7 Budget-Friendly Travel Tips for Morgan Hill, California
Morgan Hill is a fantastic getaway for those who want an off-the-beaten path, low key travel experience where they can blend in with the locals. Skip the tourist traps for high-quality California food, wine, farm, and nature experiences without the big city price tags. Here are 7 ways to make your budget-friendly trip to Morgan Hill!
1. Book an Affordable Place to Stay
Morgan Hill hotels typically have slightly lower rates than other traditional vacation destination hotels. This means you get a restful night sleep in a clean, comfortable, independent or branded hotel. Saving on your hotel means you have more travel funds for enjoying dining out and other activities. Sounds like a win to us!
⭐Pro Tip: Stay during the week and avoid the busy summer weekends for the best hotel availability options and rates. Also, check out Morgan Hill hotel specials & packages.
2. Check Out Approachable Wine Country
In California, there are thousands of wineries, so what makes Morgan Hill wineries different? Morgan Hill has an approachable, family-owned wine experience that is unpretentious and can even be inexpensive. You can find many wine tastings for under $15 dollars a person and most wineries offer free live entertainment on weekends, making your Morgan Hill wine country day a whole occasion!
⭐Pro Tip: Take a tour on the Morgan Hill Wine Trolley! Their inclusive tours offer an incredible value including tasting at 3 wineries, food & snacks, and transportation! You might even find a new favorite winery and become a wine club member.
3. Try a Top-Notch Happy Hour
Food is one of the biggest travel motivators, and frankly one of the biggest motivators in life! Morgan Hill does not disappoint when it comes to culinary experiences. Foodies will love the sophisticated, yet warm comfortability of Morgan Hill's restaurants. Dine in the trendy downtown at the hip farm-to-table joint, MOHI Farm, or try the modern artisianal cuisine of a Michelin-star-awarded chef at Odeum. You'll also find one of the nation's top vegan restaurants, Craft Roots Vegan Bar & Grill, and dozens of other hidden gems across the city. We are willing to bet your must-try list will grow with a visit to Morgan Hill.
⭐Pro Tip: Look up a restaurant's Happy Hour times and visit for a sampling of food and drink and lower price points. We're also a fan of the "restaurant crawl" approach, moving from one restaurant to another for each course.
4. Visit A Local Farm
Okay, hear us out. Farms are one of the best activities to enjoy in Morgan Hill! There are a dozen farms in the area, each with its own unique set of offerings. Any time of year you will find local farmstands, markets, and other agriculture-related to do. In the spring and summer enjoy pick-your-own cherries, strawberries, and flowers. In the fall, enjoy The Weather Channel's "Coolest Pumpkin Patch of the Year."
⭐Pro Tip: Check out our Farm Guide to tailor your agriculture experience. In the fall, Spina Farms Pumpkin Patch has free parking on weekdays, so save some funds and go then. Admission is also free.
5. Explore Hidden Gem Nature
Breathe in, breathe out. Ahhh! Morgan Hill is chock full of exquisite nature experiences within minutes from the city center. Take a leisurely walk, picnic, hike, or bike ride through uncrowded parks. Morgan Hill is also home to Northern California’s largest State Park, Henry W. Coe boasting over 90,000 acres of pristine backcountry. Uvas Canyon features lush trails and seasonal waterfalls. You can even spot wildlife in this biodiversity hotspot.
⭐Pro Tip: There really is no trick to this one. Most Morgan Hill outdoor recreation experiences are completely FREE to enjoy. Check your destination in advance to make sure it is open to visitors, and go prepared for your activity!
6. Attend Free Festivals
Morgan Hill knows how to throw a party, and offers a glimpse into the local culture at each and every one of our signature annual events. In the summer enjoy free entertainment on Friday nights at the downtown amphitheater. Once a month, a local maker's market pops up next to the Saturday Farmers Market, creating a mini-street fair atmosphere.
⭐Pro Tip: Check the Visit Morgan Hill event calendar for a list of signature annual events and ongoing local happenings throughout the year!
7. Make Day Trips to NorCal Hot Spots
Morgan Hill is conveniently located on California Highway 101, at the crossroads between Silicon Valley and the Central Coast. About an hour's drive in any direction you can find yourself at the greater SF Bay Area’s top attractions such as the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Winchester Mystery House, or Gilroy Premium Outlets.
⭐Pro Tip: Stay overnight at a hotel in Morgan Hill and make day trips to these Nor Cal hot spots.
