Monarch Butterfly Grove and Meadow Creek Trail

Trail in Pismo State Beach · San Luis Obispo County, Central Coast, California

1.3 mi · Loop.

Easy 1.4–1.5 mile out-and-back through the famous Monarch Butterfly Grove, one of the nation's largest overwintering colonies (~25,000 butterflies, Oct–Feb). Trail continues via a boardwalk over sand dunes with side paths down to the beach.

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