Overview
Morgan Hill is a city in Santa Clara County, California, at the southern tip of Silicon Valley, in the San Francisco Bay Area. With a population of 45,000 in 2020, Morgan Hill is primarily a bedroom community for Silicon Valley, as well as the seat for several high-tech companies.
3 sights · 6 things to do · 8 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 7 places to stay
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Best things about Morgan Hill
Henry Coe State Park
The largest state park in northern California. It is open year-round for hikers, mountain bikers, backpackers, equestrians, car campers, picnickers, and photographers.
Anderson Lake County Park
Park office. It is great for hiking, running, biking, and skating on paved trails. The lake is open for boating and fishing. Jet-skis and float tubes are permitted.
Morgan Hill Historical Society
Great museum for learning the history of Morgan Hill. Friendly staff accompany a beautiful, well-trimmed garden.
Guglielmo Winery
Morgan Hill Cellars
Mohi Ranch
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Feb–Nov. Summer highs reach about 73°F; winter lows dip to about 38°F. Wettest: Jan and Dec. (climate data from nearby Watsonville)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- SJC Mineta San Jose International Airport, San Jose — 23 mi away (major hub). Directions
- MRY Monterey Regional Airport, Monterey — 39 mi away. Directions
Morgan Hill sits astride US 101, a major north-south highway that spans the Pacific coast from San Diego to Seattle. Commercial air service is via Mineta San Jose International Airport, approximately 20 miles to the north. Morgan Hill is connected to San Jose and San Francisco by Caltrain service, but only during peak commute hours. Bus stations include Line 87 at the Morgan Hill Civic Center. Time Table
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Morgan Hill Historical Society, Guglielmo Winery, Morgan Hill Cellars
- Lunch Snowee Rolls
- Afternoon Cinelux Theaters, EmmaLily Vineyards
- Dinner Rosy's at the Beach
- Evening Boxseat Sports Grill
Day 2
- Morning Mohi Ranch
- Lunch O'Henry's Donuts
- Afternoon Anderson Lake County Park
- Dinner Betsy's Restaurant
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
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Map
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Understand
Morgan Hill is named after its founder, Hiram Morgan Hill. Many locals have confused the city's namesake with a nearby hill named El Toro. The city is in fact remarkably flat.
Municipal information
Morgan Hill city website
Get in
Morgan Hill sits astride US 101, a major north-south highway that spans the Pacific coast from San Diego to Seattle. Commercial air service is via Mineta San Jose International Airport, approximately 20 miles to the north. Morgan Hill is connected to San Jose and San Francisco by Caltrain service, but only during peak commute hours. Bus stations include Line 87 at the Morgan Hill Civic Center. Time Table
Get around
Santa Clara Valley bus service schedule.
See
See Henry Coe State Park
The largest state park in northern California. It is open year-round for hikers, mountain bikers, backpackers, equestrians, car campers, picnickers, and photographers.
Do
Wineries and Vineyards
Entertainment
Events
Buy
Shopping areas include downtown and the Cochrane area (known as Cochrane Commons). There are plenty of Starbucks stores, and a Target superstore is in Cochrane Commons.
Eat
Eat Betsy's Restaurant
Great food and some of the best prime rib served on weekends.
Eat Maurizio's
Italian cuisine & seafood. Hidden gem with appetizing calamari and enlightening ambience.
Eat O'Henry's Donuts
Burgers served from 10AM-3PM. Friendly staff serve freshly baked donuts; recommended to arrive in the morning.
Eat Rosy's at the Beach
California cuisine; seafood.
Eat Sinaloa Cafe
Mexican cuisine.
Eat Mr. Falafel
Mediterranean and Vegetarian food prepared to order. Sharwma, Kefta Kabob, Hummus, Baba Ganoush and tabbouleh salads.
Eat Snowee Rolls
Small space hidden within downtown. Great variety of flavors and toppings for rolled ice cream.
Drink
Sleep
Stay safe
Be careful to check for ticks after hiking in fields in the bay area or anywhere with tall grass. There is a high rate of Lyme disease transmission in the Bay Area. If a bulls' eye rash develops at the tick bite site, immediately seek medical help and treatment with antibiotics.
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