Guided Steinbeck, Wine, & Historic Salinas Tours:
River Road Wine Trail
Discover what even most locals don't know: the Salinas Valley is the largest wine grape producing region in California and our wines are world class. The River Road Wine Trail is not touristy or crowded - and you'll get to experience world-class wines while chatting with the owners and winemakers of the Salinas Valley. You'll
experience the breathtaking beauty of the Salinas Valley from the foothills of the Santa Lucia Highlands with the panoramic view from the tasting room on Hahn Estates. Behind the scenes and vineyard tours available. Public Art
Experience the WPA-era and more current Public Art pieces in and around Salinas. From the Post Office and College, to the Court House and Train Station, there is a wealth of excellent and historic art to see. Special trips to the Claes Oldenburg sculpture and John Cerney Murals included. Art Deco Downtown
Experience the beauty of Art Deco and Moderne-style architecture in the city with the most Art Deco buildings between San Francisco & Los Angeles. Get a look at the inside of the historic Fox California Theater and story behind its creation. I'll introduce you to the places to where locals eat and drink along the way, as well as the cool history of the town where John Steinbeck was born and wrote about in his books. Steinbeck Experience
Learn the secrets of Salinas from author John Steinbeck's view while walking through the historic downtown district of Salinas. Find out the story behind the story and the actual locations Steinbeck wrote about in his famous books in the heart of Oldtown Salinas. I'll share the spots where Steinbeck ate and drank and which ones are worth going back to. You'll get to tour the house where he as born and even eat there! Plus a peek inside the National Steinbeck Center. Great for fans of the world-famous author, John Steinbeck. Also tours of Elkhorn Slough & Pinnacles National Park available!
