Castroville

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Castroville artichokes in the setting sun
Castroville artichokes in the setting sun
Freshly planted green lettuce in perfectly plowed rows. High vantage aerial drone view. Castroville, CA. Artichoke Capital of the world.
Artichokes glowing in the golden sunset light in the Castroville area.
Best ride to big sur😍 we stopped at this famous bridge which has the best panoramic view of ocean and bridge. Go pro shot 🌊🌊🌊

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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is CA $257 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
CA $257
CA $306 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,969 reviews)
Very good hotel very clean

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal Monterey CA
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,521 reviews)
The room was clean. It’s an older hotel. We were satisfied with our stay

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

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Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn

2.5 out of 5
Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St Carmel CA
The price is CA $229 per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
CA $229
CA $258 total
Mar 12 - Mar 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,523 reviews)
Great location for the budget traveler. Clean, modest room

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

Carmel Bay View Inn
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28 Sec Walk to Beach: Steam shower, Lululemon Mirror, Power Outage-Free Living

28 Sec Walk to Beach: Steam shower, Lululemon Mirror, Power Outage-Free Living

moss landing CA
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Castroville. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Salinas River Mouth Nature ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (234 reviews)
Every where you turn there are nice reminders, I personally loved that, it made using anything around the house so much easier! I was also emailed instructions that were well thought out and a great reference!

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026

28 Sec Walk to Beach: Steam shower, Lululemon Mirror, Power Outage-Free Living
Little European Lodge

Little European Lodge

3.5 out of 5
45 W Carmel Valley Rd Carmel Valley CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Carmel Valley. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (62 reviews)
The room/bathroom is clean and we were provided with sufficient toiletries, new towels, k-pods, bottled water, etc. Our only problem is the lump at the center of the King size bed.

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

Little European Lodge
Big Sur Lodge-Style House in Carmel with PANORAMIC Ocean, Bay & Valley VIEWS!

Big Sur Lodge-Style House in Carmel with PANORAMIC Ocean, Bay & Valley VIEWS!

Carmel-By-The-Sea CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly vacation home in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
10/10 Exceptional! (132 reviews)
Wonderful Stay — Highly RecommendWe had an amazing stay at this beautiful home. The views are truly incredible, and the house itself is thoughtfully updated with a well‑appointed kitchen, great common areas, and very comfortable bedrooms. The home sits on a hill, so you do need to be able to handle ...

Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026

Big Sur Lodge-Style House in Carmel with PANORAMIC Ocean, Bay & Valley VIEWS!
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Popular places to visit

The beach and dunes at Salinas River State Beach are part of Monterey Bay’s unique coastal dune system and it is home to many species of birds, including the California brown pelican, red-tailed hawk, American kestrel, western snowy plover, western gull, black phoebe, western scrub-jay, California towhee, white-crowned sparrow, and more. The beach is a popular fishing site.

Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve during your travels to Castroville. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Things to do

Monterey County Salinas Valley Farm Tour

Monterey County Salinas Valley Farm Tour

CA $284
per adult
Monterey County Salinas Valley Farm Tour
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Thai Cooking Class in Monterey

CA $169
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Thai Cooking Class in Monterey
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Cities near Castroville

Lettuce field in the Salinas Valley of Monterey County, California

Salinas

Aerial Panoramic View of Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California. Elkhorn Slough is a 7-mile-long tidal slough and estuary on Monterey Bay in Monterey County, California.

Moss Landing

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