萨利纳斯

的 birthplace of novelist John Steinbeck 和 the primary city in one the world’s most famous farming regions, 萨利纳斯 draws devoted readers of such Steinbeck classics as 愤怒的葡萄 和 伊甸园之东, as well as visitors looking to explore an authentic corner of California. 位于南边不到一小时车程处 圣荷西 和 the Bay Area, 萨利纳斯 offers a great way to start your 蒙特利县 冒险，包括停在 加州欢迎中心 在萨利纳斯市中心, where you can find useful information on local things to do while also exploring a historic railroad depot.

在萨利纳斯要做的事情

令人印象深刻的和现代的 国家斯坦贝克中心 是必须的, not only for devotees of the Nobel Prize–winning writer, but for anyone looking to learn more about 萨利纳斯 itself. 的 center’s main exhibit tells Steinbeck’s story 和 is organized geographically to highlight 位置 周围 蒙特利县 that played a role in his life 和 work. A few blocks from the center in the Queen Anne–style Victorian where Steinbeck grew up, 现在是哪个家 斯坦贝克故居, a restaurant where Steinbeck family pictures 和 memorabilia are on display.

萨利纳斯 is certainly a city that reveres its history in other ways as well. 的 加州竞技赛利纳斯 began as a Wild West show in 1911 和 today is one of the top 20 events of its kind in the country (和 the largest rodeo in the state). 的 rodeo also honors the area’s rich Mexican-American culture with mariachi music 和 performances by charros (Mexican horsemen) in their elaborately detailed outfits. 萨利纳斯 is also a great destination for anyone who loves Mexican food, 多亏了当地最受欢迎的 El Charrito (1981年开始经营)和 阿兹台克别墅, which blends traditional 和 contemporary approaches.

In his writings, Steinbeck told the story of the 萨利纳斯山谷, the fertile region often described as “the Salad Bowl of the World.” 农场, an education center 和 operating agricultural facility, offers guided tours that take you inside 萨利纳斯山谷 farming. You can sample the bounty of the l和 by picking up fresh produce at its store or treat yourself to delectable deep-dish pies baked with fruit produced on 农场.

At 农场 和 throughout the 萨利纳斯山谷, you’re bound to notice giant plywood cutout figures rising from the fields. Somewhere between sculpture 和 mural, these photo-realistic billboard-sized works of art, 高达20英尺, were created by 蒙特利县 artist 约翰Cerney. 的y depict scenes of daily life in the 萨利纳斯山谷, such as people harvesting iceberg lettuce 和 working on irrigation projects.

萨利纳斯山谷 Wineries 和 Vineyards

While the 萨利纳斯山谷 will forever be associated with lettuce, it has also become a destination for wine lovers. 从萨利纳斯出发，沿着 河道葡萄酒径 向南 索莱达 as you travel above the valley floor along the Santa Lucia Highl和s bench. 出了城，停在亲密处 蜻蜓目酒厂 to taste its small-batch varietals crafted in the 法国 style by owner 和 winemaker Dennis Hoey; a few miles down River Road 和 you’ll find Rustique, a family-owned 和 -operated winery with a tasting room in a century-old barn. 101号公路继续向南行驶, take in valley views 和 savor single vineyard Syrahs 和 Pinot Noir while picnicking on the terrace at 忿怒. And just a short detour from the wine trail, step into the valley’s past at the beautifully restored Mission Nuestra Señora de la 索莱达.

的re are more attractions near 萨利纳斯 on the drive to Monterey, just 30 minutes away along the coast. 托罗县公园’s 20 miles of trails draw mountain bikers, 徒步旅行者, 和 equestrians eager to explore its 4,756英亩连绵起伏的草原, 峡谷, 和森林. And for some faster-paced excitement, WeatherTech赛道拉古纳塞卡 is one of the country’s most storied road racing tracks.