- Our list of the best things to do in Gilroy, California, features the top 185 nearby activities — including 80 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Gilroy, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 30 things to do within the city of Gilroy, CA , followed by 155 popular activities in nearby cities, including Morgan Hill, Hollister, Watsonville, Capitola, Aptos, Salinas, Santa Cruz, Los Gatos, San Jose, Marina, Big Sur and Marina del Rey
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Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot Road off Branciforte Dr., Santa Cruz, CA 95065
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The Santa Cruz Mystery Spot is a unique attraction that seems to defy the laws of physics, including gravity and liquid motion. The Mystery Spot is open throughout the year and is a wonderful destination for all ages.
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Santa Cruz Harbor Beach is situated adjacent to the harbor operations and provides an ideal setting for visitors to spread out a towel, and enjoy the fresh ocean breezes. The beach is conveniently located near many shops and eateries.
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The Morgan Winery is a winery that produces 20 different varietals of wines that use grapes from the Double L Vineyard. The winery creates the wines using minimalist winemaking techniques.
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790 Mariner Park Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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Climb aboard Chardonnay II Sailing Charters and explore the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary in style. Guests enjoy sailing past the glorious coastline, seeing the protected wildlife and relaxing on any of the variety of cruises offered.
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500 7th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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Family owned and operated, Stagnaro Sport Fishing Charters & Whale Watching Cruises have been serving the area of Santa Cruz for over a century. Scenic bay cruises, fishing trips, whale watching, and private parties are available within the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
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3630 Hillcap Avenue, San Jose, CA 95136
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A retro styled drive-in movie venue, the West Wind Capitol 6 Drive-In shows Hollywood new releases with all digital projection. The theater hosts promotions like family fun nights, and features a snack bar.
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A 30-lane bowling center, Valley Center Bowl offers open and league bowling with overhead monitors featuring 3D graphics. The center provides a grill with food and drinks, television screens, party hosting and a bar with adult beverages.
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Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
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1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History claims its origins began as far back as the late 1800's with a collection of fossils and Indian artifacts. Today, the museum highlights the wildlife, native peoples, geology, and marine life of the Monterey Bay region.
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Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz is a sandy beach that permits dogs as long as they are kept on leashes. The beach is patrolled by life guards, and features fire rings and rest rooms.
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Located in Marina, CA, Figge Cellars is an attraction for wine connoisseurs and enthusiasts. Deals include $10 for 5 drinks per person and customers say that the samples are generous.