty cream of garlic soup. Garlic ice cream is also available! Open 7 days a week…

    Ginger Cafe

    • 8657 San Ysidro Avenue

    Ginger Cafe is a family-run restaurant specializing in fresh and seasonal cuisine. Rooted in the Chinese culinary tradition and inspired by food from Southeast Asian regions and…

    Jellyfish Seafood Bar

    • 773 1st St

    Jellyfish Seafood Bar specializes in variety of seafood dishes. They offer a full bar and service including craft cocktails and beer flights.

    OD's Kitchen

    • 28 Martin Street

    O.D.'s was founded by Don and Diana O'Donoghue using good, old family recipes. The restaurant is now maintained by their sons: Mike, Mark, and Bryan. Come on in and taste what all…

    Westside Grill

    • 8080 Santa Teresa Blvd Suite 100

    The Westside Grill is a family-owned, neighborhood restaurant with a menu of favorites, an ever-changing list of daily specials, a full bar and a friendly staff. It's just right…

    Sushi Omakase

    • 6905 Camino Arroyo Suite 50

    Sushi Omakase specializes in serving rare, high quality and traditional food prepared by experienced Japanese chefs in a lively environment or for catering and parties.

    Ninja Sushi

    • 715 First Street

    Great sushi and a great atmosphere. Come have a drink and enjoy sushi! Located in Gilroy, Ninja Sushi offers authentic Japanese cuisine in a truly unique setting with full cocktail…

    Eggs and Waffles

    • 741 1st St

    A cozy and inviting spot that serves up a hearty breakfast and lunch menu, featuring a variety of eggs, waffles, toasts, burgers, and more. It's a perfect place for a quick bite or…

    Wineries

    Calerrain Wines

    • 10220 Jean Ellen Court

    Calerrain Wines was inspired by our love of exploring California wine country. Our goal is simple: to explore California's Coastal vineyards and discover how the vast and varying…

    Cooper Garrod Estate Vineyards

    • 22645 Garrod Road

    Garrod Farms is a family-owned and operated estate winery and stables. We offer wine tasting, horseback riding, and horse boarding in the Saratoga foothills, just minutes from…

    L & M Vineyard

    • 7602 Sunlit Oaks Ct.

    L & M Vineyard is a small, family-owned winery in southeast Gilroy. We produce small lot wines from our estate vineyard as well as from other vineyards in Santa Clara Valley. Enjoy…

    Moose Mountain Vineyards

    • 3210 Paseo Vista Ave.

    Moose Mountain Vineyards sits at 1000 feet of elevation and is a complete estate winery, with all the grapes grown on the property. Vines are grown with organic farming practices…

    Satori Cellars Winery

    • 2100 Buena Vista Avenue

    Satori Cellars has an outdoor tasting cabana surrounded by 15 acres of happy, pampered Santa Clara Valley grapes. We feature award-winning, estate-grown reds: Merlot, Zinfandel…

    Taprooms and Breweries

    Barbeque 152

    • 8295 Monterey Road

    BBQ 152 offers real smoked BBQ that is cooked the Old Fashion way with plenty of Oakwood and time. BBQ 152 not only has amazing food but their beer menu is impressive as well. They…

    Bartenders Union

    • 7421 Monterey Road

    The best place for someone who wants to wet their whistle with a cold pint of craft beer, play a game of pool or watch a football game without a DJ blasting out the hits in the…

    Brew City Burgers

    • 1425 1st St, Suite 101

    Brew City Burgers is a new family owned restaurant serving burgers, fries, wings, shakes & craft beers.

    Covale Rooftop Beer and Wine Bar

    • 7534 Gourmet Alley

    Perched above downtown Gilroy, Covale Rooftop Beer and Wine Bar offers a relaxed yet refined setting for craft beverages, casual bites, and a roof top patio. Featuring a curated…

    High and Mighty Pizza Joint

    • 7661 Monterey Rd

    At High & Mighty, we believe every pizza should be an experience. That’s why our artisan pies are crafted with dough that’s been perfected through a careful fermentation process…

    Overflow Craft Eatery

    • 7529 Monterey Rd

    "Overflow Tap house & Grill is in the heart of down town Gilroy right across the street from the Gilroy bowling ally. We currently have over 70 amazing craft beer , cider & seltzers…

    Pop's Public House

    • 1300 First St

    Welcome to Pop’s Public House, a family owned restaurant. Pop’s was founded to create a delicious, fun and family-friendly Public House experience.

    Pour Me Taproom

    • 7499 Monterey Rd

    Voted Best Taproom In Gilroy 2023, 2024, and 2025! Gilroy's First Taproom & Bottle Shop Welcome to the award-winning Pour Me Taproom, where every pour is a masterpiece and every…

    Promised Land Brewing Company

    • 7419 Monterey Rd

    Discover the difference that fresh, local craft beer can make. Whether you're a seasoned craft beer enthusiast or new to the scene, we invite you to join us ...

    Settle Down Beer

    • 7515 Monterey St

    Located in the heart of historic Downtown Gilroy, the Settle Down Brewery & Taproom has a wide-variety of craft beers pouring from over a dozen taps.

