Downtown Hollister
Leal Winery
San Juan Oaks Golf Club
Pinnacles National Monument
Community Lifestyle
Conveniences
Conveniences
Small Town Atmosphere, Modern Amenities Hollister has a relaxed small town atmosphere with many conveniences including Target, Safeway and Nob Hill grocery stores, Starbucks, Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital, Gavilan Community College, dining and entertainment. For a convenient day trip, the Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz, and San Jose are less than an hour’s drive.
- Safeway Grocery Store
- Nob Hill Grocery Store
- Target with Fresh Grocery
- Save Mart Supermarket
- Hollister Super Market
- Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital
- Gavilan Community College
Downtown
Downtown
Charming Downtown
Hollister’s historic downtown is home to restaurants, specialty shops, boutiques, performing arts venues, farmers’ markets, and community events throughout the year. Enjoy a coffee and live music at Mars Hill, dine on the patio at The Knife and Fork, catch a game at Cheap Seats Pub, or see the latest play from the San Benito Stage Company at the historic Granada Theater. Visit downtownhollister.org for a calendar of events.
- Granada Theater / SB Stage Company
- Knife & Fork Restaurant
- Running Rooster Restaurant
- Gavilan College
- Cheap Seats Pub
- Mars Hill Coffeehouse
- The Heavenly Bakery
- Veterans Memorial Building/VFW
- The Market & The Butcher
- Movies Under the Stars
- Farmers’ Market Street Festivals and Parades
Recreation
Recreation & Fun
Outdoor Recreation
San Benito County residents enjoy renowned recreation. Pinnacles National Monument and Fremont Peak State Park offer a close getaway for hiking, rock climbing, camping, and nature watching. For golf enthusiasts, San Juan Oaks Golf Course is California’s first Fred Couples Signature Golf Course and home of a PGA Tour Qualifying School event. Hollister Hills is one of the most visited parks in the area with 24 miles of bike trails and over 250,000 visitors annually.
World-Class Wineries
Some of the highest rated Pinot Noir is produced at Calera along San Benito County’s wine trail. Leal Vineyards, adjacent to town, hosts events with live music, entertainment, and award winning wines during the warm summer months. Guerra Family Concerts is also another popular venue for concerts and wine amongst the foothills in a beautiful setting.
- Pinnacles National Monument
- Fremont Peak State Park
- San Juan Oaks Golf Club
- Ridgemark Golf & Country Club
- Bolado Park Golf Club
- Hollister Hills Gold’s Gym
- Rovella’s Gym & Health Spa
- Premier Cinemas
- Casa de Fruta
- Swank Farms
- Ella’s Italian Restaurant
- The Inn at Tres Pinos Restaurant
- Downtown San Juan Bautista
- San Benito County Wine Trail
- Leal Vineyards
- Guerra Family Concerts
Schools
Schools
The Hollister School District and the San Benito County High School offer great education. There are several elementary and middle schools in Hollister; below are a few of the schools. The Hollister School District can be reached at 831.630.6300
For higher education, Gavilan Community College offers a variety of courses at its downtown Hollister campus.
Public
- Little Baler Preschool
- Cerra Vista Elementary School
- Gabilan Hills Elementary School
- Sunnyslope Elementary
- Marguerite Maze Middle School
- Rancho San Justo Middle School
- San Benito High School
- Gavilan Community College Hollister Campus
Private
- Sacred Heart School
- Montessori School
- Cerra Christian School
- Apostolic Christian School
- Calvary Christian School
Weather
Weather
Ideally located between the coastal climate of the Monterey Bay and the Merced County heat, residents enjoy great weather year round. San Benito County boasts 333 days of sunshine each year.*
*Source: San Benito County Chamber of Commerce
Community
Community Groups
Many associations and community groups are involved in Hollister and San Benito County. From promoting business and tourism to supporting local arts and culture, San Benito County has many residents active in the community. Below is a sample of local organizations:
- San Benito County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
- Hollister Downtown Association
- Hollister Rotary Club
- San Benito Arts Council
- Community Foundation for San Benito County
