- TripBuzz found 125 things to do with kids in or near Gilroy, California, including 110 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Morgan Hill, Salinas, Hollister and Aptos.
- From Predator's Archery to Maggi Stables, the Gilroy area offers 93 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Amusement Parks (All Ages), Horseback Riding and Playgrounds.
- Known for its abundant garlic crop, the city of Gilroy, California hosts its annual Gilroy Garlic Festival, attracting tourists from all over to sample their unique garlic ice cream and other interesting items. The city is also a large boutique wine producer and is home to estate wineries throughout the area. The cities natural landscape is breathtaking, with rolling green hills and stately trees.
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Located inside the UCSC campus, the Arboretum is a great place to explore a variety of plants and trees of many different countries. Bird watching is a popular activity here with a good population of hummingbirds and other resident and visiting species.
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1156 High St., Santa Cruz, CA 95064
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The University of California at Santa Cruz is a major research institution with ten component colleges. It is most respected for its programs in medicine, biology, biological engineering and chemistry.
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History Museum of San Jose is located on Senter Road in San Jose, California. The entrance to the museum is free and it allows you to see different history exponents from Native American agricultural tools to modern history.
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Portola Dr & Reservation Road, Salinas, CA 93908
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Once a military installation, Ford Ord is now a national monument surrounded by the Fort Ord Public Lands. The Public Lands are thousands of acres of protected, undeveloped land, home to many rare plant and animal species.
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2531 West Cliff Drive near Swanton Blvd., Santa Cruz, CA
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True to its name, Natural Bridges State Park contains natural rock bridges created by eons of water and wind erosion. The modern park is managed by the state and is a wonderful destination for adults and families.
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Open since 1971, Toro County Park has remained a haven for locals and tourists. The park is a prime location for spotting local wildlife such as birds, coyotes, mountain lion and deer, and features a horseshoe pit, volleyball, softball and over 20 miles of hiking trail.
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Situated on 4,756 acres, Toro Park features over 20 miles of trails suitable for hiking, biking and horseback riding. The park offers sports facilities, picnic areas, a children's playground, access to wildlife and views of Monterey Bay.
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Hosting several hockey leagues, Water City Roller Hockey is a tiled floor ice rink for amateur and professional skaters. Visitors can rent or buy skates and other accessories from the pro shop.
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Plaza de Cesar Chavez commemorates this leader with a fountain and park. The Christmas show there is spectacular.
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Vasona Lake County Park contains a 45 acre lawn that is suitable for Frisbee, softball, and soccer activities. Visitors can also take paddle and row boats onto the water and go fishing for black bass and catfish.