39 Things to do near Gilroy, CA 95020
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Las Animas Skatepark
Gilroy, California
1.5 miles NWGilroy's small cement skatepark keeps it simple with a compact no-bikes street layout — a quick, free local spot for skaters in the South Bay.
Skateboard
Pinto Lake Disc Golf Course
Watsonville, California
11.2 miles WA secluded disc golf course carved through heavily wooded forest, a canyon, and a creekside hillside leading out to a lake — one of California's more immersive free layouts.
Disc Golf
China Hole
Morgan Hill, California
12.3 miles NA moderately strenuous hike to a historic mineral springs resort site and, a mile farther, China Hole — a 20-foot-wide, 7-to-8-foot-deep natural pool with a small sandy beach and flat boulders.
Camp, Hike, Swim
Henry Coe State Park Campground
Morgan Hill, California
12.5 miles NA wild wilderness state park near Morgan Hill with spectacular spring wildflowers, year-round camping, creeks, ponds, fishing, and miles of hiking and biking on dirt roads and trails.
Camp, Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Hollister Skate Park
Hollister, California
15.2 miles SEA small but fun cement skatepark in Hollister with 3- to 5-foot bowls, open layout, and a laid-back local scene — BMX riders are welcome too.
Skateboard
Aptos High School Disc Golf Course
Aptos, California
16.3 miles WA good mix of disc golf shots across a California high school campus and surrounding wooded area in Aptos — watch for poison oak and ticks, and open to the public after 4pm on school days.
Disc Golf
The Stadium Course at Natividad Creek Park
Salinas, California
21.2 miles SA medium-length disc golf course built on stadium-style terrain in Salinas, with fairways that curve both left and right and elevation that creates natural viewing areas for tournaments.
Disc Golf
Parque De La Raza Disc Golf Course
San Jose, California
22.8 miles NWChallenging wooded fairways with multiple pin positions in a park setting — closed November through mid-April, with a practice basket to warm up before your round.
Disc Golf
Coyote Creek Disc Golf Course at Hellyer Park
San Jose, California
23.4 miles NWHilly, rolling disc golf fairways in a San Jose park with multiple pin positions, dual tees, a practice area by the lake, and great conditions for wind practice.
Disc Golf
Hellyer Park (Coyote Creek DGC)
San Jose, California
24.0 miles NWA free public disc golf course in San Jose at Hellyer Park with hilly, rolling fairways, some trees, dual tees, and two pin positions per hole — facilities near hole 1 west of the freeway.
Disc Golf
Scotts Valley High School Circuit
Scotts Valley, California
24.6 miles WAfternoon winds, elevation changes, and an OB football field make this Scotts Valley High School disc golf circuit a breezy challenge — bring your finesse game.
Disc Golf
Mike Fox Skate Park
Santa Cruz, California
25.1 miles WA public skate park open 9 a.m. to sunset, requiring helmet, elbow pads, knee pads, and composite wheels — no metal wheels, bicycles, or scooters allowed.
Skateboard
Fun Spot Skate Park
Santa Cruz, California
25.4 miles WSanta Cruz's Ken Wormhoudt Skate Park (the old “Fun Spot”) is a sculptural Zach Wormhoudt park starring a 17-foot full pipe and flowing bowls.
Skateboard
CSU Monterey Bay
Marina, California
25.4 miles SWA fun, long course with three sets of tees at CSU Monterey Bay — monthly events on the third Saturday, disc sales nearby, and restrooms available on weekdays.
Disc Golf
Scotts Valley Skate Park
Scotts Valley, California
25.7 miles WA fun, fast skatepark with smooth lines, a fast bowl section, a small beginner bowl, ledges, rails, and stairs in Scotts Valley — a definite stop if you're in the area.
Skateboard
Lake Cunningham Regional Skatepark
San Jose, California
26.2 miles NWA massive free outdoor skate park in San Jose opened in 2008 with so much to skate you'll need a full day to explore it all.
Skateboard
U.C. Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, California
26.9 miles WNine pins played from dual tees with stunning views of Monterey Bay Sanctuary — a breezy, links-style free layout that plays mostly open and often windy.
Disc Golf
Derby Skatepark
Santa Cruz, California
27.0 miles WSkateboard near Santa Cruz, California
Skateboard
Garden of Eden
Felton, California
27.0 miles WA popular Santa Cruz Mountains swimming hole with sunny beaches, blue water, and cliffs for jumping — multiple pools for all ages, with no campfires allowed in the area.
Hike, Swim 0.1-0.9 mi
Natural Bridges State Park / Monarch Butterfly Trail
Santa Cruz, California
27.2 miles WA coastal California trail where Monarch butterflies blanket eucalyptus trees from mid-October to mid-February, leading to a sandy beach with a dramatic rock arch and stunning sunsets.
Hike
