Monarch Butterfly Grove

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(1.1K) · Nature reserve in Pismo Beach, United States
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The Pismo State Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove is a publically owned, protected overwintering site for western monarch butterflies. Monach …

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Jan 21, 2025
There were not many butterflies around at this time, but talking to the volunteer was wonderful. She was an encyclopedia and provided us with great information. The walk to the beach was a plus as we…Full review by James G
Jan 16, 2025
No butterflies . There are no butterflies anymore because of climate change . There were no butterflies nothing not 1 . Very disappointing.Full review by Stellavdklugt
Dec 3, 2024
Excellent! We saw clumps of butterflies with a telescope the rangers/guides provided. Bring a telescope! We were lucky some were there.Full review by Alex C

Questions & answers

Q:
Are there any butterflies there in mid April?
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Maybe some stragglers because of the unseasonable cold, but it's a wintering sight protected by the state of California.
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Is the last week of November a good time?
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Yes, their largest count of butterflies last year was the last week in November
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Answer by Diane L · Mar 2, 2020
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How does the rolling window reservation system work?
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California State Parks moved from a block or on-sale day reservation period to a rolling window. The public can reserve the highly sought-after campsites and lodging six months...
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