California · 1 to 2 nights · about 45 miles

Northern California Renaissance Faire: San Jose to Hollister

A fall faire at Casa de Fruta for Bay Area drivers.

The Northern California Renaissance Faire takes over Casa de Fruta near Hollister each fall. Bay Area drivers come down US-101 and CA-152; Monterey is a natural add-on.

Official event site: Northern California Renaissance Faire

Where to stay, night by night

1. Stop 1 · 1 night

   Gilroy, CA

   Closest hotels, 20 minutes from the faire.

   Our pick: Hilton Garden Inn Gilroy

   Boutique inns in GilroyPrivate homes on Vrbo

2. Stop 2 · 1 night

   Monterey, CA

   A coastal night an hour southwest.

   Our pick: Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

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When to go

Weekends from mid-September through late October.

Check exact dates and tickets on the Northern California Renaissance Faire page before you book.

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