Cynthia C.
12/25/2023
Nice trails and fresh mulch from preserve placed to help with recent rainfall. Not many butterflies today, but quite a few folks walking around asking, 'Have you seen any butterflies?' We were...
Goleta Butterfly Grove
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7729 Hollister Ave
Goleta, CA 93117
Ellwood Mesa Open Space area (which includes the Goleta Butterfly Grove) and parking lot are currently closed due to impacts from the February 2024 storm. Many trees have fallen and there is the potential for more to fall. Thank you for your cooperation. Monarch butterflies migrate each year to the Goleta Butterfly Grove to find protection from freezing temperatures and winter storms. They can usually be seen here from mid-October through February. Monarch populations have varied greatly in recent years, from almost none in 2020-2021 to over 26,000 in 2023-2024. Eucalyptus trees in the grove have suffered greatly over the last decade from beetles, extended drought and winter storms. The City of Goleta is working to enhance the butterfly habitat, protect the public, and reduce the risk of fire. Visitor information and current monarch counts can be found at GoletaButterflyGrove.com.
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Genezaret C.
3/31/2024
I have seen some lovely engagement photos taken here. Since all the rain, there have been some Eucalyptuses that have fallen so be aware of the signs. It offers a long and pleasant trail to the...
Erika V.
1/19/2023
Love The Preserve! I went with a friend the other day hoping to see Monarchs, but it was windy and a bit rainy still from the recent storm, so we only saw a few. It was still beautiful nonetheless...
Mary E.
4/18/2025
Butterflies aren't there right now but still a beautiful area with great hiking trails covering a lot of ground. Be sure to follow one of the trails to the amazing beach with cliffs dropping down...
Harley M.
2/5/2022
Beautiful butterfly grove with a thick Eucalyptus forest. I heard from a friend that the monarch butterflies were there in the millions a few weeks ago, but I was there a few days ago and they...
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