Gilroy, Agricultural center in Santa Clara County, California, United States.
Gilroy stretches across 16 square miles of land in the southern Santa Clara Valley, surrounded by mountains and agricultural fields.
The settlement originated from Rancho San Ysidro, granted to Ygnacio Ortega in 1809, before Scottish settler John Gilroy established the town in 1870.
The Gilroy Museum preserves local artifacts and documents, presenting exhibitions about the development of this Santa Clara Valley community through generations.
Visitors can access multiple wineries, shopping centers, and outdoor recreational areas through the well-connected road network from Highway 101.
The city maintains extensive garlic cultivation fields, supporting local agriculture and food production facilities throughout Santa Clara County.
Location: Santa Clara County
Inception: 1870
Website: http://ci.gilroy.ca.us
GPS coordinates: 37.01194,-121.58000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:43
Gilroy Gardens
4.3 km
Henry W. Coe State Park
19.9 km
Anderson Lake
16.9 km
Redman Hirahara Farmstead
21.7 km
Uvas Canyon County Park
20.1 km
San Juan Bautista State Historic Park
19 km
Castro Adobe
21.8 km
Villa Mira Monte
15.2 km
Mount Sizer
23.2 km
Jose Castro House
19.1 km
Chesbro Reservoir
16.9 km
Wings of History Museum
7.7 km
Old City Hall
1.1 km
Juan de Anza House
19.2 km
Hollister Carnegie Library
23.9 km
Frank Norris Cabin
12.1 km
21-Mile House
12.5 km
Godfrey M. Bockius House
18.3 km
Rozas House
19 km
Lions Peak
6.8 km
Porter-Vallejo Mansion
19.4 km
Gilroy Free Library
847 m
Benjamin Wilcox House
19.5 km
Judge Lee House
19.1 km
Edgar Holloway House
952 m
Marentis House
18.7 km
Guadalupe River Park & Gardens
21.2 km
Morgan Hill Aquatics Center
13 kmReviews
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