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Visitor Guide
SOUTH VALLEY | SAN BENITO | WEST VALLEY | WINE COUNTRY
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CONTENTS
FROM THE PUBLISHER
2015-2016
All The Information
You Need For A
Successful Visit
W
elcome to
Out & About
Magazine’s
second
annual Visitor Guide,
covering areas from
south Santa Clara County
to Monterey County,
northern San Benito
County and parts of
Santa Cruz County, with
an emphasis on the cities
of Morgan Hill, Gilroy,
Campbell and Los Gatos
and San Benito County.
Whether you’re in the area visiting family and friends,
enjoying our beautiful outdoor recreation areas, having
fun at local festivals or Gilroy Gardens, shopping at Gilroy
Premium Outlets or joining a wine or beer stroll, we have
the information you need to make your visit complete.
This agriculturally rich area produces so many foods
and products celebrated with annual festivals, such as the
Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras, the Gilroy Garlic
Festival, Taste of Morgan Hill, San Benito Olive Festival,
Boogie on the Avenue and Oktoberfest.
Our area is rich with excellent wineries offering awardwinning wines in their tasting rooms. All of our cities have
designated downtown areas with historical buildings, live
theaters, boutiques, bakeries, antique shops, and just about
everything you can imagine. Check out our event calendar at
the back of the Visitor Guide for details.
While you’re here, don’t forget to pick up the monthly
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safe, and that you’ll plan another trip back to our beautiful
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A NEW WINE DESTINATION
Wineries of Santa Clara and San Benito Counties
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A New Wine Destination
S
CHRISSY GOLDBERG
onoma and Napa: both
words are synonymous with
California wine country and
both Northern California
destinations draw millions of visitors
every year. But a new wine destination
has bloomed right here in the Santa
Clara Valley and Central Coast, where
wineries take advantage of a perfect
climate to produce award-winning
wines in beautiful vineyard settings.
Santa Clara Valley remains one of
California’s distinctive winegrowing
regions with a set of features ideal for
high quality wine. It is also home to
some of the oldest Zinfandel vineyards
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in the United States.
On the southern end of Out
& About country are the wineries
of San Benito County. With cooling
breezes and fog rolling in over the hills
from the Pacific Ocean, the climate
is perfect for growing certain wine
grapes.
With another year comes fresh
opportunities to join the harvest
celebrations at festivals, wine dinners,
concerts, winery tours, tastings and
other events. Many of the vineyards
offer other products, like olive oil
and dried fruits, and are the perfect
settings for picnics, weddings and
occasional musical concerts
At every vineyard you explore, no
matter what time of year, at least one
step in an annually recurring series of
events can be witnessed. The name for
this process of grape production—this
science of grapes—is “viticulture.”
American viticultural areas, or
AVAs, are grape-growing regions
recognized as distinctive and
historically significant. Santa Clara
Valley is its own AVA.
The Santa Clara Valley AVA
stretches from the foothills of the
Santa Cruz Mountains near Saratoga
through Gilroy and Morgan Hill
to the northern part of San Benito
County. Protected from the Pacific
Ocean by the Santa Cruz Mountains
on the west, it’s also separated from
the San Joaquin Valley by the Diablo
Mountain Range to the east.
Grapes here are nurtured by specific
amounts of frost, fog, rainfall, wind,
elevation and soil. Mediterraneanlike climates with cool sea breezes
and early morning fog extend the
growing season. Clay and sandstone
limit water intake, stressing the vines
and resulting in lower grape yields but
arguably excellent results.
There’s more than just Zinfandel.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay,
Merlot and Sangiovese are common
here, too. You’ll also find locally grown
Pinot Noir. The wide variety of fruit
wines here range from pomegranate to
marionberry. It’s even possible to find
coffee and chocolate infused wine. And
kinds of grapes, called “varietals,”
together.
Finally, comes a finishing process.
Egg whites, gelatin and sulfites might
make appearances here to stabilize
flavors.
of course, Gilroy gives you the chance
to try garlic wine.
For more information about the
wineries, check out their websites. Or
better yet, take a wine-tasting tour
through Santa Clara and San Benito
counties.
WINE 101
Harvest in California can extend
from late August through November.
After harvest, grapes are de-stemmed
and crushed. Grape skins give red
wine its color, flavor and tannins.
Fermentation begins when yeast is
added to the crushed grape juice,
which is usually stored in oak or
stainless steel barrels. Fermentation
lasts up to three weeks. After that, red
wines are aged in the barrels for up
to two years. White wine may be aged
for as little as one week. At this point,
winemakers sometimes blend different
WINE: ECONOMY &
ENVIRONMENT
The Wine Institute tries to create
conditions favorable to the wine
industry by advocating for wineries at
the state, national and international
level. They also worked with their
nearly 2,000 members to develop the
California Sustainable Winegrowing
Program in 2002.
California is now “a world leader in
sustainable winegrowing,” according to
Gladys Horiuchi of the Wine Institute.
That’s a huge accomplishment,
Horiuchi says, considering California is
the fourth largest producer of wine in
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Photography by Lora Schraft
A winemaker works zinfandel grapes through a berry washer during harvesting at Jason-Stephens Winery in Gilroy.
the world.
The United States ranks below
France, Spain and Italy in wine
production, and 90 percent of
American wine comes from right here
in California.
Besides bragging rights, the
wine industry creates hundreds of
thousands of jobs and contributes over
$60 billion a year to the California
economy.
Wines have been grown in
California for over 200 years, and
many wineries are multi-generational
family owned businesses. This often
means they care about long-term,
responsible agricultural and social
practices. Wineries also often work
with government to preserve open
space and wildlife habitats through
agreements that stay with the land
even after it’s sold to new owners. THE WINERIES
Though all the fun comes in
deciding which varietals and vintages
you like most, many wineries in Santa
Clara and San Benito counties have
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won Gold and Double Gold tasting
awards from prestigious panels of
judges…usually with good reason. Along with excellent wines, many
wineries offer picnic grounds, gift
shops and outdoor concerts. Others
With cooling breezes
and fog rolling in over
the hills from the Pacific
Ocean, the climate is
perfect for growing
certain wine grapes.
host tours, special festivals, bottleyour-own events and wine dinners.
Several are available for picture-perfect
private parties, corporate events
and weddings. You can often meet
the winemakers themselves in their
beautiful tasting rooms.
If you can’t decide when to go,
the Wineries of Santa Clara Valley
offers special passport weekends each
spring and fall. Activities exclusively
for passport holders include barrel
tastings and barbecues plus special
discounts and new releases.
The new Santa Clara Valley Wine
Trail is a 28-mile loop marked with
over 70 directional signs to help
your designated driver get from one
vineyard to the next. Santa Clara
County and the cities of Gilroy and
Morgan Hill each contributed to this
effort, and maps are available at some
wineries and online.
Before visiting a winery, it’s always
a good idea to check the winery’s
website or call in advance. Some have
limited hours, require reservations or
schedule special events.
For a list of wineries and maps to
help plan your own personal wine
tours, simply turn the page.
A new wine destination is right here
waiting to be explored.
Wine barrels at Martin Ranch Winery (top). A wine glass from the
Wineries of Santa Clara Valley Wine Trail (right). Grapes ready for
harvest at Fortino Winery (above).
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WINERIES
SANTA CLARA COUNTY
CAMPBELL
1 Travieso Winery
Feature: Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon
Open 11am-4pm Saturdays and by
appointment.
165 Cristich Ln., Campbell
408.377.1937
traviesowinery.com
CUPERTINO
2 Fellom Ranch Vineyards
Feature: Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine tastings by appointment.
17075 Montebello Rd., Cupertino
408.741.0206
fellom.com
3 Picchetti Winery’s
Cupertino Tasting Room
Feature: Cabernet Sauvignon,
Zinfandel, Syrah, Merlot
Open 11am-5pm daily.
13100 Montebello Rd., Cupertino
408.741.1310
picchettiwinery.com
2900 Soma Way, Gilroy
408.203.8575
averfamilyvineyards.com
4 Ridge Vineyards
Feature: Ranked #2 in The Daily Meal’s
Top 101 Wineries in America
(LA Times); Cabernet, Chardonnay,
Merlot, Petit Sirah, Rhones, Zinfandel
Open 11am-5pm Saturday and Sunday
and weekdays by appointment.
17100 Monte Bello Rd., Cupertino
408.867.3233
ridgewine.com
6 Fernwood Cellars
Feature: Offers home vineyard
installation in your backyard
Open from noon-5pm the first and
third weekend of each month. 7137
Redwood Retreat Rd., Gilroy
408.848.0611
fernwoodcellars.com
GILROY
5 Aver Family Vineyards
Feature: Syrah, Petite Sirah, Grenache
and Mourvèdre
Open noon-5pm the first and
third weekend of each month and
weekdays by appointment.
7 Fortino Winery
Feature: 2012 San Francisco Chronicle
Wine Competition Silver Medal for:
Cabernet Sauvignon, Charbono, and
Pomegranate Wine
Open 10am-5pm Tuesday-Saturday
and 11am-5pm Sunday.
4525 Hecker Pass Hwy., Gilroy
408.842.3305 fortinowinery.com
8 Hecker Pass Winery
Feature: Petite Sirah and a variety of
dessert wines
Open 10am-4:30pm Monday-Friday,
and 10am-5pm Saturday and Sunday.
4605 Hecker Pass Rd., Gilroy
408.842.8755
heckerpasswinery.com
9 Jason-Stephens Winery
Feature: Estate Cabernet Sauvignon,
Estate Merlot, Estate Meritage, Estate
Syrah, Estate Zinfandel, and Estate
Reserve Chardonnay
Open noon-5pm daily.
11775 Watsonville Rd., Gilroy
408.846.8463
jstephens.com
10 Kirigin Cellars
Feature: Estate red and “Vino de
mocca”: coffee and chocolate infused
wine
11550 Watsonville Rd. Gilroy
408.847.8827
kirigincellars.com
11 Martin Ranch Winery
Best in Class for Estate Malbec, plus
many other gold, silver and bronze
awards. 91 points in 2015 from
Wine Enthusiast for Estate Cabernet
Sauvignon.
Open noon-5pm the first and third
weekend of each month.
6675 Redwood Retreat Rd., Gilroy
408.842.9197
martinranchwinery.com
12 Rapazzini Winery
Feature: Apribella (blend of grape
wine, apricots and peach) and garlic
wine
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WINERIES
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Open 9am-5pm daily.
