John Steinbeck House

The Steinbeck House is a Queen Anne style Victorian built in Salinas in 1897 and purchased by the Steinbeck family in 1900, where author John Steinbeck was born and raised. The Valley Guild, formed by eight women interested in gourmet cooking and showcasing Salinas Valley produce, purchased the house in 1973, renovated and restored it, and opened it to the public as a restaurant on February 27, 1974, the 72nd anniversary of John Steinbeck's birth. The house operates as a restaurant serving lunch Tuesday through Saturday, located two blocks west of the National Steinbeck Center at 132 Central Avenue in Salinas, and also features a gift shop called The Best Cellar. It is operated by volunteers with a minimum of paid staff.

The Steinbeck House is a Queen Anne style Victorian built in Salinas in 1897. The Steinbeck family purchased the home in 1900 and raised their family there; it was the birthplace and boyhood home of author John Steinbeck. The Valley Guild, formed by eight enthusiastic women who shared a common interest in gourmet cooking and wanted to showcase Salinas Valley produce, purchased the house in 1973. The Guild renovated and restored the house after purchasing it, and it opened to the public as a restaurant on February 27, 1974, the 72nd anniversary of John Steinbeck's birth. The house is operated by volunteers with a minimum of paid staff and recently celebrated its 42nd anniversary. In April 1995, E. Clampus Vitus designated the house as a literary landmark. In August 2000, the house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Oprah Winfrey and members of her book club visited the Steinbeck House in September 2003, and her show was filmed on the front lawn of the house.

A unique experience in the birthplace of world-renowned author John Steinbeck that celebrates his significant contributions to the local community and the world.

• Restaurant lunch service

• The Best Cellar gift shop

• House tours

1. 1The Steinbeck Housesteinbeckhouse.com
2. 2About Us | The Steinbeck Housesteinbeckhouse.com
3. 3About John Steinbeck | The Steinbeck Housesteinbeckhouse.com
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