Castroville Travel Guide

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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 £181 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
£181
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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 in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,990 reviews)
yes nice rooms and lots to do around town

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
1 Old Golf Course Rd Monterey CA
The price is £199 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
£199
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,541 reviews)
Everything was great

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal Monterey CA
The price is £83 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
£83
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,550 reviews)
Staff treated us exceptionally well, we enjoyed our room and location! On a great street for walks, restaurants, and convention center!

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

The Monterey Hotel
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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
Stay at this beach holiday home in Castroville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Salinas River Mouth Nature Preserve ...
10/10 Exceptional! (239 reviews)
Excellent views and location. A great place to get away. Host was responsive and great to work with.

Reviewed on 20 Feb 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 Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (62 reviews)
This motel was in a great and easy location to be able to walk to everything from. The room was clean, but very basic, and a shelf or small table to put our toiletries on in the bathroom (and soap in the shower) would have been helpful!

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Little European Lodge
Big Sur-Style Lodge in Carmel - PANORAMIC VIEWS! Hot-Tub, Game Room/Pool & Dogs

Big Sur-Style Lodge in Carmel - PANORAMIC VIEWS! Hot-Tub, Game Room/Pool & Dogs

Carmel-By-The-Sea CA
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (133 reviews)
Pictures don’t do this place justice. It has everything you would need and then some. The downstairs game room was so nice to have since I have multiple teenage boys.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Big Sur-Style Lodge in Carmel - PANORAMIC VIEWS! Hot-Tub, Game Room/Pool & Dogs
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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

Step aboard our stable, USCG inspected, 27ft. pontoon boat, and embark on an unforgettable wildlife adventure!

Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland

£33
per adult
Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland
Monterey County Salinas Valley Farm Tour

Monterey County Salinas Valley Farm Tour

£154
per adult
Monterey County Salinas Valley Farm Tour
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Thai Cooking Class in Monterey

£91
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

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