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Giant Artichoke

Castroville, California
Giant Artichoke in Castroville, California
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Built1963
TypeGiant food

A big artichoke statue put up in 1963 beside the Giant Artichoke restaurant in Castroville, which bills itself as the artichoke capital. It's said to be the largest artichoke statue in the world and makes a quick stop on the Monterey Bay coast.

Where is Giant Artichoke?

Giant Artichoke is in Castroville, California. The pin shows the town, so check the exact spot before you go.

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Where is Giant Artichoke?

Giant Artichoke is in Castroville, California. The map pin marks the town, so check the exact spot before you drive. Tap Get directions on this page to open it in Google Maps.

When was Giant Artichoke built?

Giant Artichoke dates from 1963.

What other giant roadside attractions are near Giant Artichoke?

The closest on our map are Cupid's Span in San Francisco (about 79 miles away as the crow flies), Tail o' the Pup in West Hollywood (about 266 miles away as the crow flies), Giant Binoculars (Binoculars Building) in Los Angeles (Venice) (about 266 miles away as the crow flies).

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