The
Steinbeck House

The Steinbeck House in Salinas California, a Queen Anne Victorian home, is the birthplace and childhood home of John Steinbeck, the Nobel Prize-winning author of The Grapes of Wrath, Of Mice and Men, East of Eden, Cannery Row, and more!  Since 1973, The Steinbeck House has operated as a 501c-3 nonprofit by The Valley Guild, solely for the maintenance and accessibility of the home to the readers of the world.

The Steinbeck House welcomes guests from near and far to experience history and community through our nonprofit restaurant, gift shop and bookstore, tours, special events, and community programs. In the past five years, it has hosted visitors from 68 countries and all 50 states.  Our guests tell us of reading Steinbeck’s works in their native languages and of their efforts to visit his childhood home in Salinas. The House is on the National Register of Historic Places. 

Support The Steinbeck House and help preserve this Salinas Valley treasure for generations to come by making a general donation or joining our Patron Program today. See below for details. 

Your Support helps us:

• Maintain and preserve the 1897 Queen Anne Victorian Home
• Sustain a cherished local cultural landmark
• Operate the restaurant, gift shop, bookstore, high teas, and tours
• Fund community programs and charitable initiatives
• Provide meaningful volunteer and work experience opportunities for seniors, teens, and college students

Become a Steinbeck House Patron!

Become a Patron at one of the levels below and in appreciation for your support, we will provide the following thank you benefits:

Patron Tiers 

• The Red Pony (Contributor) – $75/year 

• • Recognition in the newsletter 
  • Invitations to special events and programs 

• The Moon is Down (Supporter) – $100/year 

• • All The Red Pony benefits 
  • Recognition on a “Contributor Wall” on the website 
  • Early access to tickets for paid events 

• Grapes of Wrath (Sustainer) – $250/year  

• • All The Moon is Down benefits 
  • Mention in the annual report 
  • Exclusive behind-the-scenes updates or stories 
  • One private docent tour for up to 10 people 

• Cannery Row (Sponsor) – $500/year 

• • All Grapes of Wrath benefits 
  • Subscription to e-newsletter 
  • Featured in a special “Visionary Members” section of the website 
  • Invitation to Patron Appreciation Event 

• Steinbeck Circle (Visionary) – $1,000/year 

• • All Cannery Row benefits 
  • Recognition as a Patron on the donor wall and website 
  • Invitation to a Patron Appreciation Event and Annual Meeting

Your generosity helps keep the Steinbeck legacy alive for future generations. With your support, the Steinbeck House continues to celebrate the food, history, and community that define Salinas Valley, just as John Steinbeck himself would have wanted.

Thank you for helping us preserve history, nourish our community, and keep the spirit of Steinbeck alive.

To join the Patron Program, simply click on the Patron tier below, add to cart, and follow the checkout process to the left of this page. Please ensure you include your email address. If you’d like to join by cash or credit card, please complete this form and mail your cash or check to 132 Central Ave. Salinas, CA 93901.

To make a general donation, enter a custom donation amount or scroll to $50 for a general $50 donation. 

The Steinbeck House also welcomes Qualified Charitable Distributions! EIN# 23-7284142

We thank you in advance for your generosity.