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Morgan Hill[dead link] is a city in Santa Clara County, California, at the southern tip of Silicon Valley, in the San Francisco Bay Area. Morgan Hill is primarily an affluent residential community for Silicon Valley, as well as the seat for several high-tech companies.

Get in[edit]

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 also is connected to San Jose and San Francisco by Caltrain service, but only during peak commute hours. Time Table

Get around[edit]

Santa Clara Valley bus service schedule.

See[edit]

  • Henry Coe State Park. Is 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, 19245 Malaguerra Ave, +1 408 779-3634. Park office:. It is great for hiking, running, biking, and skating on paved trails. The lake is open for boating and fishing. Jet-ski's and float tubes are permitted.

Do[edit]

Wineries & Vineyards[edit]

Entertainment[edit]

  • Cinelux theaters (Off of Tennant Street, between Monterey and 101).

Buy[edit]

Shopping areas include downtown and the Cochrane area.

Eat[edit]

  • Betsy's Restaurant & Lounge, 650 Tennant Station (in the bowling alley), +1 408 779-3721. Great food and some of the best prime rib served on weekends.
  • Golden China, 16965 Monterey St, +1 408 778-1878. Chinese food. Also includes free eggroll. Cheap.
  • Just Breakfast, 17415 Monterey St, +1 408 779-7044. Long established diner downtown. Breakfast is specialty but other foods are served.
  • Maurizio's, 25 E. First St, +1 408 782-7550. Italian cuisine & seafood.
  • Moon's Kitchen, 16985 Monterey St, +1 408 778-3883. Asian cuisine.
  • Rosy's at the Beach, 17320 Monterey St, +1 408 778-0551. California cuisine; seafood.
  • Sinaloa Cafe, 17535 Monterey Highway, +1 408 779-9740. Mexican cuisine.
  • Mr. Falafel, 17455 Monterey St (Downtown Morgan Hill), +1 408 778-7777. 11AM-10PM. Mediterranean and Vegetarian food prepared to order. Sharwma, Kefta Kabob, Hummus, Baba Ganoush and tabbouleh salads.

Drink[edit]

Sleep[edit]

Stay safe[edit]

Be careful to check for ticks after hiking in fields in the bay area. 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.

Go next[edit]

Routes through Morgan Hill
San Jose  N  S  Gilroy
San FranciscoSan Jose  N  S  GilroyEND



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