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Lunch inside Steinbeck’s restored Victorian birthplace, operated by the volunteer-led Valley Guild. A proud showcase for Salinas Valley produce, often mentioned alongside the museum as part of a meaningful literary day.
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Lunch in Steinbeck's Victorian boyhood home; local produce
132 Central Ave, Salinas, CA 93901 Get directions
$20–30
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