4350 Monterey Rd., Gilroy
408.842.5649
rapazziniwinery.com
13 Sarah’s Vineyard
Feature: 2015 Wine Enthusiast gave 92
points for Pinot Noir and 91 points for
Red Rhone blend.
408.847.1947
sarahsvineyard.com
14 Satori Cellars
Feature: 2012 Taster’s Guild Wine
Competition Double Gold for Estate
Bottled Petite Sirah and Gold for
Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon.
Open noon-5pm weekends.
2100 Buena Vista Ave., Gilroy
408.848.5823
satoricellars.com
15 Solis Winery
Feature: A sample of their awards
includes: 2015 San Francisco Chronicle
Wine Competition Silver for Estate
Petit Verdot, Estate Sangiovese, and
Estate Zinfandel. 2015 California State
Fair Wine Competition Double GoldBest of California for Estate Merlot.
Open 2pm-5pm daily.
408.847.6306
soliswinery.com
16 Sunlit Oaks Winery
Feature: Merlot, Sangiovese and Late
Harvest Zinfandel from local grapes.
7602 Sunlit Oaks Ct, Gilroy, CA
408.930.5815
sunlitoaks.com
17 Thomas Kruse Winery
Wine Competition Double Gold for
Estate Cabernet Sauvignon.
Open noon-5pm Friday, Saturday
and Sunday and weekdays by
appointment.
3200 Dryden Ave., Gilroy
408.842.7016
thomaskrusewinery.com
LOS GATOS
18 Black Ridge
Feature: 92 points from Wine
Enthusiast for Red Blend, 88 points
from Wine Enthusiast for Viognier,
plus Pinot Noir, all estate grown.
Tasting room open 11am-5pm the
third weekend of each month and by
appointment.
18550 Black Rd., Los Gatos
408.399.6396
blackridgevineyards.com
19 Burrell School
Feature: Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot
Noir, Cabernet Franc, Syrah.
Check our website for hours of operation
or call for a private event or appointment.
11755 Turlock Ave., San Martin • 408.683.4993
www.seekervineyard.com
www.facebook.com/seekervineyardwineryandevents
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23 Testarossa
Open 11am-5pm Thursday-Sunday.
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Feature: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir.
24060 Summit Rd., Los Gatos
Open 4pm-8pm Wednesday
408.353.6290
and Thursday, 4pm-9pm Friday,
burrellschool.com
11am-9pm Saturday and 11am-7pm
Sunday.
20 Byington Vineyard and Winery
300 College Ave., Los Gatos
Feature: Estate Pinot Noir.
408.354.6150 ext 21
Wine tasting 11am-5pm weekends.
testarossa.com
21850 Bear Creek Rd., Los Gatos
408.354.1111
24 Villa del Monte Winery
byinton.com
Feature: Cabernet Sauvignon,
Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir,
21 Perrucci Family Vineyard
Syrah.
Feature: Estate Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Open noon-5pm select weekends.
invitations to public tastings.
15050 Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos
408.353.0995
408.275.0550
villadelmontewinery.com
perruccifamily.com
22 Regale Winery and Vineyards
Feature: Estate Pinot Noir.
Tasting room hours are 11am-4pm
Saturday and 11am-5pm Sunday.
408.353.2500
regalewineryandvineyards.com
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MILPITAS
25 Big Dog Vineyards
Feature: Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
and dessert Cabernet Sauvignon.
4545 Felter Rd., Milpitas
408.935.9194
bigdogvineyards.com
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WINERIES
SANTA CLARA COUNTY
MORGAN HILL
26 Castillos Hillside Shire Winery
Feature: Cabernet Sauvignon.
Tasting room hours noon-7pm
Saturday, noon-5pm Sundays and
2215 Liberata Dr., Morgan Hill
408.595.3145 or 408.612.1394
castilloshillsideshirewinery.com
27 Guglielmo Winery
Feature: 2015 Sunset International
Wine Competition Gold Medal
for Reserve Barbara Santa Clara
Valley and 2015 Orange County Fair
Competition Gold Medal for Estate
Petite Sirah Santa Clara Valley.
1480 E. Main Ave., Morgan Hill
408.779.2145
guglielmowinery.com
408.779.4738
sycamorecreekvineyards.com
SAN JOSE
31 Coterie Cellars
Feature: Pinot Noir.
Join their mailing list for monthly
details about tastings.
1805 Little Orchard St., San Jose
408.288.5553
coteriecellars.com
32 J Lohr Vineyards and Wines
Feature: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Tasting room open 10am-5pm daily.
1000 Lenzen Ave., San Jose
408.288.5057
jlohr.com
SAN MARTIN
33 Clos LaChance Winery
28 Morgan Hills Cellars
Feature: Cherry Port and a variety of
fruit wines including marionberry,
cranberry and peach.
Open 10am-5pm Tuesday-Sunday.
1645 San Pedro Ave., Morgan Hill
408.779.7389
morganhillcellars.com
29 Ross Vineyards
Feature: Tempranillo.
Open noon-5pm the third weekend of
each month.
17520 Oak Glen Ave., Morgan Hill
408.779.4599
[email protected]
30 Sycamore Creek Vineyards
Feature: Chardonnay and Cabernet
Sauvignon.
Tasting room open 11am-5pm
Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
12775 Uvas Rd., Morgan Hill
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Feature: Estate Meritage plus more
award winning estate wines.
Open 11am-4:30pm daily.
1 Hummingbird Ln., San Martin
408.686.1050
Open 2-9pm Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday, noon-9pm Saturday, and
noon-6pm Sunday.
40 Post St., San Jose
408.288.9463 shermancellars.com
34 Creekview Vineyards
Feature: Cabernet Sauvignon and
Zinfandel.
Open 11am-5pm the third weekend of
each month.
12467 Creekview Ct., San Martin
408.686.0534
creekviewvineyards.com
Creekview’s Downtown San Jose
Tasting Room
36 Lightheart Cellars
Feature: Estate Merlot and Cabernet
Sauvignon.
Open noon-4pm every weekend.
305 Roosevelt Ave., San Martin
408.475.8463 lightheartcellars.com
35 Sherman Cellars
Feature: Wine Club members enjoy
special access to Creekview and a
variety of wines.
37 Lion Ranch
Feature: Grenache Blanc and Viognier.
Open 4-7pm Friday and noon-5pm
Saturday and Sunday the third
645 W San Martin Ave., San Martin
408.713.8501
lionranch.com
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38 Seeker Vineyard
Feature: Estate Cabernet Sauvignon,
Estate Rosé.
Saturday of each month.
11755 Turlock Ave., San Martin
408.683.4993
seekervineyard.com
SARATOGA
39 Big Basin Vineyards
Feature: Pinot Noir and Syrah.
Tasting room open noon-5pm
Thursday, Sunday and Monday; noon7pm Friday and Saturday and by
appointment.
14598 Big Basin Way, Saratoga
408.564.7346
bigbasinvineyards.com
40 Cinnabar Winery
Feature: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Tasting room open noon-6pm
Sunday-Thursday and noon-5pm
Friday and Saturday.
14612 Big Basin Wy. Saratoga
408.867.1012
innabarwinery.com
41 Cooper Garrod-Estate
Feature: Estate Bottled Chardonnay,
Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon,
Estate Bottled Pinot Noir, Estate
Bottled Cabernet Franc, Estate Bottled
Syrah. Open noon-5pm weekdays and
11am-5pm weekends.
22645 Garrod Rd., Saratoga
877.923.4616
cgv.com
42 House Family Vineyards
Feature: Pinot Noir.
Open noon-5pm most weekends and
13336 Old Oak Way, Saratoga
800.975.7191
housefamilyvineyards.com
43 Michael Martella Wines
Feature: Estate Chardonnay, Estate
Pinot Noir, Estate Syrah, Estate
Sangiovese, Estate Marsanne, Estate
Pinot Blanc.
Open 1-7pm Thursday, 1-8pm FridaySaturday and 1-5pm Sunday-Monday.
14598A Big Basin Way, Saratoga
m4tastingroom.com
44 Savannah Chanelle Vineyards
Feature: Estate Chardonnay, Pinot
Noir. Open Noon-5pm daily.
23600 Conress Springs Rd., Saratoga
408.741.2934
savannahchanelle.com
45 Mount Eden Vineyard
Feature: Estate Chardonnay, Estate
Pinot Noir, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon,
Estate Merlot, Estate Cabernet Franc.
Reservations for cellar tours available
Monday-Friday.
408.867.5832
22020 Mt. Eden Rd., Saratofa
mounteden.com
46 The Mountain Winery
Feature: Estate Chardonnay and
Estate Pinot Noir.
Tastings noon-5pm Thursday, Sunday
and noon-6pm Frida-Saturday.
14831 Pierce Rd., Saratoga
408.741.2822 mountainwinery.com
SUNNYVALE
47 Three Arches Winery
wFeature: 2012 Meritage Silver Medal
from San Francisco Chronicle Wine
Competition. Three Arches holds
monthly open house events.
1122 Aster Ave, Ste. J., Sunnyvale
[email protected]
threearcheswinery.com
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SAN BENITO COUNTY
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HOLLISTER
408.842.7282
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1 Calera Wine Company
Feature: Aligoté and Pinot Noir.
Tastings 11am – 4:30pm daily.
11300 Cienega Rd., Hollister
831.637.9170
calerawine.com
2 Casa de Fruta
Feature: Roadside store and tasting
rooms started as a cherry stand in the
1940s. They offer red varietals grown
at the Zanger family’s vineyards and
a variety of fruit wines.
Open 8am-7:30pm Monday-Thursday,
8am-9pm Friday-Saturday and
8am-9:30pm Sunday.
10021 Pacheco Pass Hwy., Hollister
3 Cetani Vineyards
Feature: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Cabernet Franc.
Email them for reservations.
741 Riverside Rd., Hollister
831.636.7590
cetanivineyards.com
4 DeRose Vineyards
Feature: Zinfandel, Négrette, Viognier,
Cabernet Franc.
Open 11am-5pm Monday-Friday and
11am-4pm Saturday-Sunday.
831.636.9143 derosewine.com
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5 Guerra Family Cellars
Feature: Double Gold Medal Vintage
Malbec and Best In Class Vintage
Petite Sirah from the San Francisco
Chronicle Wine Competition.
Open noon-5pm Saturday-Sunday.
500 John Smith Rd., Hollister
831.902.9106
guerracellars.com
6 Léal Vineyards
Feature: Award winning Chardonnay
and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Open daily 10am-4pm.
