Just inland from Monterey, you’ll come upon an agricultural jewel known as the Salinas Valley. In addition to serving as the backdrop for two of America’s great literary works by John Steinbeck, the valley is today the agricultural heart of the nation for staples like artichokes, lettuce, cauliflower and broccoli: a factoid you might want to conceal from your K-12 contingent. The Salinas Valley is also home to the red-rocked Pinnacles National Monument, two of California’s most historic missions, and several notable vineyards and tasting rooms.
In partnership with Monterey County and the cities of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Del Rey Oaks, Marina, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Salinas,
Sand City, Seaside, Soledad, Pebble Beach, Moss Landing, Carmel Valley, Big Sur, and Salinas Valley.
