JOHN STEINBECK’S BIRTHPLACE AND BOYHOOD HOME A Restored Victorian Home Now a Charming Luncheon Restaurant
Located at 132 Central Avenue
(two blocks west of the National Steinbeck Center) in Salinas, California
The Valley Guild is a non-profit, volunteer organization which has owned and operated the house since 1972.
Your gratuities are greatly appreciated. They are used to maintain the House and for scholarships.
Visit our “Best Cellar” gift shop featuring unique gifts. It was here that storyteller John Steinbeck related talks of ghosts to the neighborhood youngsters.
The Best Cellar Gift Shop is open from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday.
We value your patronage!
A non-profit volunteer organization whose purpose is to maintain and preserve The Steinbeck House and create new revenues for charities in The Salinas Valley, California
November and December Teas:
November 13th is our Harvest Tea at the Steinbeck House. Enjoy a respite from the hustle and bustle in the Queen Anne style Victorian birthplace of John Steinbeck. All of our menu items are made on site. Fresh-baked scones, tea sandwiches, fresh fruits and assorted desserts. $25 per person includes tax and tip. Call for reservations at 831-424-2735.
December 4th and December 11th. See John Steinbeck's Victorian home decorated for Christmas. Enjoy our menu items that consists of fresh-baked scones, tea sandwiches, fresh fruits and assorted desserts. $25 per person includes tax and tip. Call for reservations at 831-424-2735.
The Steinbeck House will be closed the week of Thanksgiving and re-opening on November 30th.
The Steinbeck House is currently taking reservations for Christmas parties. Please contact us at 831-424-2735 for more information. You may book a private room or the entire house.
Lunch is Served:
Tuesday - Saturday 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
all lunch items are available for take-out
Entree $12.75 includes entre, soup or salad and rolls.
Large Soup & Large Salad $10.50
Owned and operated by the Valley Guild - A volunteer organization dedicated to the maintenance and
preservation of the Steinbeck House and to provide new charitable revenue for the community.
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