Corral de Tierra: Rolling Hills, Ranchland Living and Literary Heritage
Corral de Tierra sits between Monterey and Salinas in a landscape of oak-studded hills, open meadows, and wide-angle valley views. Its rural beauty and distinctive golden light inspired John Steinbeck’s “The Pastures of Heaven,” which was based directly on this area and its surrounding ranchlands. The region still reflects that same quiet, pastoral character—large parcels, working ranches, and a strong sense of open space.
Housing here ranges from classic California ranch homes and equestrian properties to gated estates with acreage, barns, and privacy. Parcels tend to be larger than coastal communities, offering room for horses, vineyards, orchards, or simply space from neighbors. The terrain creates natural view corridors across the foothills, making the area feel expansive without being remote.
The climate is one of Corral de Tierra’s strongest advantages: warmer and sunnier than the Monterey Peninsula, with long, dry summers and mild winters. Residents enjoy golf at Corral de Tierra Country Club, hiking the Toro Park trail network, cycling, and easy access to both Highway 68 and Laureles Grade, connecting quickly to Monterey, Carmel Valley, Salinas, and the coast.
Corral de Tierra appeals to those who want rural living with convenience—land, sun, and space anchored in an iconic literary landscape.
12,517 people live in Corral Del Tierra, where the median age is 42.7 and the average individual income is $75,777. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Corral Del Tierra, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Secret Bakery, Cake N Cookie Kitchen By Nancy Duran, and Makers Crossfit.
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| Dining | 2.81 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.67 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.35 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.93 miles | 13 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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| Beauty | 4.43 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.2 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.88 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.92 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.56 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.75 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.96 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Corral Del Tierra has 4,365 households, with an average household size of 2.85. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Corral Del Tierra do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 12,517 people call Corral Del Tierra home. The population density is 51.95 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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