The best things to do in Morgan Hill

34 things to do we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Public pool featuring big and little pools, water slides, and lap swimming, plus lessons.

16200 Condit Rd

Public pool featuring big and little pools, water slides, and lap swimming, plus lessons.

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Luxurious venue, with stunning views and spacious surroundings, hosting weddings and other events.

1978 Willow Springs Rd

Luxurious venue, with stunning views and spacious surroundings, hosting weddings and other events.

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Membership-only country club with a pool.

5295 Broadway Terrace #15 (Oakland)

Membership-only country club with a pool.

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This 18-hole public golf course with rolling hills & 3 lakes hosts tournaments & events.

2951 Club Dr (Gilroy)

This 18-hole public golf course with rolling hills & 3 lakes hosts tournaments & events.

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Executive golf course that's good for beginners and practicing.

5055 Santa Teresa Blvd (Gilroy)

Executive golf course that's good for beginners and practicing.

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San Jose Municipal Golf Course is a classic William P. Bell 18 that blends rolling fairways with sneaky-fast greens, plus a driving range…

1560 Oakland Rd (San Jose)

San Jose Municipal Golf Course is a classic William P. Bell 18 that blends rolling fairways with sneaky-fast greens, plus a driving range for tune-ups. Play a round, take a lesson if your slice needs therapy, then refuel on the patio at Muni Bar & Grill...

From the Fremont newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Stockton Golf & Country Club pairs a championship course with a 44,000-square-foot clubhouse, state-of-the-art fitness center, member…

3800 Country Club Blvd (Stockton)

Stockton Golf & Country Club pairs a championship course with a 44,000-square-foot clubhouse, state-of-the-art fitness center, member dining, and a sparkling pool, all built for family time and community. Established in 1914, it’s a classic spot to play, dine, or plan that event you keep putting off.

From the Lodi newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Need a breezy reset close to home? Lake Merritt Amphitheater lines up a pretty perfect combo of shoreline strolls, lakeside art, birds…

QPXQ+Q9, Between 12th Street and 1st Ave., Lake Merritt Blvd (Oakland)

Need a breezy reset close to home? Lake Merritt Amphitheater lines up a pretty perfect combo of shoreline strolls, lakeside art, birds galore, and community performances. Pack a blanket, meet a friend, and let the Necklace of Lights make the evening feel a little extra.

From the San Ramon newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Jack Nicklaus designed across rolling South Bay hills, Coyote Creek Golf Club delivers 36 holes on the Valley and Tournament courses, a…

1 Coyote Creek Golf Dr

Jack Nicklaus designed across rolling South Bay hills, Coyote Creek Golf Club delivers 36 holes on the Valley and Tournament courses, a layout that rewards smart swings and good company. Play a round, then grab a draft and a bite at 12 Mile Station.

From the Gilroy newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Chasing that perfect walk spoiled? Spring Hills Golf Course sneaks you into Watsonville’s foothills with tight fairways, meandering…

501 Spring Hills Dr (Watsonville)

Chasing that perfect walk spoiled? Spring Hills Golf Course sneaks you into Watsonville’s foothills with tight fairways, meandering streams, and elevated tees, then rewards you with back nine views over Monterey County. It’s the kind of local challenge that keeps the short game honest and the mind pretty zen.

From the Santa Cruz newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Happy Hollow Park & Zoo mixes pint-sized rides, a charming puppet theater and real-deal animal moments, including Twix the red panda, plus…

748 Story Rd (San Jose)

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo mixes pint-sized rides, a charming puppet theater and real-deal animal moments, including Twix the red panda, plus hands-on education programs that turn curiosity into giggles. Low-stress, high-smile San Jose staple when you need an easy kid win this week.

From the San Jose newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Golfland San Jose

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Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag.

976 Blossom Hill Rd (San Jose)

Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag.

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Movie theater screening new releases as well as independent, foreign & avant-garde flicks.

4186 Piedmont Ave #5133 (Oakland)

Movie theater screening new releases as well as independent, foreign & avant-garde flicks.

