Places to stay in Castroville, California

Castroville is community in Monterey County, California. Castroville is located 9 miles northwest of Salinas, at an elevation of 23 feet. Castroville calls itself "Artichoke Center of the World" and hosts the annual Castroville Artichoke Festival. Marilyn Monroe was named the festival's Artichoke Queen in 1948 and William Hung was named the Artichoke King in 2006. The community also displays the world's largest artificial artichoke. 75% of the US supply of artichokes is produced in Castroville. The local high school, North Monterey County High School, Castroville, fields a Marching Band which has traveled to China, performed at Bill Clinton's second Inaugural Parade, and traveled to Italy in April 2007. North Monterey County Middle School and Castroville Elementary are also located in Castroville. Places to eat in the region include Trolley Car Rotisserie, The Choke Coach, Lemongrass, and Moss Landing Cafe.

If you are travelling in the area, Castroville is located close to Beach School (historical), Courtyard Salinas Monterey, Marina Branch Monterey County Free Libraries, Iglesia Santa Pentecostes Templo and Community Baptist Church of Aromas.

The center of Castroville ( which is at is longitude -121°45'36 and latitude 36°45'56.52 ) is located 3 miles away from Moss Landing, 7 miles away from Marina and 9 miles away from Salinas.

Available Castroville lodging

We currently have 4 accommodations in and around Castroville.

Castroville Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs and Extended Stay

Castroville Camping & RV, Cottages, Rentals and Lodges / Ranches

Other useful links:

• Castroville Chamber of Commerce
• Castroville, California on Wikipedia