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1. Pacheco State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Pacheco State Park
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2. Panoche Hills Ecological Reserve ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Panoche Hills Ecological Reserve
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3. Calera Wine Company

Category: Food & Drink

4. Casa de Fruta

5. Eden Rift Vineyards

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6. Leal Vineyards

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7. DeRose Winery

Category: Food & Drink

8. Swank Farms

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9. Northern California Renaissance Faire

Northern California Renaissance Faire
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10. Brigantino Park

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Brigantino Park
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11. Ridgemark Golf and Country Club Resort

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Ridgemark Golf and Country Club Resort
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12. Casa de Fruta Restaurant

Category: Food & Drink
Casa de Fruta Restaurant
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13. TAG Paintball

TAG Paintball
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14. San Benito Stage Company

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

A part of Monterey Bay Area, Hollister is a wonderful place for a weekend getaway. Those who are looking for an exciting way to spend their time can try skydiving or going on a glider ride for an exhilarating birds-eye experience over the city. For a more relaxed and romantic weekend in Hollister, you can visit one of their many wineries.

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