Gilroy / California / United States
Gilroy, California, on the southern tip of Santa Clara County, is nicknamed the "Garlic Capital of the World" for its prolific garlic crop and popular annual Garlic Festival. Wine goes well with garlicky foods, which can be enjoyed along the Gilroy Wine Trail. With mild year-round weather and proximity to many of Californias favorite parks, Gilroy encourages outdoor fun, making it a great location for Columbia. Gilroy Premium Outlet is Californias largest outlet center. Columbia has been creating innovative apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment for outdoor enthusiasts since 1938. Columbia has become a leading global brand by channeling the companys passion for the outdoors and innovative spirit into technologies and performance products that keep people warm, dry, cool and protected year-round.