WELCOME TO MORGAN HILL, CALIFORNIA
Morgan Hill is one of Silicon Valley’s rare gems: a refreshing getaway destination that's welcoming and easily accessible, right on Highway 101 in Northern California. Stay a while and discover the abundance of fresh air and rolling hills, award-winning wineries, an energetic downtown with fabulous restaurants, art and boutique shopping, world-class cycling and hiking routes, you-pick farms, state-of-the-art sporting facilities, gorgeous special event venues, championship golf courses, and heartwarming local festivals.
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TOP-RATED RESTAURANTS
Morgan Hill has made a name for itself as a culinary destination, offering an expansive variety of the hippest craft and pop-up cuisine found in South Silicon Valley. In just the span of a few blocks, you’ll experience more than 30 unique dining options in Downtown Morgan Hill, from a local-favorite Bánh mì stand to our upscale restaurants such as the famed Ladera Grill, winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence four years in a row!
AWARD-WINNING WINERIES
Visit any of our award-winning wineries located in one of the oldest premium wine regions in California. Daily tasting and a range of varietals are available at most wineries. Many offer tours, concerts and dinners. Experience the beauty of Guglielmo Winery – a third generation, family owned winery since 1925 – or a newer boutique winery like Lion Ranch where the winemaker can share their story of how they got into the business while pouring a glass of their latest viognier.
“PICK-YOUR-OWN” FARMS
Cherries to strawberries or peppers to pumpkins, we have dozens of farms and ranches where you can pick fresh produce, indulge in preserved and dried delights, pet the animals and learn about where your food comes from. For some of the sweetest fresh and dried locally grown fruit, and the widest variety of heirloom stonefruit on the west coast, visit Andy’s Orchard who has been winning rave reviews since the 1950’s.
VIBRANT COMMUNITY
Our historic downtown offers charming boutiques, interesting public art like a 10x10 tarantula, a year-round farmers’ market, and special events and festivals that attract over 250,000 visitors each year. Popular events such as the Mushroom Mardi Gras, the Fourth of July Parade, FREE Friday Night Music Series and the Taste of Morgan Hill are family favorites. You can take part in your choice of art walks, brew crawls and wine strolls, or attend live theatre and dinner shows throughout the year.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Right in our backyard, you’ll find a dozen parks, including Henry W. Coe State Park – the largest state park in Northern California. Parks are open year-round for hiking, mountain bikers, backpackers, equestrians, car campers, picnickers, photographers and people who simply like parks. Henry Coe Park was recently featured as one of the “Top 12 California State Parks You Must Visit.”
Superb SPORTS FACILITIES
Take advantage of our amazing year-round weather by planning a turf or aquatic sport tournament at one of our state-of-the-art sporting facilites. Golf enthusiasts can tee off at the Jack Nicklaus designed Coyote Creek Golf Club or the masterpiece CordeValle course designed by acclaimed outdoorsman Robert Trent Jones Jr.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Stay a while! We have a wide range of lodging choices in Morgan Hill, which offer family friendly accommodations for you to rest and get ready for your next day’s adventures. You’ll find Morgan Hill to be your closest get-away in Silicon Valley. Planning or attending a wedding or event in Morgan Hill? We have you covered there too! Let us know if you want to secure a room block and we can help.
A GREAT PLACE TO RIDE
Morgan Hill has long been a destination for serious and recreational cyclists alike. We have a passionate and deep-seated bike culture and are proud to be the home and headquarters of Specialized Bicycle Components– an industry leader in cycling technology and bicycle manufacturing. You can find Specialized and other bike brands at Bike Therapy, a downtown boutique bike shop. Get fitted for a new bicycle to take for a spin on the roads or trails in our beautiful city!