Pismo Beach boasts one of the larger groves of eucalyptus trees where Monarch butterflies spend the winter. This image shows clusters of the butterflies, most of them closed,, but a group of bright open wings showing as well.
A cluster of Monarchs in the eucalyptus grove in Pismo Beach, where they have gathered for the winter.
~ Driving up curvy and winding Highway 1 afforded beautiful vistas, once the fog bank lifted. This is well south of Big Sur.