A Brief History of Grover Beach

Once known as Grover City, Grover Beach was named after its founder Mr. Dwight William Grover in 1886. He bought the land from John Michael Price - the founder of Pismo Beach. Mr. Grover promoted his town as "the place where the tide lands and the rails meet."

Things to See and Do in Grover Beach

Today, things to see and do in Grover Beach include the beach, kite boarding, fishing, taking a walk on the boardwalk, board a train, shop, golf next to the beach, and dine at many fine restaurants. There's also a skate park and many great parks.

Seasonal events include the Halloween party, winter holiday parade, Easter Egg Hunt, and the Dune Run Run and Stone Soup Music Festival in August. The Sizzlin´ Summer Concert Series is every other Sunday and runs June through September at Ramona Garden Park at 3pm. Click here for dates and musical acts.