300 Maranatha Dr., Hollister
831.636.1023 or 831.636.8925
lealvinyards.com
7 Pietra Santa Winery
Feature: Every wine in this portfolio
wins medals from judges, as in the
San Francisco Chronicle and Sunset
Magazine Wine Contest.
Open 11am-5pm Thursday-Sunday.
831.636.1991
pietrasantawinery.com
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8 Aimee June Winery
Feature: Chardonnay, Sangiovese,
Tempranillo, Syrah, Grenache.
106 3rd St., San Juan Bautista
408.739.1920
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Feature: Mourvèdre and Cabernet
Sauvignon.
Twilight recently moved to a new
location. Call for hours.
230 Emerald Way, San Juan Bautista
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CAMPBELL
The former Campbell High School auditorium is now the Campbell Heritage Theatre, a venue for concerts, plays and musicals.
Where Present Meets Past
VALERIE L. VALDEZ
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nce home to fruit packing
companies and fruit drying centers in the late 19th
and early 20th centuries,
Campbell—dubbed the Orchard City—
is now a bustling and vibrant area dotted with modern and historic homes
and buildings, boutiques, shopping
centers, restaurants and outdoor recreation areas.
Not far from the Pacific coast,
Campbell is set in the beautiful hills
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of the South Bay bordered by San
Jose to the north and east, Los Gatos
to the south and a piece of Saratoga
to the west. With all the necessities
and fun of modern life neatly tucked
inside a well-groomed historical past,
the Orchard City has come a long way
from its agricultural roots. Visitors
won’t be disappointed.
For those who love the beauty
of architectural history, downtown
Campbell is dotted with many iconic
buildings dating back to early 20th
century. Centered in the historical
birthplace of the city, remnants of the
past are visible on every block.
The former Campbell High School
auditorium is now the Campbell
Heritage Theatre, a venue for concerts,
comedy shows, musicals, plays and
dance performances. Built in the 1930s
and renovated in 2004, the theater
boasts 800 seats and a state-of-the-art
sound and lighting system.
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Campbell Historical Museum is
housed in the former firehouse and
displays historical artifacts and other
aspects of Campbell’s past. Across the
street from the museum, a premiere
example of the English Tudor Revival
style popular in the South Bay area is
open to the public. The historic Ainsley
House was built in 1925 as a home
for Campbell’s canning pioneer John
Colpitts Ainsley.
The home originally sat in the southwest corner of an 83-acre orchard but
was moved to its present downtown
spot in 1990 after Ainsley descendants
donated it to the city.
Campbell is also home to the
Pruneyard Shopping Center, a sprawling 250,000-square-foot open-air retail
complex featuring three office towers
built in 1970 and a movie theater built
in 1964 and renovated in 1994.
Outdoor enthusiasts can take their
pick from Campbell’s assortment of
parks ranging from big to petite. The
city’s largest park is the 32-acre JD
Morgan Park, home of the CampbellMoreland Pony/Colt Baseball League,
two softball fields, a soccer bowl and
multiple sports areas for tennis, volley-
Campbell’s iconic water tower downtown
was built in 1928.
Campbell Farmers Market draws thousands of people every Sunday year round.
ball and horseshoes. The park is also
a major access point to the Los Gatos
Creek Trail. Edith Morley Park is located adjacent to the percolation ponds
and showcases the best in Mother
Nature. It houses a community garden
and plenty of wildflowers with a stunning marsh and wetland area for scientific exploration.
Designed specifically with young
children in mind, Jack Fischer Park
contains a variety of play equipment,
including an interactive water feature,
a “bee hive” hill with walking path and
large open play fields.
The Orchard City Green is located
in front of Ainsley House and provides
a passive park area that hosts summer
musical concerts on Thursday evenings
from June to August.
The tiniest park in Campbell is
the 1.3-acre Stojanovich Family Park
featuring plaza areas, pedestrian walkways, landscaping, child play areas,
interpretive signs and public art.
For those looking for some “heat” in
Campbell, Boogie on the Avenue is a
two-day “partee” held downtown every
May. More than 30,000 people flood
downtown Campbell to enjoy music,
delicious food, wine and more than
200 arts and crafts vendors while mixing and mingling with neighbors and
friends.
In the fall, Campbell hosts a popular Oktoberfest celebration featuring
authentic German foods, beers, an
impressive entertainment line-up and
the artwork of more than 100 fine artisans from all over the country.
And year round, Downtown
Campbell plays host to a farmer’s market on Sundays and First Friday and
Second Saturday events every month
featuring live music, art walks, extended shopping hours and special sales,
and unique dining experiences.
For more information about
things to do in the Orchard City, go
to campbellchamber.com or call the
Campbell Chamber of Commerce at
408.378.62652.
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GILROY
Pyro Chefs put on a spectacular flame-up show cooking garlic-laced specialities at the annual Gilroy Garlic Festival.
Something For Everyone
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arlic put Gilroy on the map,
and the city is still proud
to be known as “The Garlic
Capital of the World.” Every
summer on the last full weekend
in July, thousands of visitors from
around the globe come to the Gilroy
Garlic Festival for three days of great
garlicky food, cooking competitions,
arts and crafts, and live entertainment.
The 2016 festival will be held on July
29-31.
But there’s a lot more going on in
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Gilroy all year long. No matter what
time of year you visit, you’ll discover
that there’s too much to do in just one
day. Gilroy Gardens Family Theme
Park is a local treasure, providing good
old-fashioned fun for the whole family.
Shoppers will find extraordinary
savings at Gilroy Premium Outlets and
discover charming restaurants, antique
shops and boutiques in downtown
Gilroy. The area also abounds with
outdoor activities, with several parks,
golf courses, hiking trails, and nearby
lakes for fishing and water sports.
There really is something for everyone
in Gilroy.
WHAT TO VISIT: Gilroy Gardens
Family Theme Park features over 40
fun rides and attractions as well as
majestic gardens, the world-famous
“Circus Trees” and the new Water
Oasis attraction in a truly beautiful
and unique setting. In summer
2016, the park will host Lumination,
a celebration of Chinese culture
featuring colossal light sculptures,
you can be sure that garlic is always on
area into large cattle ranches. After
OUTDOOR RECREATION:
Gilroy’s got plenty of California
sunshine and mild weather all year
long, with numerous parks, open spaces
and recreational opportunities. Some
popular nearby spots for hiking, biking
and camping include Coyote-Lake
Harvey Bear Ranch, Mount Madonna
County Park, Henry Coe State Park and
Pinnacles National Park. Gilroy also
has a range of outstanding golf courses
for players at every level, from the
affordable, beginner-friendly Gavilan
Golf Course and Gilroy Golf Course to
championship-caliber courses at Eagle
Ridge Golf Club and CordeValle Golf
Club and Resort.
HISTORY: Ohlone natives called
this rich and fertile land the “Valley
of the Heart’s Delight.” In the early
1800s, Spanish colonists divided the
found that Gilroy’s rich soils and mild
Mediterranean climate were ideal
for growing a wide range of crops—
including wine grapes. When the
Gilroy Hot Springs were discovered in
1865, visitors flocked to the area for
swimming and mineral baths as well as
hiking, hunting and fishing. The City
of Gilroy was incorporated in 1870.
Today, with over 75 historic buildings
located within walking distance of
downtown Gilroy, a walking tour is a
“must” for history buffs. Pick up a free
Gilroy Visitor Map from the downtown
kiosk and follow the self-guided tour of
Historic Downtown Gilroy.
PLAN YOUR VISIT: Find helpful
information, including lodging and
dining options and the “Spice” Visitors
Guide, at visitgilroy.com. And be sure
to stop by the Gilroy Welcome Center at
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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
PROMOTION
Gilroy’s Annual
Festival Celebrates
All Things Garlic
he Gilroy Garlic Festival, held every year on the last
full weekend of July, is summer’s ultimate food fair.
Since 1979, the three-day festival has welcomed
guests from around the world to enjoy great garlicky food,
live entertainment, arts and crafts, cooking competitions and
all-around family fun, all while raising millions of dollars to
benefit the local community. The 2016 Gilroy Garlic Festival
will be held July 29, 30 and 31.
The heart of the Gilroy Garlic Festival is Gourmet Alley.
In this gigantic outdoor kitchen, the Pyro Chefs put on a
spectacular flame-up show while preparing garlic-laced
calamari and scampi in huge iron skillets. Meanwhile,
hundreds of volunteers prepare other “Alley” favorites
like pepper steak sandwiches, pasta con pesto, stuffed
mushrooms, fried calamari
and sausage sandwiches,
along with plenty of garlic
fries and garlic bread.
There are also many
other food booths located
throughout the festival
grounds, offering garlic in
everything from alligatoron-a-stick and Cajun crawdads to kettle corn and garlic
watermelon. There are also beer gardens and a wine tent
where you can sample award-winning wines from local
vineyards.
And of course, anyone who comes to the Gilroy Garlic
Festival must try a free sample of the infamous, only-inGilroy garlic ice cream.
In addition to all the excellent food, Gilroy Garlic Festival
visitors enjoy the sounds of live rock ‘n roll, country, jazz,
blues, reggae, swing and more on three entertainment
stages. There are also cooking demonstrations and contests
going on all three days, including the Great Garlic CookOff (one of the country’s most prestigious amateur cooking
contests) and the Iron Chef-style Garlic Showdown.
The arts and crafts areas showcase a colorful variety of
unique, high-quality, handmade creations from over 100
artists. Kids of all ages enjoy lots of fun rides, games and
hands-on activities in the children’s area.
We hope to see you at the 2016 Gilroy Garlic Festival on
July 29, 30 and 31. For more information and discounted
tickets, go to gilroygarlicfestival.com.
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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
PROMOTION
Old City Hall
Restaurant
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ocated in historic downtown
Gilroy, Old City Hall Restaurant
specializes in “California Coastal
Cuisine” featuring steaks, seafood
and pasta. Come enjoy the beautiful
ambiance indoors or dine outdoors on
the patio. There is a full service bar with
happy hour from 3 to 6pm and early
bird dinner specials from 4 to 6pm.
The banquet and meeting facilities
can accommodate up to 160 people
for weddings, rehearsal dinners, baby
showers, receptions and anniversaryies.
They also offer catering services. Gift
cards are available at Costco and Old City
Hall. Open daily at 8am for breakfast,
lunch and dinner. Sunday brunch from
8am to 1pm.
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Old City Hall Restaurant is on Monterey Road in downtown Gilroy.
