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: [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!
Visit Gilroy is currently hiring for an Executive Director. Click here for more details
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
Kurt Michielssen
Chair
Pinnacle Bank
Eric Gebhardt
Vice-Chair
Hampton Inn & Suites
Tom Cline
Secretary
Gilroy Garlic Festival
Karine Decker
Treasurer
City of Gilroy
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
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