Contact Information Visit Website 1610 Kingston Drive Nipomo CA Share Categories Family Activities Outdoor Recreation & Outdoor View On Map Every 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.
Paradise Beach Backpacking Trail This hard, 15.9-mile trail is popular among backpackers. It’s an out and back style trail located near Guadalupe, offering scenic views. This trail is a difficult trek over sand and hills, but the end result and the views you’ll be rewarded with are worth the effort. The trail is best used from April until October.
Main Street Cycles Main Street Cycles has been dedicated to quality bicycles and merchandise since 1986. Owners Scott, Tony, Bob and Chuck take pride in their knowledgable and friendly service. Whether you need a new bike, a spare tube or an extra helmet, Main Street Cycles is your one-stop-shop for cycling in Santa Maria Valley.
The Luffa Farm Most people are shocked when they discover that luffas — a type of sponge that are most commonly used to exfoliate the skin while bathing — do not come from the ocean like sea sponges. Luffas are actually gourds like pumpkins, squash and melons. Like all gourds, luffas grow on flowering vines inside hard-shelled pods. […]
Santa Maria Philharmonic Society The Santa Maria Philharmonic Society presents classical music concerts each season to enthusiastic audiences, as well as special programs for the children of the community. Yuletide Brass: An Evening of Holiday Favorites; Pops Internationale: with Chorus and Dancers; and a Concerto Competition Winners Concert are just a few of the programs on this year’s schedule.
November 27 Elks Recreation: Christmas In The Country Elks Recreation invites you to join our first Annual “Christmas in the Country” this Holiday season at the Elks Event Center. Join us as we celebrate the Annual “Christmas in the Country”, beginning Friday, November 27, 2020 and continuing through Sunday, January 3, 2021 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, at the Elks Rodeo Grounds […]
December 04 Old Orcutt's First Friday: December Come out and enjoy an evening in Old Orcutt. Merchants stay open late on the first Friday of the month. Drink, food, and shopping specials.
December 04 Santa Maria Fairpark: Festival of Lights and Jingle Mingle Holiday Market The Santa Maria Fairpark and the Santa Maria Fairpark Foundation will be hosting its inaugural Festival of Lights Holiday Event and second annual Jingle Mingle Holiday Market this year, along with Food trucks – fair themed of course – a live Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and thousands of lights. The Festival of Lights will be […]