Breakfast Served Daily
Banquet & Catering
RESTAURANT OPEN
Sunday - 8:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday Champagne Brunch
8:00am - 1:00pm
Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 9:00pm
Friday & Saturday 8:00am - 10:00pm
Old City Hall…
IN GILROY’S HISTORICAL LANDMARK
7400 Monterey Street, Gilroy • 408.842.3454 • www.oldcityhall.biz
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AMUSEMENT PARK
Gilroy Gardens Family
Theme Park
3050 Hecker Pass Hwy.
www.gilroygardens.org
FESTIVAL
Garlic Festival
7473 Monterey St.
www.gilroygarlicfestival.com
INFORMATION
Gilroy Downtown Business
Association
7780 Monterey St. • 408-842-0005
www.downtowngilroy.com
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Gilroy Welcome Center
8155 Arroyo Circle • 408.842.6999
www.gilroywelcomecenter.org
SHOPPING
Garlic City Mercantile
7550 Monterey St. • 408.842.6501
www.wesshoerepair.com
Hecker Pass Plaza
1230 First St.
BEAUTY
Shag Beauty BAR
7433 Monterey St., Ste. 102
408.767.2400
www.shagbeautybar.com
Itty Bitty Boutique
7451 1/2 Monterey St. • 408.529.2089
ittybittybeautyboutique.com
SERVICES
Wes Shoe Repair
7485 Monterey St. • 408.842.1010
DINING
Old City Hall
7400 Monterey St. • 408.842.3454
www.oldcityhall.biz
Spice “N” Ice
55 Fifth St. • 408.767.2680
www.thespicenice.com
REALTOR
Alan Obata
408.406.5448
[email protected]
www.AlanObata.com
THE ARTS
Gilroy Art Alliance
7341 Monterey St. • 408.842.6999
wwwgilroyartsalliance.com
Limelight Actors Theater
7341 Monterey St. • 408.472.3292
www.limelightactorstheater.com
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
PROMOTION
Gilroy Gardens
Home Of The
Circus Trees
ilroy Gardens Family Theme Park is
California’s only horticulture-themed
amusement park. Ideal for families and
garden lovers, Gilroy Gardens features more than
40 rides, attractions and majestic gardens and the
world famous Circus Trees. It is a place “where
fun grows on trees!” Visitors can ride thrilling
coasters and delightful carousels, visit the monarch
butterfly garden, paddleboat on Coyote Lake and
take a simulated ride in a hot-air balloon. Visit
gilroygardens.org for more details.
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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
PROMOTION
World Of Flavors, One-Stop Shopping
Found At Hecker Pass Plaza in Gilroy
J Dyer established Hecker
Pass Plaza in 1979, and today
the plaza is a thriving hub
for your one-stop shopping needs.
With more eating establishments
than any other shopping center in
Gilroy, Hecker Pass Plaza is home
to a world of flavors and authentic
cuisines. The plaza has something
for all tastes and appetites from
Mama Mia’s Mediterranean Cuisine
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to The Claddagh’s Irish Restaurant
& Pub. Explore the delights of Ten
Japan, Little India, Saigon 2 Siam
Bistro, A-Jay’s Cheese Steak, and
Taco El Grullense Jal, and Little
Caesar’s for delicious lunches and
leisurely dinners. For dessert,
diners can stop by Sicily Sweet
Sicily for decadent Sicilian treats
or YoghArt for yummy frozen
yogurts customized with your
favorite toppings. Not just another
restaurant row, Hecker Pass Plaza
offers Viva Nails, Original Cuts,
Australian Tan, Advanced Eyewear,
Dollar Tree, Ace Hardware, The
Pet Stop and Classic Cleaners.
Shoppers can treat themselves to a
little TLC with foot massages at MT
Relaxation. Stop by Hecker Pass
Plaza today and see what one-stop
shopping and dining is all about.
Most Recognized
Broker In
South County
In 1977, Robert J. Dyer, president
of R. J. Dyer Real Property
Investments, Inc., had a vision
for Gilroy and its landmarks and
became a formidable player in the
development of the city.
More than 45 years of experience,
community involvement,
government relations, unmatched
diligence, countless transactions
and high-profile developments
have contributed to the unrivaled
reputation of RJ Dyer Property
Investments, the most recognized
broker in South County.
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Wood Fire Pizza
Daily Happy Hour
Private Parties
Catering Services
Parties
Candlelight
Dinner Saturdays
• Serving Local
Wines
• Specialty Cocktails
• Local Free
Delivery
(within 2 miles minimum $50
purchase)
• Senior Discount
• Live Music
• Lunch Specials
Tuesday Specials
Buy one entrée get the second
1/2 PRICE
8:00pm - 1:00am
Upstairs @ The Ice Lounge
Full Fusion Style Indian Cuisine
55 5th St., Gilroy • 408.767.2680 • www.thespicenice.com
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LOS GATOS
The streets of Los Gatos are lined with beautiful historic buildings such as the La Canada built in 1891.
Festivals, Music And Outdoor Fun
VALERIE L. VALDEZ
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os Gatos, Spanish for “the cats,”
is an amazing place to visit for
a day or a weekend or to stay
forever. Folks just adore its
natural charm, unique architecture
and quaint downtown. Nestled in a
cozy corner of San Jose in the foothills
of the scenic Santa Cruz Mountains,
Los Gatos has something for everyone,
from shopping, gourmet and casual
dining and plenty of outdoor activities
and events year round.
The pristine beauty of the city’s six
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parks and the popular Los Gatos Creek
Trail are impossible to resist. The
lovely 10-mile trail can be accessed
from Vasona County Park, Oak
Meadow Park and downtown. With
great fishing spots, Vasona Lake is
open for non-power boating all year
round.
For bikers and runners in the area,
multiple races wind through town
and into the rugged terrain. These
races draw thousands of competitors
for the Resolution Run in January,
the Great Race in April and the Cat’s
Hill Criterium Bicycle Race in May.
The popular Dammit Run is an oldfashioned 5-mile footrace held in
August.
The Los Gatos Wine Walk combines
two favorite pastimes—drinking
wine and walking. Held in the
spring and fall, these crowd-pleasing
events feature great wines from local
wineries. Patrons can sip as they stroll
downtown, tasting food samples at
local shops and restaurants and then
Photography by Scott Hinrichs
resting under the tall trees in Plaza Park.
Just as cats love to lounge, Los Gatos
offers ample opportunities for people
to relax, too, as they enjoy free outdoor
concerts in the summer. Music lovers
can’t get enough of Jazz on the Plazz.
Presented by Los Gatos Music & Arts, the
free concerts entertain finger-snapping
patrons at Plaza Park on Wednesday
evenings from July through September.
The musical selections feature modern
jazz and classic tunes performed by big
name artists.
More free music is heard with the
Music in the Park series. These extremely
popular concerts are held on lazy Sunday
afternoons on the Civic Center lawn with
performances of various musical styles.
In June, the Silicon Valley Jewish Music
Festival is held at the Addison-Penzak
Jewish Community Center.
Los Gatos loves to show off its allAmerican pride by celebrating the Fourth
of July with an old-fashioned, familyfriendly party. The town gets decked out
in red, white and blue and holds a town
picnic with games, food and a traditional
band concert on the high school lawn.
Also in July, the Bard comes to town
for the Los Gatos Shakespeare Festival at
Oak Meadow Park.
An absolute must-see and do is the
Fiesta de Artes hosted by the Kiwanis
Club in August. A Los Gatos tradition
for more than 30 years, the city’s biggest
event attracts about 20,000 people and
more than 150 craftsmen, vendors and
entertainers who gather to celebrate
The Los Gatos Farmer’s Market features a cornucopia of locally-grown produce.
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Shoppers stroll through Old Town in Los Gatos.
creativity and fun while raising money
for local scholarships.
Christmas Los Gatos style is a
treat for all the senses. Holiday
horse-drawn carriage rides, a 30-year
tradition, has stately horse-drawn
carriages meandering through historic
neighborhoods and the festively-
decorated downtown.
The Farmer’s Market features a
cornucopia of some of the best locallygrown fresh produce and specialty
foods every Sunday in the Town Plaza
rain or shine.
Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad is a
one-third-scale antique steam engine
locomotive powering five passenger
cars and taking adults and children on
rides around lakes and wooden bridges
in Oak Meadow Park.
Nearby is the 24-horse Bill Mason
Carousel built for the 1915 San
Francisco Panama-Pacific Exposition.
Los Gatos is home to the Youth Science
Institute, a nonprofit organization
that offers school and group programs,
summer science camps and weekend
safaris designed to connect children
with nature through science.
With lots of fun and engaging events
happening all the time, boredom is
never an option in Los Gatos.
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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
PROMOTION
24-Hour Emergency Hospital Treats
Pets Like Family Members They Are
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ilicon Valley Veterinary
Specialists is a 24-hour
veterinary emergency and
specialty hospital serving San Jose
and neighboring communities.
The veterinarians and specialists
at SVVS work closely with primary
care veterinarians to ensure the
specialized care provided compliments
the wellness provided by family
veterinarians.
Specialty care in veterinary
medicine is provided by board
certified specialists in respective
fields, such as internal medicine,
neurology, oncology, pathology,
radiology and surgery. The 24-hour
hospital is equipped with state of the
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art equipment, and they strive to serve
each patient with the highest standard
of care available in veterinary
medicine.
Silicon Valley Veterinary Specialists
treat your pets like the valued family
members they are.
Emergency & Urgent Care
A veterinarian and other emergency
personnel are on duty 24 hours,
seven days a week. They are trained
and equipped to handle any urgent
care your pet needs. If you feel your
pet may need emergency treatment,
do not hesitate to call or go into the
emergency hospital immediately. If
possible, it is best to call ahead so
that a team member can advise you
on your particular emergency. Some
common emergencies include pets
who are hit by cars or ingest snail
bait or other toxic substances, such as
chocolate.
SVVS is also available for urgent
care when the condition is not lifethreatening. If you feel your pet needs
to be seen before you are able to get
an appointment, the veterinarians will
accommodate you. When you arrive,
receptionists will be able to give an
estimate of how long you may have to
wait in order to be seen.
Silicon Valley Veterinary Specialists
is located at 7160 Santa Teresa Blvd.
in San Jose. Call 408.457.8866 or
check out their website at svvspets.net.
24HR EMERGENCY ANIMAL CARE
SERVICES
24 Hour Emergency & Urgent Care
Emergency Care
Internal Medicine
Oncology / Cancer Care
Surgery • Hospitalization
Pharmacy
State of the Art Equipment is available
including MRI
We also accept referrals from your
family vet to our Board Certified Specialists
…here when you need us
7160 Santa Teresa Blvd., San Jose • 408.649.7070 • 408.649.7072 fax • www.svvspets.net
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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
PROMOTION
Stratford School Academic Programs
Connect Students To Bright Futures
hen children are inspired,
amazing things happen.
