Castroville is a small city in Monterey County, California, United States. It is located about 110 miles south of San Francisco and about 17 miles northwest of the city of Salinas. Castroville is known as the "Artichoke Center of the World" because it is the primary location for artichoke cultivation in the United States. At the time of the 2020 census the population was 7,515, up from 6,481 in 2010.

Succulent Gardens is a boutique nursery, dedicated to the growing of over 400 varieties of quality succulent plants, both popular and rare. Our wholesale customers include garden centers, landscapers, florists, corporate clients and creative entrepreneurs. We also are open to the public for retail sales.

Roar Wines is a boutique winery located in Castroville, California specializing in producing small-lot, handcrafted wines. They focus on vineyard designate wines, showcasing the unique characteristics of specific vineyard sites in the region. The winery has a tasting room where visitors can sample and purchase their wines.