Migration of Monarch Butterflies: two places near the Bay Area to see them
- Jan 26, 2025
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Updated: Feb 1, 2025
Head to Natural Bridges State Beach or Pacific Grove to witness the beauty of the migration of monarch butterflies. Peak viewing is typically in December and January.
Location: 2531 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Monarch butterfly migration tends to happen at Natural Bridges in mid-October, have peak observation numbers in late-November and early-December, and migrate out of the area by mid to late-January and sometimes into February
So it may be a little too late in the season to see large numbers of them, but we visited in early January and saw a few.
Take the Monarch Grove Trail located at Natural Bridges for aself-guided monarch tour.
Parking is $10 at the Natural Bridges visitor Center
Stay after and enjoy the beach
Location: 250 Ridge road, Pacific Grove, CA
The butterflies typically arrive in mid-October and leave in February
Check the website for a count of how many monarch butterflies are currently there.