Stratford School is an
independent, private preschool
through middle school with 18
campuses in the San Francisco
Bay Area. Stratford provides an
enriched academic program in a
fun, collaborative, and engaging
school environment. In addition
to its visionary core curriculum,
Stratford features STEAM (science,
technology, engineering, art, math),
foreign language, fine arts, and music
programs designed to ensure children
become confident and successful
learners, innovators, and leaders.
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About Preschool
Beginning in preschool, Stratford’s
curriculum is designed to develop
the cognitive, social, emotional, and
physical building blocks to last a
lifetime. Hands-on, multi-sensory
activities, including Imaginative
STEAM Play, encourage preschoolers
to play and share with others while
developing their self-confidence.
Stratford teachers enrich the academic
lessons with the “fun factor,” so each
child discovers the joy and excitement
of learning.
About Elementary
Our accelerated core curriculum
exceeds California’s Academic
State Standards and motivates
students to become critical thinkers,
creative problem solvers, and selfconfident learners. We provide a
rich balance of art, music, history,
science, physical education, and
foreign language programs — all of
which provide students with a wellrounded education that is further
enhanced by our teachers’ creative and
individualized approach to learning.
About Middle School
Middle School continues the
Stratford tradition of excellence. Our
goal is to prepare and mentor students
for admission to private high schools
and advanced placement in public
high schools. Our curriculum delivers
a broad base of knowledge that’s rich
in vocabulary, analytical thinking,
and consistent instruction. Stratford
balances the curriculum with art,
music, science, physical education,
and foreign language.
About Stratford
Academic success is just the
beginning
Matriculating Stratford students
are accepted to exceptional public,
private, and independent high schools
throughout the Bay Area. For a
complete list of high schools, please
visit www.stratfordschools.com.
Admissions Process
Stratford welcomes students
throughout the school year, as long as
there is space available in the desired
program, and the child is grade level
ready. There are no yearly registration
fees, or required parent volunteer
hours. A sibling discount is available.
Join us for a tour
Let our story really come to life
when you visit our school. We invite
you and your child to a personal
tour and learn how our dedicated
educators provide Stratford students
with a solid foundation that ensures
the best preparation for a lifetime of
learning.
You’ll find a Stratford School
located in communities throughout
the Bay Area including, Danville,
Pleasanton, Fremont, San Francisco,
San Bruno, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale,
Santa Clara, San Jose, Los Gatos, and
Morgan Hill.
Visit www.StratfordSchools.com/
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MORGAN HILL
The annual Mushroom Mardi Gras festival draws visitors of all ages to Morgan Hill.
Vibrant Community Offers Fun For All
JOHN T. HORNER
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organ Hill is blessed
with a stunning array of
natural and human assets.
Outstanding hiking, biking,
horseback riding, boating and camping
opportunities are available at Henry
W. Coe State Park and Anderson Lake
County Park and others, as well as
throughout our mixed-use roads and
pathways. After a day of communing
with nature, many people turn to
enjoying some of California’s oldest
and newest wineries right here in the
region.
With outstanding weather year
round, Morgan Hill draws people
for specific events like youth soccer
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at the Sports Complex, the region’s
biggest, weeklong Independence Day
celebration, and major festivals like
the Mushroom Mardis Gras in the
spring and The Taste of Morgan Hill
in the fall. Cycling is a year-round
draw throughout Morgan Hill thanks
to organized competitive events like
the Bicycling.com Spring Classic and
the annual Memorial Day criterion
race. And with Specialized Bicycle
Components headquarters in Morgan
Hill, there are always riders on the
streets and in the hills.
Morgan Hill buzzes with people
from all over the region, who are
drawn to activities like the Thursday
Night Street Dance, Friday Night
Music and theatrical productions
by the South Valley Civic Theater.
In recent years, Morgan Hill has
become well known for outstanding
independent restaurants in historic
downtown. Centennial Recreation
Center, a thriving water sports scene
at the Aquatics Center and intriguing
specialty shopping throughout the
community also offer fun for all ages.
Morgan Hill is also a major gold
destination. For example, CordeValle
will host the USGA’s 2016 U.S.
Women’s Open in that event’s first
California location since 1982. And
numerous award-winning wineries,
open year-round for tastings and used
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celebrations, make their homes here.
Many visitors discover that Morgan
Hill is a place they would like to live,
not just visit. The thriving community
spirit provides countless opportunities
to get involved, even for those who just
recently moved to town.
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Dancers perform at Friday Night Music.
riders, equestrians, musicians,
artists, thespians and more abound
throughout the area. Morgan Hill
is fortunate to include a diverse
collection of ages, races, cultures and
perspectives, all of which add up to an
interactive community.
Underpinning all of these
opportunities is a growing and diverse
business community with strong
players in advanced manufacturing,
food processing, agriculture,
technology R&D and distribution, all
firmly planted on Morgan Hill’s soil.
For more information about
Morgan Hill, go to morgan-hill.ca.gov
or contact the Morgan Hill Chamber
of Commerce, 17485 Monterey Rd.,
408.779.9444. Check out the website
at morganhill.org to find more
interesting things to do in and around
Morgan Hill.
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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
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Mushroom Mardi
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Entire Family
or the past 37 years, the Annual Morgan Hill
Mushroom Mardi Gras Festival is held each
Memorial Day weekend from 10am to 7pm
Saturday and from 10am to 6pm Sunday. Located in
Downtown Morgan Hill, this family fun event features
free admission and parking and attracts approximately
70,000 attendees.
If you love to shop, visit over 300 booths featuring
everything from handmade arts and crafts to retail
merchandise and business displays. Indulge in gourmet
foods and incredible mushroom dishes. Learn the
importance of mushrooms at the Mushroom Educational
Exhibit; enjoy microbrews and local wines in our
beer and wine gardens. Learn some great recipes at
the Cooking Demonstration Stage. Kids will jump
for joy in Munchkinland with rides, games and kids’
entertainment. Don’t forget your dancing shoes, because
the entertainment will be nonstop with two stages of live
entertainment, street performers and strolling musicians
who dazzle with interactive performances. This event is
fun for the whole family.
The mission of the Mushroom Mardi Gras Festival
(a nonprofit 501(c)3 corporation) is to provide a fun
and entertaining family festival with an emphasis on
promoting the mushroom and educating consumers
about the health benefits of mushrooms, while financially
awarding scholarships to high school seniors living within
the boundaries of the Morgan Hill Unified School District
and monetary donations to local nonprofit clubs and
organizations.
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JT Electric—Innovative
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serving customers all over the
Bay Area for over 15 years, and
with the integrity we strive to operate
with, we hope to continue for many
more years.
With our extensive creativity and
electrical knowledge, we have had the
privilege to complete a large range of
projects ranging from a small service
call to building out the electrical on a
large commercial building.
Trust is a very important factor
when dealing with our customers.
We are not only needing to consider
the safety aspects of each job, but
also considering the customer as an
individual who wants to feel confident
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craftsmanship at a fair price.
Most people live within a financial
budget, and we understand this, so we
take every project with that in mind
and come up with the most creative
and innovative solution that is cost
effective.
Let us help you repair electrical
issues that you have been putting
off, lighting upgrades to promote
electrical efficiency to help you save
money on electricity, remodels, new
construction or any other service that
we provide.
JT Electric is your local electrician,
and we look forward to servicing all of
your electrical needs.
• Outlets/Switches/Lights
• Hot Tubs/Fans
• Panel Upgrades
• Troubleshoot and Repair
• And Yes We Do That Too!
• Remodel and New Construction
• Home Theater & Audio
• Phone/Computer/TV Wiring
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• Electrical “Tune Up” Safety Check
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• Shipping (Wine Shipping Available!) • Packaging
• Notary • Private Mailboxes with Street Address
• Color Copy & Print Services • Faxing • Office Supplies
• Shredding Services • Passport Photos • Key Cutting
• Greeting Cards • & Much More!
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Conveniently located in Tennant Station Center (Across from Safeway)
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phone: 408.842.7071 • fax:
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• Two large banquet rooms suitable for large events
• Three classrooms that can be rented for medium-sized
events
• Two smaller meeting rooms
• Full-service kitchen
• Outdoor amphitheater
• Charming rose garden
• Community Playhouse
408.782.0008 • www.mhrecreation.com
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FESTIVALS
Morgan Hill Mushroom
Mardi Gras
408-778-1786 • www.mhmmg.com
DINING
88 Keys Café
1295 E. Dunne Ave. • 408.202.0441
www.88keyscafe.com
Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop
1049 Cochrane Rd., Ste. 120,
408.612.4902 • www.MrPickles.com
Patti’s Perfect Pantry
435 Vineyard Town Center
408.779.7399
www.PattisPerfectPantry.com
Sizzler
15900 Monterey Rd. • 408.779.8663
HEALTH SERVICES
The Art of Living
Yoga & Meditation
408.359.7996
[email protected]
TrulyHappy.org
Pacific Cancer Care
18525 Sutter Blvd. Ste. 170
408.779.9843
5 Harris Ct., Bldg. T Ste. 201
REALTOR &
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ReMax
Marian Tankersley
408.316.3723
www.mariantankersley.com
Security National
Mortgage
18625 Sutter Blvd. Ste. 300
669.258.0019
CITY SERVICES
Morgan Hill Aquatics
Center
16200 Condit Rd. • 408.782.2134
Morgan Hill Community
and Cultural Center
408.782.0008
www.mhrecreation.com
SERVICES
Allstate
Maureen Harris
17200 Monterey St. Ste. A
408.778.1298
[email protected]
JT Electric, Inc.
Residential and Commercial
408.426.1867
www.jt-electric-inc.com
Postal Annex
409 Tennant Station
Morgan Hill
408.776.2892
www.postalannex.com/12018
Pinnacle Bank
Morgan Hill
408.762.7171
www.pinnaclebankonline.com
SHOPPING
Morgan Hill Wine Shop &
Cigar Co.
