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2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Castroville, California

Updated June 20, 2017

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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."

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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

Outside view of the Shakespeare Society of America.

Moss Landing, California

Shakespeare Society of America

An archive and museum with a mind-boggling collection of Shakespeare-related objects.

3 miles from Castroville

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The Steinbeck House Restaurant

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

7 miles from Castroville

What was a blank wall became a mural incorporating elements from both Hildagan and Oaxacan cultures.

Salinas, California

Culturas Hidalgo y Oaxaca

Traditional, pre-Hispanic food is served alongside classic favorites in this family-owned Mexican restaurant.

8 miles from Castroville

Abandoned Fort Ord building.

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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