Additional Gilroy Information:
When people think Gilroy, they think garlic. But what they should think of is a peaceful tree-lined residential town with an old town feel. Centrally located, Gilroy offers access to Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz, the San Joaquin Valley, and the San Francisco Bay Area. It is located at the intersection of US Highway 101 and California Highway 152. Gilroy residents enjoy hot summer and moderate winter temperatures and mostly avoid the pesky coastal fog. Historically, Gilroy’s economy has been based on the blossoming agriculture of the surrounding area and some government office and retail outlets. There are twelve different parks in Gilroy including Christmas Hill Park, site of the annual Gilroy Garlic Festival. The parks give Gilroy residents an outlet to exercise or relax, whichever they prefer. The city’s 13 public schools are high-performing and provide every pupil with individual attention. Gilroy is an all-around charming community that gives you that warm and fuzzy feeling inside. The people are generous, friendly and down-to-earth. Come have a visit and you’ll know what we’re talking about.