Gonzales, CA

Gonzales sits along Highway 101 in California's Salinas Valley, about 20 miles southeast of Salinas. This agricultural town serves as a convenient stop on the main route between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Surrounded by lettuce fields and vineyards in one of the state's most productive farming regions, Gonzales calls itself the "Wine Capital of Monterey County" and hosts an annual wine festival celebrating the area's award-winning Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.