Castroville is a small agricultural town, with a big heart. Just a few miles inland from the Monterey Bay and surrounded by robust fields of artichokes, sits Castroville; known as the "Artichoke Center of the World." http://www.seemonterey.com/monterey-county-california/castroville-california/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:50:04 +0100 WebGen + FeedCreator 1.7.2-ppt Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:35:24 +0100 http://www.seemonterey.com/monterey-county-california/castroville-california/ Castroville Castroville is a tiny agricultural town with a big heart. Just a few miles inland from the Monterey Bay and surrounded by robust fields of artichokes, sits Castroville, known as the "Artichoke Center of the World." Castroville Artichoke Festival Each May, Castroville hails the violet-thistled veggie with a festival that attracts foodies, farmers and folks who like to celebrate! The two-day event serves up artichokes in every way possible, and includes a first-rate parade, cooking demonstrations, wine tasting, a car show and lots of arts and crafts vendors. A highlight of the event includes choosing the Artichoke Queen, following the footsteps of the first queen crowned in 1948 – Marilyn Monroe! Our Castroville Artichoke Festival section has information on the event, plus nine fantastic artichoke recipes from local chefs. Castroville Hotels Castroville lies at the intersection of two of Monterey County's important roads, and is only a few minutes from both Highway 101 and Highway One. For overnight Castroville hotel accommodations, try the Artichoke Inn or Castroville Motel.  Castroville Map View Larger Map Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:35:24 +0100 en_468_575_0