California Welcome Center Gilroy
Whether you’re just visiting Gilroy for the day or plan to stay awhile, make the California Welcome Center Gilroy your first stop in town. Our staff can provide helpful maps and guides to help you make the most of your time in Gilroy!
We’re also a great place to shop for unique Gilroy gifts and souvenirs. Be sure to ask for a free “Gilroy Goodie Bag,” which includes fun mementos and coupon offerings from local wineries.
California Welcome Center Gilroy
8155-6 Arroyo Circle
Located in Gilroy Premium Outlets
Building A (close to Forever 21)
Gilroy, CA 95020
Open seven days a week at 9:30 am.
408.842.6436
Email: [email protected]
About Visit Gilroy
Visit Gilroy is a non-profit Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) dedicated to promoting Gilroy as a tourist destination. Visit Gilroy operates the California Welcome Center Gilroy, which provides a centralized source of local knowledge and information for visitors, residents, travel agents, and media. Conveniently located in Gilroy Premium Outlets, the Welcome Center is also a great place to find unique Gilroy gifts and souvenirs!
Our Staff
Jane Howard
Executive Director
Jane oversees all Visit Gilroy operations, communications, advertising, marketing, social media, and community partnerships. A resident of Gilroy for over 35 years, Jane is an active member of the local community and has served as executive director of the Gilroy Visitors’ Bureau (now operating as the California Welcome Center Gilroy) since 2005.
Pam Gimenez
Visitor Service Manager
Pam is a third-generation Gilroyan, and she loves to meet and greet visitors who come in to the California Welcome Center Gilroy. She previously worked for Michael Bonfante at corporate headquarters for Nob Hill Foods during the creation and development of what is now Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park.
Board of Directors
Barb Granter
Chair
Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park
Vic Vanni
Vice-Chair
Solis Winery
Eric Gebhardt
Secretary
Consultant
Mark Turner
Treasurer
President, Gilroy Chamber of Commerce
Don Delorenzo
Past Chair
Gilroy Golf Course
Brent Bonino
Board Member
LJB Farms
Brian Bowe
Board Member
Gilroy Garlic Festival Association
Maria DeLeon
Board Member
City of Gilroy
Sara Lira
Board Member
Gilroy Premium Outlets Representative
Kurt Michielssen
Board Member
Pinnacle Bank
Mike Patel
Board Member
Best Western Forest Park Inn
Dave Peoples
Board Member
Retired
Adam Sanchez
Board Member
The Milias Restaurant
Cat Tucker
Board Member
Gilroy City Council
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