Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport 44 min
Mission San Juan Bautista (12 min) Iconic circa-1797 Spanish mission with mass, a gift shop & manicured grounds with valley views. Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park (23 min) Rides & attractions plus gardens draw crowds at this bustling, family-friendly amusement park. Christmas Hill Park (15 min) This 51-acre park offers trails through natural wilderness, sports fields & shaded picnic areas. Jason-Stephens Winery (13 min) This family-run winery offers daily tastings in a scenic setting with a patio & live music events. Juan Bautista De Anza Historic Trailhead (13 min) Start of a walk running through Arizona & California, following the route of 18th-century settlers. Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve (23 min) Tidal salt marsh that is home to birds, otters, seals & many other animals, with boardwalk trails. Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area (29 min) Space in the Gabilan Mountains to camp or picnic, plus trails for 4x4s, motocross, bikes & ATVs. Fortino Winery and Event Center (22 min) Expansive, long-running winery & tasting room producing dry-farmed vintages in tranquil surrounds. Hecker Pass Winery and La Vigna Event Center (22 min) Winery, vineyard, and wine Fremont Peak State Park (35 min) Scenic, mountainous park with craggy peaks & views of Monterey Bay, hiking, camping & picnicking. Casa De Fruta (24 min) This casual restaurant with American classics is part of a lodging, amusement & fruit stand combo. Mt Madonna County Park (32 min) County park marked by redwood forest & chaparral over 3,688 acres, with horseback riding & camping. Las Animas Park - Veterans Park (17 min) Mount Madonna (35 min) Fremont Peak (40 min) Mountain within a state park offering views of surrounding valleys, peaks & Monterey Bay. |