John Steinbeck’s Birthplace and Boyhood Home is a Restored Queen Anne Victorian owned by the Valley Guild. Built in Salinas in 1897, it was opened to the public as a restaurant on February 27, 1974 —the 72nd anniversary of John Steinbeck’s birth. This charming restaurant is located two blocks west of the National Steinbeck Center at 132 Central Avenue in Salinas. Open for lunch Tuesday-Saturday 11:30am-2:00pm. Gift Shop 11:00am-3:00pm.
The Steinbeck House
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Where:
132 Central Ave
Salinas, CA 93908
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Meeting & Event Information
Largest Meeting Room:
60 sq ft
Amenities
- Private/Group Tours
- Private/Group Events
- Group Rates Available
- Special Interest Tours Offered
- Highchairs/Booster Seats Available
- Kid's Menu Available
- Group Dining
- Private Rooms Available
- Beer & Wine Only
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Average Entree $$= $13-21
- Average Entree $= Under $12
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Family-friendly
- Gift Shop
- Internet Access
- Meeting Space On-site
- Motorcoach Parking on site
- Blue Zones Project Approved Restaurants
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