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Castroville is definitely off of the beaten path. Well actually it is right off of Hwy 101 or Hwy 1 in central California. If you are staying anywhere near Monterey or Caramel you should stop by. There is not much to see but the fresh fruits and vegetables are the best I have found. The biggest artichokes I have seen in my life; in a stand just off the main road. When I go to a grocery store anywhere else I laugh at their "large" artichokes, they are about he same size as a "small" in Castroville. You can also eat in the giant artichoke, just off Hwy 101. That is where I discovered my love of artichokes. The marinated ones nerve had any appeal but there are many ways to cook an artichoke. *Ma
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There are not only artichokes, you can get just about any fresh veggie out there, and the Strawberries fresh picked. You can walk up to one of the migrant workers and select the strawberries right from their basket.
The prices are right and the quality is outstanding, I don't know why I ever left. Oh yeah, it was the middle of nowhere!
There are also nice beaches near by to stop and watch the hang-gliders.
Definitely need to try it at least once!
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