Gilroy, CA
A Great Place to Live
Gilroy is a great place to live and work. The city has a sense of identity. The world famous Gilroy Garlic Festival is just one example of the hospitality evident in this fair city. The city’s numerous trees have earned it the designation as a Tree City, USA. The good weather contributes to an active population that participates in many outdoor and recreational activities.
Play in Gilroy
Gilroy enjoys one of the finest year-round climates in California. With an average temperature of 62.8 degrees Fahrenheit and an average rainfall of only 19.11 inches, there are many opportunities to enjoy the Great Outdoors. No matter what time of the year, there are activities that people of all ages can enjoy in Gilroy – and many are absolutely free.
Location of Gilroy
Gilroy is strategically located in southern Silicon Valley with excellent transportation access to the Bay Area. Gilroy is also located at the junction of two of California’s important highways: U.S. Highway 101 linking San Francisco to Los Angeles, and California Highway 152 linking Highway 101 with Interstate 5 and the Central Valley.
Transportation
Gilroy is located at major crossroads for auto and truck traffic north and south, east and west. Cal-Train, originating in Gilroy, provides weekly commuter services to San Jose and San Francisco. Gilroy is conveniently located close to the following major international airports: San Jose, San Francisco, and Oakland. The South County Regional Airport is nearby and accommodates general aviation and light corporate aircraft. Bus service is available through the Santa Clara County Transit System and Greyhound at the Gilroy Train Depot.
