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Sunday, July 5, 2026

Artisan Cheese Shopping in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget

Artisan Cheese Shopping in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget 


The following stores sell artisan cheese in Salinas, California or close to it: 


*Nob Hill Supermarkets, part of the Raley’s Chain along with Bel Air Supermarkets 

-very good for Brie and goat cheese 


*Star Market 

-sells Californian cheese like those from Point Reyes and French cheese


*Schoch Dairy and Creamery 

-sells artisan Swiss cheeses made on site

-owned by the Grossen family. 

-carried in local markets and online 


*Costco 

-for Swiss Gruyère and Gouda 


*The Cheese Shop in Carmel, California

-located about 20 minutes away from Salinas by car using Highway 68 

-sells over 200 cheeses from around the world 


*The Cheese Fairy’s Charcuterie 

-online corporate and special orders including boards 

-located in Salinas, California 


*Trader Joe's

-located about 10 minutes away from Salinas in Marina using Blanco to Imjin Roads


Happy Marketing! 


By Ruth Paget 


-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France 

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games and Classical Western Civilization War Games 

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games 

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Museum 

-creator of French Travel and Culture Games