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Route 156--Monterey County
Although the main highway runs for 25 miles from Castroville to Hollister, this short 4-mile stretch through the Salinas Valley is particularly scenic.
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Route 156--Monterey County Details
Although the main highway runs for 25 miles from Castroville to Hollister, this short 4-mile stretch through the Salinas Valley is particularly scenic. This agricultural region is one of Californias top producing farmlands, growing lettuce, broccoli, artichokes, carrots, and strawberries throughout the year. However, make sure to look at your surrounding landscape as well. To your right, you will see the rugged Gabilan Mountains, while the sweeping coastal Santa Lucia range is on your left.
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Nearby Parks Around Route 156--Monterey County
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Route 156--Monterey County
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3.9 mi away
Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
Centrally located between Monterey and Santa Cruz, this easily accessible nature reserve is one of the best birding destinations on the coast of California.
7.0 mi away
Moss Landing State Beach
This small state park is one of the best places to see the rare Western Snowy Plover, a small shorebird that nests directly on the sandy shores of the beach.
7.2 mi away
Salinas River State Beach
While the waters may be too strong for swimming or boating, this beach is the perfect place to marvel at Mother Natures beauty.
8.1 mi away
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
The trail route extends from Nogales on the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona, through the California desert and coastal areas in Southern California and the Central Coast region to San Francisco.
8.2 mi away
San Juan Bautista State Historic Park
This park is home to the former Mission San Juan Bautista, the 15th Spanish Mission in present-day California.
