Pacific Grove Guide - 2023

MonarchButterfly Sanctuary The largest overwintering site for monarch butterflies in Monterey County is at the Pacific Grove Monarch Sanctuary, located at 250 Ridge Road. Arriving in October, for a five-month period, the monarch butterflies cluster together on pine, cypress and eucalyptus trees in the Sanctuary. Their migration to Pacific Grove is so unique that Pacific Grove is nicknamed "Butterfly Town, U.S.A." The community has always welcomed the butterflies and advocated for their protection. The Museum of Natural History volunteer docents can be found at the Monarch Sanctuary from Nov - Feb when available, generally from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm, weather permitting. Admission is free. Contact the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History www.pgmuseum.org for more information. Pick up a brochure at the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce Tourist Information Center, Chamber Office or Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History.