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Fort Ord

Once America’s most beautiful army base, this abandoned military fort on the coast of Monterey Bay has been left to the elements.

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Salinas, California

The Steinbeck House Restaurant

Eat a tasty meal in the house where John Steinbeck was born.

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Castroville, California

World's Largest Artichoke Statue

It should come as no surprise that the world's largest artichoke lies in the town that calls itself the "Artichoke Center of the World."

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7 miles from Salinas

Castroville, California

Sauce Bros Barge

An abandoned boat that's been stranded mysteriously for decades.

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9 miles from Salinas

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Elkhorn Slough

More than 700 species live within this murky marvel of a swamp on California's coast.

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11 miles from Salinas

Monterey, California

Dennis the Menace Playground

This municipal playground was co-created by the father of one of the most playful characters ever.

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13 miles from Salinas

Monterey, California

Monterey's Custom House

The oldest U.S. Government building in California, and it's State Historic Landmark #1.

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14 miles from Salinas

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