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Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

925 Blossom Hill Rd #2000 (San Jose)

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

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CineLux Morgan Hill

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Located in Tennant Station Shopping Center, this modern theater offers new releases & comfy seats.

750 Tennant Station

Located in Tennant Station Shopping Center, this modern theater offers new releases & comfy seats.

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California Theatre

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Restored 1927 motion picture house turned performing-arts venue, also offers private event options.

345 S 1st St (San Jose)

Restored 1927 motion picture house turned performing-arts venue, also offers private event options.

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Indoor trampoline center featuring an open jump arena, a foam cube pit, dodgeball & basketball.

1901 Monterey Rd (San Jose)

Indoor trampoline center featuring an open jump arena, a foam cube pit, dodgeball & basketball.

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Topgolf

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Sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games.

10 Topgolf Dr (San Jose)

Sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games.

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Country club with a restaurant, an 18-hole golf course, and an outdoor patio, plus facilities for weddings.

1000 Old Quarry Rd (San Jose)

Country club with a restaurant, an 18-hole golf course, and an outdoor patio, plus facilities for weddings.

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Golf club offering a driving range and a 9-hole course, plus lessons.

260 Bernal Rd (San Jose)

Golf club offering a driving range and a 9-hole course, plus lessons.

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This retro drive-in movie theater screens the latest releases & pipes sound into cars via FM radio.

3630 Hillcap Ave (San Jose)

This retro drive-in movie theater screens the latest releases & pipes sound into cars via FM radio.

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Golf academy and course featuring a restaurant with outdoor seating, plus a 27-hole golf club with a restaurant and a pro shop.

23600 McKean Rd (San Jose)

Golf academy and course featuring a restaurant with outdoor seating, plus a 27-hole golf club with a restaurant and a pro shop.

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Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

3088 Olsen Dr (San Jose)

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

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Family-friendly amusement center featuring bowling, karaoke, arcade games and a bar.

2200 Eastridge Loop Ste 2094 (San Jose)

Family-friendly amusement center featuring bowling, karaoke, arcade games and a bar.

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Balmy Alley

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Iconic block-long alley featuring a constantly changing collection of murals by various artists.

50 Balmy St (San Francisco)

Iconic block-long alley featuring a constantly changing collection of murals by various artists.

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Art Deco theater opened in 1931 hosting ballet & symphony performances, plus classic movies.

2025 Broadway (Oakland)

Art Deco theater opened in 1931 hosting ballet & symphony performances, plus classic movies.

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Familiar theatre with roomy seating, craft beer and wine, as well as burgers and sliders.

2306 Almaden Rd (San Jose)

Familiar theatre with roomy seating, craft beer and wine, as well as burgers and sliders.

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Grand Lake Theatre

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Restored 1926 movie palace with a Wurlitzer organ & themed auditoriums, screening first-run films.

3200 Grand Ave (Oakland)

Restored 1926 movie palace with a Wurlitzer organ & themed auditoriums, screening first-run films.

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Gleneagles

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Public golf course offering disc golf after 1 p.m. on weekends and holidays.

2100 Sunnydale Ave (San Francisco)

m. on weekends and holidays.

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Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

8787 San Ysidro Ave (Gilroy)

Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

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Golf course featuring an 18-hole course, driving range, well-stocked pro shop & restaurant.

2995 Tuers Rd (San Jose)

Golf course featuring an 18-hole course, driving range, well-stocked pro shop & restaurant.

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180+ rose varieties typically blooming April-November in a colorful 5.5-acre garden with a fountain.

1649 Naglee Ave (San Jose)

5-acre garden with a fountain.

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Stagecoach Greens

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Laid-back course offering beer and wine at its various miniature golf holes.

1379 4th St (San Francisco)

Laid-back course offering beer and wine at its various miniature golf holes.

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Urban Putt San Jose

Entertainment

UFO-themed mini-golf venue, with cocktails and San Jose-inspired pizza.

201 S Second St Ste 150 (San Jose)

UFO-themed mini-golf venue, with cocktails and San Jose-inspired pizza.

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