How To Spend a Weekend in Morgan Hill, California
There are many ways to spend a weekend in Morgan Hill, but a few suggestions never hurt! Read on for recommendations of things to do in Morgan Hill.
Saturday Morning
Stroll the Morgan Hill Farmers Market
Rain or shine, all year round, you can count on the Farmers Market every Saturday morning from 9am-1pm. Located near the Morgan Hill Train Station, this market is super convenient and has around 30 vendors.
Shop Sidewalk Saturdays
Peruse the open-air, retail marketplace shopping experience everyone looks forward too. This event pops up in spring and fall just adjacent to the Morgan Hill Farmers Market on Saturdays from 9am-1pm. The perfect way to “shop small” for uniquely curated and crafted goods.
Saturday Lunch
Grab Lunch at Craft Roots Vegan Bar & Grill
This 100% plant-based joint was named one of the top U.S. vegan restaurants by Gotham Magazine. Comfort dishes like mac n’ cheese, wood-fired pizzas, veggie bowls and salads sourced from local farms hit the spot for a wide range of tastes.
Saturday Afternoon
Step Into Winemaking History at Guglielmo Winery
Established in 1925, this winery is the definition of winemaking hospitality. Sample from a wide number of exquisite varietals with a tasting flight in the charming tasting room or courtyard patio as you overlook the estate vineyard.
Saturday Evening
Dinner at Odeum Restaurant
Headed by a Michelin Star-awarded chef, this is the kind of place you can trust that anything on the menu is good. The ‘polipo’ is some of the tenderest grilled octopus we’ve ever had and the savory chicken and waffles is a crowdpleaser.
Get a Nightcap at The Running Shop and Hops
With 86 taps of the best West Coast beers, picky drinkers and”hop-head” connoiseurs will love the incredible selection at this local tap house. You’ll notice local cyclists, dogs, couples, friend groups, and families all enjoying this lively patio space.
Get Some Beauty Sleep!
Sunday Morning
Catch a Morning Buzz at Coffee Guys
Get yourself an espresso, cappucino, latte made with coffee sourced from Verve Coffee Roasters, out of Santa Cruz. Enjoy under the heritage oak tree at the the Third Street Promenade. Hint: they have one of the best breakfast sandwiches around!
Saturday Afternoon
Steps and Views at Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve
Spend a few hours at this impressive Open Space Preserve, tucked into into the inland foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. It’s the perfect escape to take in the views and trickling creeks of this hidden gem hike.
Live Music and Libations at Bubbles & Brew Bistro
Cap off your weekend in Grant’s Garden at Bubbles! Most weekends the patio comes alive with live musical acts. It’s the perfect happy hour spot to grab a libation and maybe even kick your heels up under the twinkling lights.
