Thoroughly enjoyed watching the butterflies. The Grove is not huge however the number of butterflies is amazing. Take time to just sit and watch a piece of nature at it’s best. Didn’t see a parking lot, parking is on street across from Grove. In my opinion, easily accessible for all.

Come during the season and watch the evolution of the monarchs. The fly here from colder climates to feast on milkweed and begin the process of laying eggs and creating the next generation. There's a short loop trail around where you might observe the different stages of the metamorphis. Also, and a trailer with souvenirs and snacks. Volunteers may be on site with telescopes and explanations. Parking is basically on the street. Cars do come and go, so don't panic. If you can't find parking and are healthy, you can walk here along the beach from either the city pier or the dunes area parking. Some people enjoy watching the monarchs first and then taking the small bridge to the beach trails which go to the oceanfront. This site is free to visit.

We come here regularly to check out the butterflies. Good news this year. In Jan 2023, the count is already passing 10k. Hope to have a normal year !! It is very nice to see the butterflies population come back up to normal after a couple of years of decline. I’d suggest bringing binoculars when you visit - much clearer view of the butterflies. If you have SLR camera, don’t be lazy, bring them ! You won’t regret having a full power real camera ：-） Cell phone camera is not as good!

The Monarch Grove experienced some downed trees due to the past storms. The butterflies weren't as plentiful as expected. Best time to see the butterflies is about 1pm. The butterflies need a warm temperature over 60 degrees to wake up and flutter around. The lighting changes constantly with the sun peeking through the trees. It was great to see and photograph these beautiful creatures. Look forward to seeing them again next time.

After several years of worrisome low numbers of butterflies, the grove is again filled with beautiful specimens flying all around! When the park people have scopes set up it’s awesome. It’s not a long visit - 15 minutes is fine if you don’t have binoculars. But walk through the grove and back to the unspoiled beach, then come back through the grove again. It’s a wonderful way to spend a few hours. These butterflies are beautiful and magical and it’s all free. These groves, and there aren’t many in the US, give us an appreciation for these amazing species whose habitats are under siege. Come see it. Marvel at these little wonders of nature. There are thousands and thousands of them!! And they are beautiful. It’s truly amazing.

Happened to be down in Pismo Beach in early October and on a whim, brought my family, including three kids. The weather was perfect for a nice stroll outside through the grove. Like others have said, its not a HUGE habitat, but it’s not exactly small either. In early October we we’re definitely able to see plenty of Monarchs floating around without having to look hard. They flew about normally as if we weren’t even there, so that was nice. My kids enjoyed it, ages 9, 7, and 4. I will say there is street parking on a fairly busy roadway, so you’ll need to cross a road with no crosswalks. If you have kids, keep them close as you cross. Also, you can access Pismo State beach by going through the grove, although with the tides and such, I doubt the pathway to the water will be the same all the time. Nonetheless, a great little spot to visit for a quick break!

This was a nice surprise. We walked here from our hotel in Pismo, it was a pleasant walk near the ocean. At first you don't notice the Monarchs, until you stand still and see them in the trees. It was a quick visit but nice to see the beautiful butterflies and learn more about their migration journey. I guess they are mostly there November - March, but we did see lots in mid-October.