408.776.7667
www.morganhillcigar.com
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Complimentary Craft Beer & Local Wine Reception
Monday-Thursday
17035 Condit Rd, Morgan Hill • 408.776.7676
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Where play is a way of thinking…
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Rosso’s Furniture
Morgan Hill
212 Tennant Ave.
408.776.8100
Gilroy
6881 Monterey Road
408.842.2800
Thinker Toys
408.779.5260
www.thinkertoys.com
INFORMATION
MainStream Technology
Consultants
408.778.7191
www.mainstream-IT.com
We have been providing quality educational
and classic toys since 1969. Looking for that
“WOW” gift? We can help you find just the right
thing. And we believe in good old
fashioned customer service. This means free
giftwrapping, fun events and cool play areas at
all of our stores. So please, come visit us!
Morgan Hill Historical
Society
17860 Monterey St., Morgan Hill
www.morganhillhistoricalsociety.
org
HOTELS
Holiday Inn Express &
Suites
17035 Condit Rd., Morgan Hill
408.776.7676
SCHOOLS
7th & San Carlos
Carmel, CA (831) 624-0441
Stratford School
410 Llagas Rd., Morgan Hill
408.776.8801
www.stratfordschools.com
Morgan Hill, CA (408) 779-5260
480 Del Monte Center
Monterey, CA (408) 643-0907
Morgan Hill, man or mountain?
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celebrate 38 years as your local
business serving the home
furnishings needs of the South County
community with two huge showrooms
in Gilroy and Morgan Hill. The Rosso
Family and staff are very thankful for
the loyalty and support of the community that has helped them thrive. They
are also very proud of their commitment to give back to the community
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invite you to come rediscover the
many possibilities to transform your
home into your dream home with
comfort and style. Rosso’s professional
and friendly staff can help make it fun
and affordable, too. The possibilities
are endless. You can make your home
your favorite vacation retreat for you
and your family.
Visualize yourself at home enjoying
the incredible comfort of your genu-
ine La-Z-Boy motion sofa or recliner,
or maybe it’s time for a great night’s
sleep on your fabulous new Beautyrest
mattress. Rosso’s staff can help you
find an answer for the way you want
to live with comfortable and stylish
solutions for every room in your home.
Choose from La-Z-Boy, Flexsteel,
Ashley, Beautyrest, Better Homes and
Gardens, Universal, Robert Michael
and many more.
Rosso’s family is committed to your
satisfaction. They offer top brands,
great selections, a 30-day price
guarantee for low prices and a oneyear manufacturer’s warranty on all
non-clearance merchandise. Rosso’s
Furniture is committed to continuing
to provide outstanding customer service. Stop by Rosso’s Furniture today
for all your furniture needs.
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Bikers gather for the annual Freedom Fest Bike Rally held Fourth of July weekend in downtown Hollister..
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an Benito County is a unique,
retro and just plain cool area
brimming with top-notch
wineries, beautiful hiking
trails, gourmet and casual-dining
restaurants, the iconic Mission San
Juan Bautista, plus lots more. But
the jewel in the county’s crown is
Pinnacles National Park. The remains
of an ancient volcanic field, the park’s
beautiful spires tell a tale of a different
time. The park offers over 30 miles
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of trails that wind along cliffs and
steeples and through canyons and
meadows creating a dreamland for
nature lovers.
Visitors can taste wines and spirits
produced in the area on the San Benito
County Wine Trail that winds through
the rolling hillsides. In spring 2015,
the Wine Review Council toured San
Benito County wineries for the first
time and gave them all big thumbs
ups.
This southern area of Out & About
country is also home to the cities of
Hollister, San Juan Bautista, Tres
Pinos, Aromas, Paicines and New
Idria. The largest city, Hollister, is a
stone’s throw away off State Route
25. The Certified Farmers’ Market
held each Wednesday from May
through September is a treat for the
eyes, nose and mouth. Sixty-seven
organic growers in San Benito County
harvest 75 different vegetable, vine
and orchard crops. The market features vendors selling
the very best in fresh produce,
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flowers, organic and gluten-free selections, sausages,
barbecue and more, as well as handcrafted items, live
entertainment, activities for children and culinary
demonstrations.
Motorcycle riders and fans shouldn’t miss the annual
Hollister Freedom Rally held July 4 weekend. Known
as the “Birthplace of the American Biker,” the Hollister
Freedom Rally is the largest of its kind in California and
one of the top 10 rallies in the country.
For a sweets fix, two candy manufacturers—DeBrito
Chocolate and Marich Confectionary—offer casual
tours of their facilities. San Benito County is also one
of the few places you will still find Blenheim apricots,
fragrant and juicy and available for just a few weeks
every June. Hollister’s rich cultural history is reflected
in the architecture of some of its early homes, as well as
its historic downtown. Although it is growing quickly,
Hollister still maintains the beauties and comforts of a
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Historic Mission San Juan Bautista was founded in 1797 in what is now San Benito County.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
SHOPPING
Mission Gallery Fine Art
106 Third St., San Juan Bautista
831.623.2960
www.missiongalleryart.com
Southwest Roundup Studio
Gallery
831.623.1128
www.southwestroundup.com
DINING
Dona Esther Restaurant &
Lounge
25 Franklin St., San Juan Bautista
831.623.2518
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Natural Wonders
Health Food Store
215 Third St. • 831.274.6447
FESTIVALS
Northern California
Renaissance Faire
Casa De Fruta, HWY 152
www.NorCalRenFaire.com
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Pinnacles Partnership
Pinnacle National Park
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San Juan Committee
San Juan Bautista Welcome Center
www.sanjuanbautistaca.com
small town making it an ideal place for people from all
around the world to call home.
Just outside of Hollister, on the way to Pinnacles
National Park, is the small town of Tres Pinos with its
main attraction, Bolado Park. Bolado hosts guests all
year with special events like the Northern California
Bluegrass Festival in August, the San Benito County
Fair and the San Benito Olive Festival in October. In
June, crowds flock to the park for the Hollister Air
Show and the Saddle Horse Show & Rodeo.
Avid golfers can enjoy a round at any of three golf
courses, San Juan Oaks, Ridgemark and Bolado.
Hollister Hills offers recreation for motorcyclists,
four-wheelers, picnickers and campers in the Gabilan
Mountains just an hour’s drive from San Jose.
New Idria was established to support the mercury
mine, which opened in 1854. The New Idria Quicksilver
Mining Company closed in 1972, and the area has since
become mostly a ghost town. Gem quality benitoite is
only found in this area of the world. Farther out west,
the small town of Aromas attracts many artists to its
beautiful hills and cooler coastal climate.
San Juan Bautista
A short jaunt off Highway 101, San Juan Bautista
offers the adventuresome traveler an unforgettable
experience of shopping, dining and recreation in a
historic setting.
Home to a bustling enclave of 92 specialty shops and
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international import stores, five fine art galleries specializing
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representing American, Chinese, Italian and Mexican
cuisines, a Saturday farmer’s market and a live theater.
Some of these businesses are housed in vintage adobe and
Victorian structures dating to the 1700s.
A number of seasonal events and performances take place
in San Juan Bautista from April to December. Springtime
brings street festivals, open studies, plant sales, car shows,
Hollister Wine Stroll guests line up for their next tastings.
cultural festivals and cook-offs. Summer features Mission
Fiesta Days, the outdoor Antique Fair, Vaquero Heritage
Days and an open air theater and film series. Fall and winter
months offer a Cactus and Succulents show and sale, Holiday
Open House, Lights on Parade and an annual El Teatro
Vegan, Organic & Non-GMO
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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
PROMOTION
Frisco’s Fotos
Come Play In Historic
San Juan Bautista
an Juan Bautista is a charming
Old West city located on
Highway 156 between the cities
of Gilroy and Salinas. An easy diversion
off Highway 101, it promises to offer the
adventuresome traveler a unique and
unforgettable experience of shopping,
dining and recreation in a historic and
bucolic setting.
Home to a bustling enclave of
specialty shops and businesses, San
Juan Bautista provides a wealth of
goods and services to residents and
visitors year-round.
Our historic downtown shopping
area includes seven women’s fashion
boutiques with new, consigned and
vintage apparel; five international
import stores offering Mexican,
Russian, Peruvian, Asian and
American goods; five fine art galleries
specializing in California contemporary
paintings, prints, drawings, etchings
and photography, along with Western,
national and international selections;
and two fabric and quilt shops. There
is also a wonderful mix of 16 antique
and collectibles stores, warehouses and
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thrift shops selling Victorian through
20th century furniture, clothing,
jewelry, books, records and more.
Seven restaurants and cafes are here
to tempt your palette representing
American, Basque, Italian and Mexican
cuisines. There’s also an ice cream
parlor, sweet shop, coffee roaster and
café, pizza parlor, hamburger stand,
bakery, saloons and wine bars, and
full-service supermarkets. We also
have a Saturday farmer’s market, a live
performance theatre and a gas station.
The majority of these businesses are
housed in vintage brick, stone, adobe
and Victorian structures built between
the late 1700s and 1880s. These parallel
the variety of indigenous architectural
styles in Old Mission San Juan Bautista
and the surrounding State Historic
Park buildings. The Plaza Hotel,
Zanetta House, Castro-Breen Adobe
and Plaza Stables, Mission San Juan
Bautista and the State Historic Park
provide visitors daylight tours enabling
them to see life as it was over 150 years
ago.
A number of seasonal events and
performances take place in San Juan
Bautista from April through December.
Springtime brings street festivals,
open studios, plant sales, cars shows,
cultural festivals and cook-offs. Summer
features the Mission Fiesta Day, State
Park Early Days, the fabulous outdoor
Antique and Collectibles Fair, and every
two years, the beautiful and informative
Vaquero Heritage Days. An open air
theater and film series takes us into
the fall and winter schedule, with the
annual showing of Alfred Hitchock’s
1958 psyche drama “Vertigo” that
prominently features the mission and
landmarks of San Juan Bautista.
As autumn approaches, the
calendar of events continues with an
Admission Day Bar-B-Que, Cactus and
Succulent Show and Sale, and October’s
Ghostwalk and Halloween events.
In December, there’s a Christmas
Merchants Open House, Holiday in
Lights Parade, and the annual El Teatro
Campesino Christmas play in Old
Mission San Juan Bautista.
For outdoors enthusiasts, our
temperate climate offers hikers,
bikers and walkers a wealth of natural
beauty to explore within our city limits
and along nearby historic De Anza
Trail, Fremont Peak State Park and
Observatory, and St. Francis Retreat
grounds. If your visit allows for an
overnight stay in San Juan Bautista,
accommodations include hotels,
campgrounds, trailer parks, and a
nearby bed and breakfast, which gains
you a well-deserved rest after enjoying
all the treasures of San Juan Bautista.
