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Pacific Grove, California · Every November to January
Monarch butterflies at Pacific Grove
Thousands of monarchs cluster in a eucalyptus grove in a seaside town that calls itself Butterfly Town.
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What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into Carmel, San Jose or San Francisco for November 1 to January 31, 2027, round trips of 2 to 4 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- Volunteer docents with scopes are on site most days and the grove is free
- Numbers vary wildly year to year, check the Xerces Society counts before you go
- Monterey airport is 15 minutes from the sanctuary; San Jose is about 75 minutes by car.
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Pacific Grove, California · Every November to January
Monarch butterflies at Pacific Grove
Thousands of monarchs cluster in a eucalyptus grove in a seaside town that calls itself Butterfly Town.
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