Monarch Butterfly Grove
Wheelchair accessible
Thousands of migrating monarch butterflies overwinter clustered amongst eucalyptus trees in Pismo Beach, California, making it a favorite wintering destination on the Central Coast.

šŸ“œ Publicly owned, protected overwintering site for western monarch butterflies.
šŸ” Largest overwintering site for Western monarch population in California.

Why Go

šŸ¦‹ Thousands of monarch butterflies cluster in eucalyptus trees
šŸ”­ Educational talks and telescopes available during peak season
šŸš¶ Flat, accessible trails for easy viewing
šŸ’° Free admission

Why Avoid

šŸ…æļø Parking is very limited
šŸš« Butterflies only present November-February

Tips

šŸ—“ļø Best viewing is November to January
šŸ“± Bring a smartphone to scan QR codes for virtual tours
Respect the grove: stay on designated paths, do not disturb butterflies

Cost

šŸ’° Free admission

Hours

šŸ•’ Daily, sunrise to sunset. Butterflies present November-February.

šŸ…æļø Parking

Limited roadside parking along Highway 1. No parking in North Beach Campground.

ā™æ Wheelchair

Trails are flat and accessible.

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