Grover Beach, California
Grover Beach is a city of 12,604 people in San Luis Obispo County, California, founded in August 1, 1887.
Why visit Grover Beach
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 30 parks and trails, 89 places to eat, 32 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Fair Oaks Theatre, Regal Cinemas, Arroyo Grande IOOF Hall and John Price House.
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 72°F; December lows average 44°F.
Weather in Grover Beach
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Grover Beach
Grover Beach is a city in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States. The population was 12,701 at the 2020 census, down from 13,156 in 2010. Grover Beach is the location of the Pacific Crossing 1 (PC-1) cable landing station, where trans-pacific submarine communications cables come ashore and connect to the North American telecommunication network.
From the Wikipedia article Grover Beach, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Great American Melodrama Theatre
Cinema and theater · 1.5 mi
1863 Front Street, Oceano
Museums and landmarks8
Arroyo Grande IOOF Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Building in California, United States
John Price House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Pismo Beach, California
Parks, trails and playgrounds30
18 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes89
Ember
Restaurant · Steak, Pizza, Fine Dining · 1.1 mi
1200 East Grand Avenue, Arroyo Grande
Mo-Tu off; We-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-22:00; Su 16:00-21:00
Fin's Bar & Grill
Restaurant · Seafood · 0.8 mi
25 West Grand Avenue, Grover Beach
Su-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-20:30
Old Juan’s Cantina
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi
649 Pier Avenue
Mo-Th 11:30-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-21:00; Su 10:00-20:30
Red Dirt Coffee House
Cafe · Hawaiian, Coffee · 0.8 mi
1452 East Grand Avenue, Arroyo Grande
Mo-Th 05:00-22:00; Fr 05:00-20:00; Sa-Su 06:00-18:00
Virtjuice
Restaurant · Juice · 1.1 mi
1200 East Grand Avenue, Arroyo Grande
Mo 08:00-14:00; Tu-Sa 08:00-17:00; Su off
ManRock Brewing Company
Bar and pub · 0.9 mi
1750 El Camino Real, Grover Beach
Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr 15:00-24:00; Sa 12:00-24:00; Su 12:00-19:00
Sweet Pea Bakery
Bakery · 1.1 mi
1200 East Grand Avenue, Arroyo Grande
We-Fr 07:00-13:00; Sa 07:00-17:00; Tu 07:00-17:00
AJ Spurs Saloon and Dining Hall
Restaurant · Regional · 0.9 mi
777 El Camino Real, Grover Beach
Mo-Fr 16:30-21:30, Sa-Su 16:00-21:30
Ada's Fish House
Restaurant · 1.7 mi
Ada's Fish House is a family owned and operated establishment, boasting fresh fish and seafood in a relaxed atmosphere.
558 Price Street
77 more on the map.
History
Grover Beach was originally known as Town of Grover, which was founded on August 1, 1887. The town was named for its founder, D. W. Grover.
Grover filed his plans at the San Luis Obispo County Court House and eventually founded what was to be known as City of Grover City. There was a popular vote that allowed incorporating on December 21, 1959, as City of Grover City. However, the name seemed redundant so some people sought better names, especially ocean-oriented names. In 1992, there was another popular vote, in which the town's name was officially changed from "City of Grover City" to "Grover Beach" to emphasize the seaside location.
From the History section of Grover Beach, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay32
Churches and places of worship19
Shopping25
Outdoor Supply Hardware
Hardware store · 1.0 mi
825 Oak Park Boulevard, Pismo Beach
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries28
Healthcare9
Passport Health Grover Beach Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy
910 Ramona Avenue, Grover Beach
Map of Grover Beach
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65°F | 44°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 65°F | 44°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 46°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 48°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 70°F | 51°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 70°F | 54°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 71°F | 55°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 54°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 53°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 69°F | 46°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 65°F | 44°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pismo Beach (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
San Luis Obispo County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2024-04-13: Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
San Luis Obispo Regional Airport (SBP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Arroyo Grande 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Nipomo 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- San Luis Obispo 10 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Santa Maria 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- Los Osos 17 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Orcutt 21 mi southeast, about 33 min by car
- Morro Bay 22 mi northwest, about 35 min by car
- Atascadero 25 mi north, about 41 min by car
- Lompoc 33 mi south, about 53 min by car
- El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) 35 mi north, about 56 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Price House - 200204-06, Jsweida, CC BY-SA 3.0
- I.O.O.F. - Arroyo Grande, CA, Publichall, CC BY-SA 3.0
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