[…]Hummingbirds & Crab Cakes “…Visiting the Pismo Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove, which is a short loop beneath the Eucaluptus trees – prime butterfly habitat – isn’t going to take a lot of energy. But it’s a good leg stretch after touching down at the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport.” […]
[…]a few extra dollars for tips, and enjoy the way they thank you: with melodious singing. Monarch Butterfly Grove A wonder of natural beauty, the Monarch Butterfly Preserve on Highway 1 in Oceano sees up to 230,000 Monarchs in a single season. These large orange and black butterflies migrate up […]
[…]habitat. Monarch butterflies The enchanting orange, black and white wings of the Western Monarch Butterfly are a common sight here on this stretch of Highway 1. But in the midwinter months into spring, they are especially prevalent! Enjoy access to several of the Monarchs’ favorite migratory spots here, including in […]
[…]flock to Los Osos Baywood. Don’t miss these whimsical creatures take flight! With two butterfly groves in Los Osos Baywood—located at the Sea Pines Golf Course and Sweet Springs Nature Preserve, respectively—you can easily add a touch of orange-and-black magic to your day. Note: Highway 1’s monarch butterfly groves are […]
[…]traditional American breakfast with all the fixings amidst the kitschy, mid-century ambiance. The Butterfly Grille in Nipomo is another awesome option to start your day right, especially if you intend to stroll the nearby Nipomo Butterfly Grove. Featuring a heated patio overlooking a sprawling golf course, tuck into fabulous omelets, […]
[…]traditional American breakfast with all the fixings amidst the kitschy, mid-century ambiance. The Butterfly Grille in Nipomo is another awesome option to start your day right, especially if you intend to stroll the nearby Nipomo Butterfly Grove. Featuring a heated patio overlooking a sprawling golf course, tuck into fabulous omelets, […]
[…]walks and exhibits, as well as short films and an art gallery focused on the dunes. Monarch Butterfly Grove Every year, thousands of Monarch butterflies migrate to the eucalyptus grove between Oceano and Pismo Beach. Locals and visitors alike look forward to the migration, which brings a kaleidoscope of Monarchs […]
[…]home of the Western Monarch Butterfly? This trail passes through the Pismo State Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove, a must-see site along our special stretch of Highway 1. Park just off Highway 1, and walk into the grove, which is staffed by docents and volunteers during butterfly season (November through February). […]
[…]activities nearby Monarch Butterfly Grove (directly adjacent to Pismo Beach campground)If you’ve never seen thousands of butterflies competing for space on eucalyptus branches, you’ve missed one of nature’s most vivid images. A short walk from Pismo State Beach, Monarch Butterflies gather at this natural migratory habitat — one of the […]
[…]Beach. All a flutter: Monarch Butterfly Nature Preserve Set your sights for butterflies and blue skies in Pismo BeachStep into an enchanted dream where your imagination truly takes flight. Yes, we’re talking about the unmatched wonder of the Monarch Butterfly Nature Preserve. Here, Western Monarch butterflies visit twice a year, […]
[…]Grille This high quality bistro offers a relaxing place to fuel up or wind down after your last round. A full-service restaurant and bar, the Butterfly Grille features the fresh flavors of the Central Coast. The outdoor patio provides sweeping views of the resort, perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. […]
[…]Bay State Park offers a favorite 18-hole public golf course. (Don’t miss the natural Monarch Butterfly habitat at the course’s entrance, where the jewel-toned butterflies migrate each year.) The park is also a destination for birdwatchers, whose saltwater marshes on the bay’s northeast edge support a diverse population of birds. […]
[…]help but fall in love with this place we call home. Stop off Highway 1 to witness the Monarch Butterfly Grove and its thousands of jewel-toned butterflies. Take a tour of the historic Piedras Blancas Light Station midway through your ride. Check out a Whale Trail sign to learn how […]
[…]a treat from the attentive staff). Butterfly Grille Located in the Monarch Dunes Golf Club in Nipomo, the Butterfly Grille is a laid-back bar and grill welcoming guests daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Overlooking the scenic “Old Course,” the restaurant provides picturesque views to the west, extending over a […]
[…]featuring classic and innovative dishes served with bottomless mimosas. Best Dining after Golf The Butterfly Grille Catering to hungry golfers at the Monarch Dunes Golf Club, The Butterfly Grille serves classic breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes daily. Whether seated inside or outside, patrons can enjoy stunning views of the Monarch […]
[…]birth, and molt on the beach in San Simeon, steps away from the guard rail.Similarly, the Monarch Butterfly Preserve in Oceano serves as a destination for over 25,000 migrating butterflies annually. As the largest overwintering site for Western Monarchs, this grove is free, open to the public, and easily accessible […]
[…]with the great outdoors. Located at Trilogy and just a stone’s throw from an onsite Monarch butterfly grove and golf course, you’ll experience a whole new level of serenity the moment you step foot on the grounds. All spa services include the use of Trilogy’s semi-private garden, where butterflies, flowers […]
[…]the animals, and their environment stay safe. Once you’re ready, the world is your oyster (or butterfly, or sea otter—take your pick!). The tidepools around Cambria, Cayucos and Los Osos-Baywood Park offer glimpses into tiny worlds where hermit crabs, anemones and sea stars reign. In Oceano each winter and early […]
[…]Sourdough bread. It’s the heart of The Spoon Trade’s kitchen and is delicious. Monarch Butterfly Grove, Pismo Beach Located just south of Pismo Beach off Highway 1, the Monarch Butterfly Grove is one of Oceano’s most unique gems. The vibrant black and orange butterflies flock to California by the thousand […]
[…]hike on the beach with views of the Guadalupe-Nipomo Sand Dunes.Nipomo’s Luffa Farm + A Butterfly Grove in Pismo BeachPop over to the small town of Nipomo where the Luffa Farm has been growing heirloom luffa (aka loofah) gourds have for more than 20 years. You’ll learn how the quirky farm got its […]
