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
Monday – Saturday: 10:00AM – 5:00PM
Sunday: 12PM – 5PM
408.842.6436
Email: Susan@visitgilroy.com
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
Frank Johnson
Executive Director
Frank oversees all Visit Gilroy operations, communications, advertising, marketing, social media, and community partnerships. Frank has traveled extensively and brings over 10 years of tourism experience to his role as leader of Gilroy’s destination marketing organization. He is passionate about all that Gilroy has to offer—from wonderful foods and wines to the city’s proximity to hiking, coastal destinations, and other attractions.
Susan Childers
Welcome Center Manager
Susan has lived in Gilroy for over 25 years and previously worked at American Express, Knotts Berry Farm, Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, and Gilroy Unified School District. She has had the “travel bug” since she was a child and has visited 33 states plus Canada, Australia, and Vietnam. She loves welcoming people from all over the world to Gilroy.
Board of Directors
Kurt Michielssen
Chair
Pinnacle Bank
Eric Gebhardt
Vice-Chair
Hampton Inn & Suites
Vic Vanni
Past Chair
Solis Winery
Brent Bonino
Board Member
LJB Farms
Don Delorenzo
Board Member
Gilroy Golf Course
Michael Fulcher
Board Member
Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park
Zach Hilton
Board Member
City of Gilroy
Sara Lira
Board Member
Gilroy Premium Outlets Representative
Chantelle Mace
Board Member
Calerrain Wine
Nancy Maciel
Board Member
Gilroy Downtown Business Association
Jeanine Olsen
Board Member
CMAP
Mary Pastorini
Board Member
Hilton Garden Inn
Mike Patel
Board Member
Best Western Forest Park Inn
Dave Peoples
Board Member
Retired
Luca Rutigliano
Board Member
Cordevalle
Adam Sanchez
Board Member
The Milias Restaurant
Trevor Van Laar
Board Member
Gilroy Garlic Festival
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