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The National Steinbeck Center is located in the heart of Oldtown Salinas, a scenic 20 mile drive from Monterey and 105 miles south of San Francisco. Oldtown Salinas boasts a large selection of restaurants, antique shops and other amenities. The Steinbeck House, John Steinbeck's birthplace and boyhood home, is located a short two block walk from the Center. The Steinbeck House is operated as a restaurant by the Valley Guild, a nonprofit organization and is open for lunch Monday through Saturday. The Salinas Valley and Monterey Peninsula host millions of tourists each year. Links to regional attractions and tourist information are located here. Monterey County is home to world renowned wineries, championship golf courses, Laguna Seca Raceway, Pebble Beach, the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row. The Salinas Valley is the most prolific fresh vegetable growing region in the world and home to Fresh Express Farms, Mann's Sunny Shores, Foxy Lettuce and many more companies specializing in lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower and celery. Salinas Valley agriculture was central to many of John Steinbeck's stories. Special agriculture and winery related tours can be arranged by the National Steinbeck Center and our cafe features a complete selection of Salinas Valley fresh salads and Monterey County wines. AREA
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