Contact Information Visit Website 1610 Kingston Drive Nipomo CA ShareCategories Family Activities Outdoor Recreation & Outdoor View On MapEvery year, thousands of orange and black Monarch Butterflies spread their wings, seeking shelter from the northern winters. From late October to February, butterflies cluster in the limbs of a grove of Eucalyptus trees along the California coastline. The Monarch Dunes Butterfly Habitat in Nipomo is a nineteen-acre rectangular shaped grove of Tasmanian blue gum eucalyptus trees that encompasses the historical aggregation trees and two wind buffer zones on the western and southern borders of the habitat. Residents and visitors often picnic at the tables provided and enjoy the solitude of a wooded area within the Trilogy at Monarch Dunes community.Nipomo is just one place to see the butterflies. View our page about Monarch Butterfly Groves in the larger area to learn more about the migration and find additional places to witness these winged wonders.
Five City's Coast Walk This is a moderate, 8.2-mile out and back trail located near Oceano Beach and features a river and stunning views of the nearby beach. The trail is a combination of multiple smaller trails and two board walks. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use […]
Kita Wines Located in the heart of Santa Barbara County wine country. Founded in 2010, Kitá Wines is a small, premium winery located in the Santa Ynez Valley within the Santa Barbara County AVA (American Viticultural Area). The word “Kitá” means “Our Valley Oak” in the Santa Ynez Chumash native language of Samala. Like the valley oak, […]
Pismo State Beach - North Beach North Beach is another section of Pismo State Beach. Here, Pismo Creek runs into the ocean, which often causes small pools to form. This beach is near to the Monarch Butterfly Grove in Pismo Beach. If you’re visiting Pismo Beach October through February, don’t miss the opportunity to see thousands of monarch butterflies in the […]
Olde Port Beach Olde Port Beach is located just west of downtown Avila Beach and Avila City Beach. Olde Port Beach is dog-friendly as long as dogs are well-behaved and respond to their owner’s voice commands. Olde Port Beach is typically less busy than the surrounding beaches, but offers less amenities.
September 22Oktoberfest 2021 At Naughty Oak It’s Oktoberfest at Naughty Oak! Starting Wednesday, September 22nd through Saturday, September 25th Naughty Oak will be hosting their yearly Oktoberfest festivities! Wednesday, September 22nd, Lederhosen, our Oktoberfest beer hits the taps, and The Shift Food Truck will be out front from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm. 2021 Naughty Oak Steins will also be available […]
September 22The Great American Melodrama: Frakenstein's Bride This horror story spoof hilariously reconstructs the classic tale by injecting it with musical parodies, pop culture references, and witty one-liners. 15 years after the death of Frankenstein’s creation, a mad scientist attempts to reanimate the Creature. What could possibly go wrong? Outrageous characters and devilishly clever performances create a monstrously good time that will […]
September 24Santa Maria Downtown Fridays 2021 Downtown Fridays are Back! This family-friendly event for Santa Maria’s downtown will occur every Friday beginning on May 28th from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Town Center West parking lot near Broadway (Highway 135) and Cook Street, all the way to October 29th, weather permitting. Admission and parking are free. There will be live […]
September 25Santa Maria Philharmonic: Triumphant Expressions of Humanity The program opening the Santa Maria Philharmonic’s 2021-2022 season features a Brahms overture celebrating academia and the human striving for and thirst for knowledge, pun-intended, as multiple German collegiate drinking songs are incorporated into the musical celebration. Beethoven’s much-beloved Emperor Concerto featuring pianist and returning Santa Maria Philharmonic favorite/soloist, Robert Thies, was composed amidst Napoleon’s […]