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Castroville, known as the "Artichoke Capital of the World", is located along California's central coast, near Monterey Bay. Marilyn Monroe, then known as Norma Jean, got her start here as the first "Artichoke Queen" during the town's annual artichoke festival.

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Castroville Artichoke Center of the World - Pelican Network. www.pelicannetwork.net/castroville.htm

Castroville Artichoke Festival Annual festival provides information on foods, music, shows, contests, parade and other activities. www.artichoke-festival.org

Castroville Local News: Topix.net Local, regional, and statewide news collected from diverse sources on the web. www.topix.net/city/castroville-ca