We came here to see butterflies. Every year thousands of Monarchs overwinter in Pacific Grove.
Arriving in October, 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.Unfortunately, no butterflies were to be found. At 50° it might still be too cold here.Tomorrow we'll be in Pismo with hopes of Monarch ogling then.The town's only traffic jam was caused by this young buck. Cool!When you search atlas obscura for Pacific Grove, a unique sculpture appears on the list- Kissing Rock. This nature carved art, of two rocks in a perpetual kiss helps to make this one of "the most romantic spots in America." Fun!We ended our day at the sea at Asilomar State Beach, a narrow, one-mile strip of sandy beach and rocky coves.
The tidepools held treasures.We even rescued a jellyfish which had washed ashore.Because this is a protected marine reserve, we were not allowed to take shells so I photographed our two favorites."Asilomar so Lovely,
Down by the Edge of the Sea,
Where the Pine Trees Tall and Stately,
And the Sand Dunes call to Me."
-Asilomar Camp Song
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