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Monarch Grove Docent Tours
Butterfly Grove, Pismo State Beach · Nature
Volunteer naturalists lead free tours of the overwintering Monarch butterfly colony October through February -- the grove holds up to 25,000 butterflies at peak.
Clam Festival
Pismo Beach's signature event celebrating its history as the 'Clam Capital of the World' -- live music, clam chowder cook-off and the world clam-digging championship on the beach.
Jubilee by the Sea
A popular jazz and blues festival held at Dinosaur Caves Park, drawing performers from across California to the oceanfront bluffs north of town.
Polar Bear Plunge
The New Year's tradition of a mass ocean swim on the first day of January -- hundreds of swimmers charge into the cold Pacific from the pier beach, cheered on by crowds.
see you out there
Real recurring local happenings — schedules can change, so check the venue. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.