Monarch Grove Sanctuary
Wheelchair accessible
Every year, thousands of monarch butterflies migrate to Pacific Grove, California, to overwinter from October through February, creating a spectacular natural display.

๐Ÿ“œ Natural preserve, wintering haven for monarch butterflies.
๐Ÿ” Thousands overwinter here from October to February.

Why Go

๐Ÿฆ‹ Witness spectacular monarch butterfly clusters
๐Ÿšถ Easy, accessible walking paths
๐Ÿ“š Informative signs and docents available
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Peaceful, educational for all ages

Why Avoid

๐Ÿพ Pets not permitted
๐Ÿšซ Fine up to $1,000 for disturbing butterflies

Tips

โ˜€๏ธ Best viewing on sunny days after 11 am for active butterflies
๐ŸŒง๏ธ On cold/overcast days, look for clusters resembling leaves before 11 am
Bring binoculars for a closer look

Cost

๐Ÿ’ฐ Free admission, no reservations needed.

Hours

๐Ÿ•’ Daily, sunrise to sunset, closed only for extreme inclement weather with high winds.

Parking

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Free street parking, limited availability.

Last updated 8 days ago

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