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Castroville, California

World's Largest Artichoke Statue

It should come as no surprise that the world's largest artichoke lies in the town that calls itself the "Artichoke Center of the World."

Castroville, California

Sauce Bros Barge

An abandoned boat that's been stranded mysteriously for decades.

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Elkhorn Slough

More than 700 species live within this murky marvel of a swamp on California's coast.

3 miles from Castroville

Salinas, California

The Steinbeck House Restaurant

Eat a tasty meal in the house where John Steinbeck was born.

7 miles from Castroville

Salinas, California

Fort Ord

Once America’s most beautiful army base, this abandoned military fort on the coast of Monterey Bay has been left to the elements.

9 miles from Castroville

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Jellyfish Exhibit at Monterey Bay Aquarium

One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.

12 miles from Castroville

Monterey, California

Doc Ricketts' Lab

Steinbeck's old stomping grounds, immortalized in Cannery Row.

12 miles from Castroville

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