Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Steinbeck was born and spent much of his boyhood in this house, four blocks west of the
museum. It's now a twee lunch cafe, which we're not sure he'd approve of. Guided tours
are given on select summer Sundays; check online for details.
Garden of Memories Memorial Park
CEMETERY
(850 Abbott St)
Steinbeck is buried in the family plot at this cemetery, less than 2 miles southeast of down-
town.
Tours
Farm
GUIDED TOUR
(
831-455-2575;
www.thefarm-salinasvalley.com
;
7 Foster Rd; call for tour prices;
usually
10am-5pm or 6pm May-Dec, tours by reservation only)
This family-owned organic fruit-and-veggie stand offers educational walking tours of its
fields. On the drive in, watch for the giant sculptures of farm workers by local artist John
Cerney, which also stand along Hwy 101. The farm is off Hwy 68 at Spreckels Blvd, about
3 miles southwest of downtown.
Ag Venture Tours
GUIDED TOUR
( 831-761-8463;
www.agventuretours.com
; tours adult/child 5-16yr from $70/60)
Take an in-depth look at commercial and organic farm fields around the Salinas Valley.
Festivals & Events
California Rodeo Salinas
RODEO
Bull riding, calf roping, cowboy poetry and carnival rides in late July.
Steinbeck Festival
CULTURE
