Monarch Grove Sanctuary, free tourist attraction - Pacific Grove, California
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hotshoe
N 36° 37.570 W 121° 55.820
10S E 595640 N 4053935
Pacific Grove has been known as "Butterfly Town, USA", for a century because of these Monarchs
Waymark Code: WM55WM
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/16/2008
Views: 10
The sanctuary grove harbors about 25,000 Monarch butterflies spending the winter. The Monarchs migrate as much as 2000 miles along the US west coast to arrive here in October. They cluster in large masses in the shelter of the trees, resembling dead leaves, but when the weather is warmer than 55 degrees, a cluster will begin to fly. They seek nectar nearby, returning to their shelter before evening. The skies around Pacific Grove, especially right at the sanctuary, can be a delightful sight graced with fluttering Monarchs on any quiet winter day. In February and March, they depart northward on their spring migration.
The main entrance to Sanctuary Grove is a marked easement past an inn, with parking along the street. There is a short walking trail through the sanctuary which passes trees where the butterflies reside. On winter weekends, docents are available to answer questions and loan out binoculars for a better view.
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
The attraction’s own URL: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
daily dawn to dusk
grove is open at all times but there is nothing to see after dark
Admission Prices:
free
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Up to 1 hour
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation
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