For more news, views and
information, please see our
advertisement on the inside back cover
of this special Visitors Guide and at
and missionvillagevoice.com. While
in town, we also invite you to visit our
new San Juan Bautista Welcome Center
located inside the San Juan Bakery at
319 Third St. Volunteers are there to
assist you from noon to 4pm Friday
through Sunday. Area-wide information
is also available in our media racks
for your convenience during regular
bakery hours from 7am to 6pm Tuesday
through Sunday.
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
PROMOTION
Mission Gallery
Has Extensive
Print Collection
ission Gallery in the charming historic city of San
Juan Bautista carries an extensive collection of
original prints by living artists from all over the
world. From French artist Jean Michel Mathieux-Marie’s
architectural engravings to American Stephen McMillan’s
striking California landscape etchings, there are handmade
works for anyone’s budget and taste. In spite of such a
comprehensive collection, gallery owners Boykin Sellers and
Piper Jaramillo strive to create a comfortable, educational
gallery experience.
On any given day, they can be seen demonstrating
techniques of intaglio printing or pointing out the
complexity of carving and mixing colors to create traditional
woodblock prints.
In addition to their collection of works on paper, Mission
Gallery also shows a large and varied selection of handmade
American crafts along with some carefully selected imports.
“We look back over the last 16 years and are so thankful
that we’ve been able to do something we love for a living
– the gallery has evolved into something unique featuring
etchings, engravings and other types of original prints,” says
Piper Jaramillo. Husband and co-owner Boykin Sellers adds,
“We have a couple of exceptionally talented oil painters,
Dave Sellers and Doug Hunt, and have just added some
wonderful pastels by
Judith Rothchild –
supporting our artists
is important to us – we
love to introduce our
customers to them
through receptions and
demonstrations.” In
their continuing effort
to connect artists with collectors, Piper and Boykin will be
hosting several artist receptions and printing demonstrations
throughout the year. For information on these and other
events in San Juan Bautista, visit their calendar page at
missiongalleryart.com.
Make it a day trip to San Juan Bautista and enjoy the fine
restaurants and shops, but be sure to visit Mission Gallery
and plan on taking some time to see works from their
extensive collection and learn about various printmaking
techniques. Open 10am to 6pm except Tuesdays (closed) and
noon to 6pm Sundays.
M
Dave Sellers
Mikio Watanabe
Stop in at Mission Gallery the next time
you visit the lovely, historic city of
San Juan Bautista.
In addition to some fine oil painters,
we show some of the finest printmakers
in the world. From mokuhanga
(traditional Japanese style woodblock
prints) to rare mezzotint engravings all of the work in our gallery is done
by hand using traditional methods.
Judith Rothchild
Micah Schwaberow
Stephen McMillan
106 THIRD STREET • SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
831.623.2960
www.missiongalleryart.com
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GOLF COURSES
course. From the longest
tees, it features 7,360 yards
for a par of 72. 1 Corde
Valle Club Drive, San
Martin, 408.695.4500, cordevallegolf.com
5 C oyote Creek Golf Club—
Morgan Hill
Lora Schraft
Beautiful Gilroy Golf Course was built in 1923 by local farmers and businessmen.
Four! Get Your Golf On Here
VALERIE L. VALDEZ
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olfing is another
way to enjoy the
spectacular outdoors in Santa
Clara and San Benito counties. Each golf course has
its own personality and is
designed to challenge everyskill level.
1 Gilroy Golf Course—Gilroy
Built in 1923 by local
farmers and businessmen,
the course has changed
little through the years
from its original classic
design of small undulating
greens and generous tree-
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lined fairways. Golfers can
play nine holes for a quick
round or all 18-holes. 2695
Hecker Pass Rd., Gilroy,
408.848.0490, gilroygolfcourse.com
2G
avilan Golf Course—
Gilroy
This nine-hole, beginner friendly executive
course opened in 1967.
The beginner course plays
a par-31 but can be played
as an 18-hole loop. 5055
Santa Teresa Blvd., Gilroy,
408.846.4920, montereygolf.com
3 E agle Ridge Golf Club—
Gilroy
Named by Golf for
Women magazine as one
of the top women-friendly
courses in the nation, this
course also received a four
star rating by Golf Digest
magazine. 2951 Club Drive,
Gilroy, 408.846.4531,
eagleridgegc.com
4 C ordeValle Golf Course—
Morgan Hill
Home of the 2016
U.S. Women’s Open Golf
Tournament, CordeValle
is a fun 18-hole regulation
This course boasts a
4-1/2 star rating by Golf
Digest and was a two-time
host to the PGA Champions
Tour. Designed by golf legend Jack Nicklaus in 1999,
the public course offers
two top-notch18-hole golf
courses. The private tournament course was created for
experienced golfers, while
Coyote Creek Valley Course
was designed for novice
players. One Coyote Creek
Golf Drive, Morgan Hill,
408.463.1800, coyotecreekgolf.com
6 C innabar Hills Golf Club—
Morgan Hill
With 27 holes featuring
six different 18-hole combinations, fast bent-grass
greens and scenic mountain views, this course has
become a local favorite.
23600 McKean Road, San
Jose, 408.323.5200, cinnabarhills.com
7 L a Rinconada Country
Club—Los Gatos
This 18-hole course in
Los Gatos opened in 1929
and features 5,500 yards
of golf from the longest
tees for a par of 70. 14595
Clearview Dr., Los Gatos,
408.395.4181, larinconadacc.com
8 S an Juan Oaks Golf Club—
Hollister
Surrounded by oak trees
and rolling farmland in
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GOLF COURSES
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is worth a
visit for both experienced
and beginning golfers. The
challenging 18-hole course
has stunning blue grass and
7,133 yards of golf from
the longest tees for a par
of 72. 3825 Union Road,
Hollister, 831.636.6113,
sanjuanoaks.com
9 P innacle Hills Golf
Course—Hollister
Formerly the Bolado
Park Golf Course, which
originally opened as the
San Benito Country Club in
1928, this nine-hole course
is a true gem. The 2,961yard course features one
par 5 and two par 3s. 7777
Airline Highway, Hollister,
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831.628.9995, pinnaclehillsgolf.com
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idgemark Golf and
Country Club—Hollister
This course offers a
peaceful, secluded setting in
the mountains and foothills
of the Gabilan and Diablo
ranges. Due to the historic
drought conditions, the
decision was made to combine the club’s two championship courses into one
more challenging 6,926yard layout with 18-holes
and par of 72. 3800
Airline Highway, Hollister,
831.637.8151, ridgemark.
com
11 S unken Gardens Golf
Course—Sunnyvale
Opened in 1955, this
ld world charm meets
modern day amenities
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olf Club at Boulder
Ridge—San Jose
Opened in 2007, the golf
club’s unique name comes
from giant prehistoric boulders in the area used by
Ohlone Indians and later
quarried by settlers. From
the longest tees, it features
6,923 yards for a par of 72.
1000 Old Quarry Rd., San
Jose, 408.323.9900, boulderridgegolfclub.com
13 S pring Valley Golf
Course—Milpitas
This 18-hole course
was created by a group of
golf enthusiasts in 1956.
Carved into the rural hills of
Milpitas, it measures 6,140
yards and offers a challenging round for all golfer levels. There is also a 22-stall
driving range, two practice
greens and a bunker/green
short game practice area.
3441 E. Calaveras Road,
Milpitas, 408.262.1722,
springvalleygolfcourse.com
14 S anta Teresa Golf Club—
San Jose
Photos by Steve Loos Photography
3825 UNION ROAD, HOLLISTER
831.636.6127
Photos by Steve Loos Photography
www.SanJuanOaks.com
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quaint 9-hole course 3,004
yards from the longest tees
and has a slope rating of 88
and a 56 USGA rating. 1010
S. Wolfe Road, Sunnyvale,
408.739.6588
Opened in 1963, this
municipal golf course is
open to the public. An
exciting 18-hole regulation
course, it presents 6,742
yards of golf for a par of 71.
260 Bernal Road, San Jose,
408.225.2650, santateresagolf.com
15 L os Lagos Golf Course—
San Jose
Located adjacent to
Coyote Creek, this course
combines environmental
preservation with a state-ofthe-art facility. The 5,393yard, par-68 course was
designed to appeal to players at all skill levels with a
competitive mix of nine par
3, four par 4 and five par
5 holes. 2995 Tuers Road,
San Jose, 408.361.0250,
playloslagos.com
16 S anta Clara Golf & Tennis
Club—Santa Clara
Designed by Robert
Muir Graves, this 18-hole
course opened in 1987 featuring 6,784 yards from
the longest tees for a par
of 72 . The course rating is
73.2 and has a slope rating
of 126 on bent grass. 5155
Stars and Stripes Dr., Santa
Clara, 408.980.9515
17 P runeridge Golf Club—
Santa Clara
Centrally located, this
course was designed by Jack
Fleming and Robert Trent
Jones Jr. in 1967. It features
1,814 yards from the longest
tees for a par of 31. 400
Saratoga Ave., Santa Clara
408.248.4424, pruneridgegolfclub.com
18 D
eep Cliff Golf Course—
Cupertino
Designed by Clark
Glasson and built in the
Cupertino foothills in 1961,
this 18-hole par 60 executive course is a walker’s
delight with flat terrain and
gently tiered greens. This
classically designed course
is challenging and playable
for golfers of all skill levels.
10700 Club House Ln.,
Cupertino, 408.253.5357,
playdeepcliff.com
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
PROMOTION
Coyote Creek Golf Club:
So Much More Than A Golf Course
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eaturing two, top-notch,
18-hole, golf courses, Coyote
Creek Golf Club is a golfer’s
dream. These two golf courses in
Morgan Hill, California, offer great
views of rolling hills and sweeping
meadows across the southern tip
of the Silicon Valley. Coyote Creek
Golf Club just went through a major
renovation of both courses and
updated the bunkers with pristine
white sand and improved the greens
for a better game. We offer private
memberships for the Tournament
Course and the Valley Course is
open to the public. Come, try our
private membership options with our
member-for-a-day experience where
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you can see the perks and pleasures
of being a private member at Coyote
Creek Golf Club.
Along with this, Coyote Creek Golf
Club is so much more than a golf
course. The rolling hills, glimmering
lakes and striking landscaping make
us a prime venue for South Bay
weddings and special events. Our
complete event facilities include
a craftsman-style clubhouse with
dramatic fireplaces and comfortable
furnishings, as well as a charming
dining room, a bar area, and a
spacious patio. The staff makes sure
that all your needs are met and your
day of celebration is nothing short of
amazing.
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EVENTS
go to business.morganhill.org.