    Vines & Pints

    • 7511 Monterey St

    Vines & Pints is a wine and beer restaurant dedicated to serving the local community with an array of carefully curated craft beers and wines. Their kitchen features specialty…

    Westside Grill

    • 8080 Santa Teresa Blvd Suite 100

    The Westside Grill is a family-owned, neighborhood restaurant with a menu of favorites, an ever-changing list of daily specials, a full bar and a friendly staff. It's just right…

    Family Fun

    Casa de Fruta

    • 10021 Pacheco Pass Highway

    Casa de Fruta started out as a roadside fruit stand and today has become a popular destination for travelers from around the world. Come to the “Casa” to pick up some…

    Chitactac-Adams Heritage County Park

    • 10001 Watsonville Road

    Welcome to Chitactac-Adams Heritage County Park. This beautiful and culturally significant 4.5-acre park site is just minutes from Gilroy and Morgan Hill. The park features the…

    Gilroy Bowl

    • 7554 Monterey Rd

    Gilroy Bowl has been a beloved landmark in Downtown Gilroy since 1959 and was completely renovated before its grand re-opening in 2024. The modernized facility now features nine…

    Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park

    • 3050 Hecker Pass Hwy

    There’s simply no place in the world quite like Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park. Bring the whole family out to explore our majestic gardens, unique rides, water attractions, and…

    LJB Farms

    • 585 Fitzgerald Avenue

    This popular roadside farm stand at the corner of Fitzgerald Ave. and Santa Teresa Blvd. has become the lifeblood for the Bonino family’s agricultural operation. Locals make regular…

    Old Mission San Juan Bautista

    • 406 2nd St

    One of California's best preserved and most visited missions. Mission San Juan Bautista is an active church so please show respect as you explore and honor this amazing mission…

    Savvy's Downtown Sweets

    • 7357 Monterey Rd

    Step into a little slice of sweet nostalgia at Savvy’s Downtown Sweets, a vintage-inspired candy shop, soda fountain and ice cream parlor in the heart of Downtown Gilroy. Browse a…

    Wings of History Museum

    • 12777 Murphy Avenue

    This unique museum is located right next to the San Martin Airport. Aviation buffs and children of all ages will enjoy getting up close to real airplanes, sailplanes, and…

    Shopping

    Ashford's Heirlooms

    • 7547 Monterey Street

    This well-curated store houses an eclectic collection of antiques, usable household goods, sewing, loads of vintage vinyl, and more. Fun fact: The Ashford family has operated a…

    Bike Center

    • 7441 Monterey Road

    Adult and children’s bicycles and the related accessories and replacement parts available. Other miscellaneous items such as skateboards, decals and edge wax are available as well.

    BuB's Comics & Cards

    • 7483 Monterey Rd

    Discover a vast selection of comics, sports cards, action figures, Funko Pops and more at Caldwell's Comics & Cards in downtown Gilroy.

    California Welcome Center, Gilroy

    • 8155-6 Arroyo Circle

    The California Welcome Center in Gilroy serves as a gateway for travelers exploring the Golden State. Located in Gilroy Premium Outlets, this visitor information hub provides free…

    Casa de Fruta Farm Stand

    • 10021 Pacheco Pass Highway

    Casa de Fruta started out as a roadside fruit stand and today has become a popular destination for travelers from around the world. Come to the “Casa” to pick up some…

    Celestial Trading

    • 85 5th St

    Discover the the transformative power of crystals at Celestial Trading. This shop is a carefully curated collection of high-quality crystals and metaphysical supplies sourced from…

    Garlic Shoppe

    • 4350 Monterey Highway 4350 Monterey Road

    Experience two great facets of Gilroy! Go Wine tasting at the Rapazzini Winery and shop at one of the top Garlic-themed shops in the area. Garlic gadgets, cookbooks, posters and…

    Saddles & Treasures

    • 7550 Monterey St

    Saddles & treasures is the place to buy and sell tack barn goods on consignment as well as art, jewelry, antiques, and collectibles!

    Outdoor Recreation

    Coyote Ridge & Mummy Mountain Trail

    • Coyote Lake - Harvey Bear Ranch County Park (Mendoza Ranch Parking Lot)

    Coyote Ridge and Mummy Mountain Trail at Coyote Lake - Harvey Bear Ranch County Park 3.9 miles, 564 elevation gain, estimated time to complete 1.5-2 hours Dogs allowed, no bikes or…

    East Entrance Station

    • Pinnacles East Entrance, 2400 Highway 146

    Pinnacles East Entrance Station The East Entrance–Pinnacles Visitor Center Open year-round 9:30 am to 5 pm. Located at the entrance to the campground, you can find a park…

    Martin Murphy Loop

    • Coyote Lake - Harvey Bear Ranch County Park (Harvey Bear Entrance)

    Martin Murphy Loop at Coyote Lake Harvey Bear Ranch 2.2 miles, 78 elevation gain, estimated time to complete .5-1 hours Dogs, Bikes and Horses Just getting started with hiking or…

    Uvas Canyon County Park

    • 8515 Croy Road

    Uvas Canyon County Park is a scenic outdoor destination near Morgan Hill offering waterfalls, forested trails, camping, and peaceful creekside scenery. Outdoor enthusiasts can…

    Uvas Canyon Waterfall Loop

    • Uvas Canyon County Park

    Uvas Canyon Waterfall Loop Upper, Basin, and Black Rock Falls 2.9 miles, 728 elevation gain, estimated time to complete 1.5 – 2 hours This is one of the only Santa Clara…

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