Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary

The butterflies have once again returned to California to over winter , read up about their incredible life history and marvel about our incredible world .
The butterflies have once again returned to California to over winter , read up about their incredible life history and marvel about our incredible world .
Nice spot for a short stop - not a long trail through but a beautiful spot and really grand when the butterflies are there in their clusters.
I took this photo through a scope with my iPhone 5. These are monarch butterflies settled in for the winter. According to the volunteers, there is something in the butterfly's DNA that tells them that every 4th generation is the migrating generation. Isn't that awesome?
It's still early in the season, but I don't care! I love to see the Monarchs flitting about. So beautiful!

Popular places to visit

Point Pinos Lighthouse featuring general coastal views and a lighthouse

Point Pinos Lighthouse

4/5(16 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Pacific Grove when you stop by Point Pinos Lighthouse. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants.

Point Pinos Lighthouse
Waves break along the rocky coastal shores of the Monterey Bay, at Asilomar Beach, in Pacific Grove, along the central coast of California, close the the Big Sur coast and Highway 1.

Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve during your travels to Pacific Grove.

Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve
View of a cove on Sunset Cliffs Blvd. in San Diego, CA.

Oceanview Boulevard

Oceanview Boulevard is just one of the places to see in Pacific Grove, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this romantic area.

Oceanview Boulevard
Lovers Point featuring rugged coastline

Lovers Point

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Lovers Point is just one of the places to see in Pacific Grove, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants.

Lovers Point
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History showing interior views

Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History during your trip to Pacific Grove. Discover the seafood restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the golf courses.

Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
Balance!

The Links at Spanish Bay

Enjoy a round of golf in Del Monte Forest at The Links at Spanish Bay. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.

The Links at Spanish Bay

Top Hotel Deals

Olympia Lodge

Olympia Lodge

3 out of 5
1140 Lighthouse Ave Pacific Grove CA
Olympia Lodge
Monterey Peninsula Inn

Monterey Peninsula Inn

2.5 out of 5
1101 Lighthouse Avenue Pacific Grove CA
Monterey Peninsula Inn
Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages

Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages

3 out of 5
1150 Lighthouse Ave Pacific Grove CA
Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Sea Breeze Inn And Cottages

Sea Breeze Inn And Cottages

2.5 out of 5
1100 Lighthouse Ave Pacific Grove CA
Sea Breeze Inn And Cottages
Monarch Resort

Monarch Resort

2.5 out of 5
1111 Lighthouse Ave Pacific Grove CA
Monarch Resort
Butterfly Grove Inn

Butterfly Grove Inn

2 out of 5
1073 Lighthouse Ave Pacific Grove CA
Butterfly Grove Inn
Bide-A-Wee Inn

Bide-A-Wee Inn

2.5 out of 5
221 Asilomar Ave. Pacific Grove CA
Bide-A-Wee Inn
Lovers Point Inn

Lovers Point Inn

2 out of 5
625 Ocean View Blvd Pacific Grove CA
Lovers Point Inn
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