Thousands of Monarch Butterflies Migrate to California Every Fall and Winter—How to See Them and Save Them

"I find Pismo State Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove to be a major viewing spot where monarchs arriving in California each fall cluster in coastal groves from October to February to escape cold weather, although their numbers are at risk from climate change and pesticides." - Chelsee Lowe Chelsee Lowe Chelsee Lowe is a Los Angeles-based writer with an obsession with good eats and interesting stories. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure, TravelAge West, Ventura Blvd, and L.A. Parent, writing about food, family travel, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines