Description
Several of Steinbeck's works are set in Salinas or the Salinas Valley, for example, "Tortilla Flat" (1935), "East of Eden" (1952) and "Of Mice and Men" (1937). The house in which Steinbeck was born (132 Central Avenue, corner of Stone Street) is an imposing building, which now houses a restaurant on the ground floor.
Hobbies & Activities category: Culinary attraction;  Literary site;  National Register of Buildings
Address
Steinbeck House
132 Central Avenue
Salinas, CA 93901-2651
United States
Phone 1 (408) 424-2735
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open11:3011:3011:3011:3011:3011:30Closed
Closed14:0014:0014:0014:0014:0014:00
Tips
The Steinbeck House is open for Sunday Summer Tours from Memorial Day through Labor Day, from 1-3 p.m. for a modest admission charge.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Attractions Near Steinbeck House, Salinas