San Martin, California
San Martin is a community of 6,954 people in Santa Clara County, California.
Why visit San Martin
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 15 parks and trails, 12 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Lions Peak, Wings of History Air Museum, Villa Mira Monte and Coyote Lake - Harvey Bear Ranch County Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; December lows average 37°F.
Weather in San Martin
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About San Martin
San Martin or San Martín (Spanish for Saint Martin) is a village and census-designated place (CDP) in Santa Clara County, California, United States, in the southern Santa Clara Valley. Located to the south of Morgan Hill and north of Gilroy, San Martin is characterized by ranches, wineries, and orchards, as well as large estates in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. As of the 2020 census, San Martin had a population of 7,008.
From the Wikipedia article San Martin, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks3
Wings of History Air Museum
Museum · 0.4 mi
12777 Murphy Avenue, San Martin
Tu,Th 10:00-15:00; Sa,Su 11:00-16:00
Villa Mira Monte
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Historic house in Morgan Hill, California, USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds15
3 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes12
Betsy’s Restaurant
Restaurant · 3.1 mi
650 Tennant Station, Morgan Hill
06:00-21:00
Lion Ranch Vineyards & Winery
Brewery and winery · 1.4 mi
645 West San Martin Avenue, San Martin
History
San Martin was named after St. Martin of Tours, the patron saint of Santa Clara Valley by pioneer Martin Murphy Sr., an early settler and Mexican citizen who built the first Catholic church in the area.
The community has considered incorporating as a city since 2004, but concerns over the community's small size and its ability to pay for municipal services have held efforts back. Other options considered include annexation by Morgan Hill.
From the History section of San Martin, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship11
The Bridge at San Martin
Place of worship · 1.8 mi
425 East Middle Avenue, San Martin
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries26
Jackson Academy of Music And Math (Jamm)
School · 3.8 mi
2700 Fountain Oaks Dr., Morgan Hill
Map of San Martin
77 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 38°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 64°F | 40°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 43°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 44°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 49°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 52°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 54°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 54°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 52°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 48°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 42°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 60°F | 37°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Gilroy (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Santa Clara County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-08-22: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-08-21: Scu Ligtning Complex Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Morgan Hill 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Gilroy 5 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Corralitos 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Interlaken 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
- Amesti 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
- Aromas 14 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Watsonville 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Day Valley 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- Freedom 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- San Jose 19 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Villa Mira Monte, 17860 Monterey Rd., Morgan Hill, CA 9-23-2012 5-18-30 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
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