Castroville, CA

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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 🌊🌊🌊
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is ₩287,756 per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
₩287,756
₩342,156 total
Feb 16 - Feb 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! (2,937 reviews)
Great place to stay

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn

2.5 out of 5
Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St Carmel CA
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! (1,488 reviews)
Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The room was cozy. Carmel was just a walk away. The room was very reasonably priced. The complimentary breakfast was delicious. The atmosphere made our stay wonderful.

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026

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Carmel Bay View Inn
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! (1,500 reviews)
Really enjoyed the friendliness of the staff. Room was cute and cozy. Really loved the fire place

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026

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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

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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

Reviews of Castroville

3.7
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
2
5 - Excellent 33%
4 - Good
1
4 - Good 17%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 33%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 17%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

3/5 - Okay

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Castrovile is a small town

2/5 - Disappointing

KeefDawg

Small town w limited activities

Cities near Castroville

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