Morgan Hill
OCTOBER 3-5
San Benito County Fair,
10am-10pm Friday and Saturday.
10am-7pm Sunday. Kids under 12
free on Friday. Think “Pigs, Pies
and Paintings.” Enjoy the livestock
auction, horse show and carnival.
San Benito County at Bolado Park,
9000 Airline Hwy. Check schedules at
sanbenitocountyfair.com.
Tres Pinos
OCTOBER 10, 11
4th Annual GourdFest. Find
unique gourd art, see demonstrations
and join a Make-and-Take craft class.
FREE admission, parking fee upon
entry. Uesugi’s Pumpkin Patch, 14485
Monterey Hwy. Visit GourdFest.com.
San Martin
L J Mickartz
Gilroy’s Garlic City Fun Run Car Show takes place in July.
2015
SEPTEMBER 19 –
OCTOBER 18
Northern California
Renaissance Faire. 10am-6pm,
Saturdays and Sundays. Children 12
and under are FREE. Step back in
time to renaissance Europe. Casa de
Fruta, 100021 Pacheco Pass Hwy. Visit
norcalrenfaire.com.
Hollister
SEPTEMBER 26
Vertigo Day, 3pm. The day begins
with a tour of Mission San Juan
Bautista filming locations and fun
facts, followed by a lecture on the
“Mastery of Hitchcock.” Cost for tour
is $15, lecture is $10. A FREE showing
of the movie will start at 8:10pm
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on the Plaza Lawn. For tickets and
information call 831-623-4881 or go to
sanjuanbautistaca.com
San Juan Bautista
SEPTEMBER 26, 27
Annual Cactus & Succulent
Society Show, 9am-5pm
Saturday, 9am-4pm Sunday. A large
variety of drought resistant plants.
Community Center, 10 San Jose St.
Visit sanjuanbautistaca.com.
San Juan Bautista
26th Annual Taste of Morgan
Hill, 10am-9pm Saturday;
10am-6pm Sunday. Car show, music,
food vendors and more. Visit the
Harvest Quilt & Fiber Arts Show,
10am-5pm Saturday, 10am-4pm
Sunday. Monterey Rd., between
Dunne and Main Ave. For information
OCTOBER 17
San Benito Olive Festival,
10am-5pm. Mingle with olive
innovators and enthusiasts and savor
pairings with selected wines and
craft beers. Festivities include live
music and arts, crafts and jewelry.
Bolado Park, 9000 Airline Hwy. Visit
sanbenitoolivefestival.com.
Tres Pinos
OCTOBER 17, 18
Oktoberfest, 10am-6pm Saturday;
10am-5pm Sunday. Celebrate with
authentic German foods, great
German beers and ales. Enjoy live
music and over 100 arts and craft
vendors. FREE admission, no pets.
E. Campbell Avenue and N. First
Street. Visit downtowncampbell.com.
Campbell
OCTOBER 24
7th Annual Ghost Walk. Go
for the ghost or the history, either
way you won’t be disappointed. Five
tour times available. For tickets call
831.524.3668. For information go to
sanjuanbautistca.com.
San Juan Bautista
NOVEMBER 1, 2
Dia de Los Muertos: Day
of the Dead Celebration.
A weekend-long cultural festival
honoring the departed through dance,
music and art. Procession on Third
Street. Visit the Gallery of traditional,
artistic altars at the Play House, El
Teatro Campesino, 705 Fourth St. Go
to sanJuanbautistaca.com.
San Juan Bautista
NOVEMBER 7, 8
Santa Clara Valley Fall
Passport Weekend, 11am-5pm.
Visit 20 plus wineries. Enjoy special
discounts, music and great wines.
Go to santaclarawines.com.
Gilroy/Morgan Hill
DECEMBER 7 - 24
Annual Fantasy of Lights,
6-10pm. Enjoy a magical evening
from the warmth of your vehicle as
you drive through large animated
displays and listen to holiday music.
Vasona Lake County Park, 333 Blossom
Hill Rd. Go to parkhere.org.
Los Gatos
2016
APRIL 9, 10
Annual San Juan Spring
Arts & Crafts Festival. Eight
city blocks along downtown.
Shop, browse, feast and discover
thousands of quality treasures. Go to
sanjuanbautistaca.com.
San Juan Bautista
APRIL
JUNE 24, 25, 26
Annual Morgan Hill Haru
Matsuri Festival, 11am. Taiko
performances, Asian arts and crafts,
cultural displays, Asian foods and
entertainment. Buddhist Community
Center, 16450 Murphy Ave. Visit
mhbcc.org.
Morgan Hill
Annual San Benito County
Saddle Horse Show & Rodeo.
Contests, Western Art & Tack
Show, roping and more. Bolado
Park Fairgrounds, 9000 Airline
Hwy. For full schedule check out
sanbenitocountyrodeo.com.
Tres Pinos
MAY 6, 7, 8
JULY 1-3
California Indian Market and
Cultural Festival, 10am-7pm.
Enjoy music, food dancing and
exhibitors. San Juan School soccer lot
at The Alameda and Hwy 156.
For more information visit
peacevision.net.
San Juan Bautista
Hollister Freedom Rally,
Known as the “Birthplace of the
American Biker” where thousands
of riders and enthusiasts come
out to celebrate. FREE admission.
Downtown San Benito Street. Go to
hollisterfreedomrally.com.
Hollister
MAY 21, 22
JULY
Boogie on the Avenue,
10am-6pm. Two stages bring you
music from the bay area. Enjoy
art booths and food vendors and
more. E. Campbell Avenue. Go to
campbeelchamber.net.
Campbell
Annual Garlic City Fun Run
Car Show. Kicking off the Garlic
Festival. Hook up with friends for
a walk downtown and reminisce
about these great classic cars. Enjoy
food, beer and wine along the way.
Downtown Monterey Street. Visit
downtowngilroy.com.
Gilroy
MAY 21, 22
Mushroom Mardi Gras. Enjoy
arts and crafts, gourmet food, live
music, wine and beer gardens plus
mushroom education and exhibits.
Morgan Hill Community Center, 17000
Monterey Rd. Get more details at
mhmmg.org.
Morgan Hill
JUNE 18, 19
Gilroy Garlic Festival,
10am-6pm. While you stroll through
a treasure trove of arts & crafts
enjoy great garlicky foods, witness
the explosive flame-up show by the
“Pyro Chefs” then cool down with
ice cold beer or wine color. Christmas
Hill Park, 7050 Miller Ave. Visit
gilroygarlicfestival.com.
Gilroy
JULY – AUGUST
Los Gatos Shakespeare
Festival, 8pm Fridays and
Saturdays. Featuring three plays for
the season. Plays take place at
The Oakmead Park, 233 Blossom
Hill Rd. Call 408 399-5770 or go to
fteshaker.org.
Los Gatos
AUGUST 12, 13, 14
The Good Old-Fashioned
Bluegrass Festival. Three days
of bands on the main stage and
legendary campground jamming.
No dogs allowed. Bolado Park, 9000
Airline Hwy. Visit scbs.org.
Tres Pinos
AUGUST 13, 14
Los Gatos Fiesta de Artes,
10am-6pm. Shop artisans and
handmade craft booths while sipping
on local wines. Civic Center, 100 E.
Main St. Go to lgfiesta.com.
Los Gatos
AUGUST 14
52nd Annual Antique &
Collectibles Fair, 8am-4pm.
Antiques, collectibles, nostalgia,
memorabilia, food booths and
entertainment in the Town Plaza. Go
to sanjuanbautistaca.com.
San Juan Bautista
AUGUST 19, 20, 21
Vaquero Heritage Days.
Enjoy fine art, silversmiths, vaquero
horsemen demos, entertainment
and more. St. Francis Retreat
Center, 549 Mission Vineyard Rd.
Go to vaqueroheritagedays.com.
San Juan Bautista
SEPTEMBER 10, 11
British Fall Classic Cars,
noon-3:30pm Saturday. A collection
of Triumphs, Jaguars and Austin
Healy’s will take a tour through the
wine country. At 10am and 3:30pm
Sunday, these trademark classics
will be at E Second Street and Depot
Road. For more information go to
britishfallclassic.com.
Morgan Hill
JULY 16
30th Annual Street Festival,
Car Show and Swap Meet,
10am-4pm. View over 200 “cool
JoeTruskot
Early Days in Ol’ San Juan,
11am-4pm. Step back in time with
costumed docents, storytelling,
demonstrations and tours. For more
information call 831.623.4881 or visit
sanjuanbatuistaca.com
San Juan Bautista
JULY 22-24
rides,” that range from pre-1970
Volkswagen beetles to classics from
the 1940’s. Check out the New Chili
Cook-Off, listen to music and enjoy
the beer and wine garden. For more
information at downtownhollister.
com.
Hollister
San Juan Bautista’s Cactus and Succulents Show is in September.
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REFLECTIONS
Pinnacles National Park
photo by Gavin Emmons
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Incorporated in 1869, the City of San Juan Bautista is located in the Central
Coast region of California, just minutes south of Gilroy. Nestled in the heart
of the noted San Juan Valley between the Gabilan Mountains and Flint Hills,
our city is rich with culture, and a setting that provides a unique, year round
California living history experience. San Juan Bautista offers residents and
visitors a relaxing small town atmosphere, with charming shops, restaurants
and hotels, and picture perfect expansive views.
San Juan Bautista Highlights
DeAnza Hiking Trail
Old Mission San Juan Bautista
St. Francis Retreat Center
Annual Antique Fair
State Historic Park
Living History Days
Hotel and B&B Lodging
Event Facilities
San Andreas Fault Line
Art Galleries
Theater
RV Parks
Library
Antique Shops
Specialty Boutiques
Golf Course
Restaurants & Cafe’s
Vintage Car Show
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SAN JUAN BAUTISTA WELCOME CENTER
319 Third Street, PO 1416
San Juan Bautista, CA 95045
(inside the Bakery) Friday thru Sunday 12-4
www.sanjuanbautistaca.com
www.missionvillagevoice.com
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ACE HARDWARE • ADVANCE EYECARE • ALL-PRO BAIL BONDS
AUSTRALIAN TAN • CLASSIC CLEANERS • DOLLAR TREE
HATCH MOTT MACDONALD ENGINEERING • MT RELAXATION
ORIGINAL CUTS • RJ DYER PROPERTY INVESTMENTS • THE PET STOP
U.S. ARMY RECRUITING • U.S. MARINES RECRUITING
VIVA NAILS • WESTSIDE MARKET & LIQUOR
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