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Grover Beach, CA

Grover Beach is a city in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States. The population was 13,156 at the 2010 census, up from 13,067 in 2000. Grover Beach is the location of the Pacific Crossing cable Landing station. This is where trans-Pacific submarine cables come ashore and interface with the North American telecom network.

Grover Beach is part of the 5 Cities Metropolitan Area. The "5 Cities" includes 3 cities; Grover Beach, Pismo Beach, and Arroyo Grande along with Oceano and Shell Beach (part of Pismo Beach). The city extends from Arroyo Grande in the east to Pismo State Beach. 

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.3 square miles (6.0 km2), of which 99.81% is land and 0.19% is water.

Grover Beach was originally known as the 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 the City of Grover City. There was a popular vote that allowed incorporation on December 21, 1959, as the 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.

At the 2010 census, Grover Beach had a population of 13,156. The population density was 5,684.2 inhabitants per square mile (2,194.7/km2). The racial makeup of Grover Beach was 9,964 (75.7%) White, 146 (1.1%) African American, 186 (1.4%) Native American, 542 (4.1%) Asian, 35 (0.3%) Pacific Islander, 1,582 (12.0%) from other races, and 701 (5.3%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3,840 persons (29.2%). The census reported that 12,967 people (98.6% of the population) lived in households, 185 (1.4%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 4 (0.0%) were institutionalized.

Grover Beach focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Grover Beach Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. 345 Fit is a state-of-the-art facility furnished with a full range of exercise equipment to improve your cardiovascular and muscular fitness. Massage Therapy Center facilitates deep, long-lasting results in a wide range of modalities, peeling away layers of stress, restoring mobility to injured muscle tissue, and easing stiffened joints and hot spots of pain. A popular option includes 805 Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Grover Beach, such as the Monarch Butterfly Grove and Meadow Creek Trail, and Grover Heights Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Grover Beach, CA are the Monarch Butterfly Grove, Pismo State Beach, and Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area.

ZIP Code: 93433, 93483. Population: 12,711 (2021). Area code(s): 805. Elevation: 59 ft. Area: 2.32 sq mi (6.00 km2).

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What is Grover Beach, CA is known for?

Grover Beach offers ample room to roam. Known for its undulating dunes, this coastal playground is great for an adventurous family vacation in the sun or an adrenaline-filled guys' trip. Ride horses, duck into a dune buggy or motor ATVs over the roller coaster sand mounds at Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area. 

Is Grover Beach, CA expensive to live in?

Grover Beach is 17% more expensive than the national average and 14% less expensive to live in than the average city in California. This assumes a $72,000 annual salary and a 2-bedroom Apt. Food costs in Grover Beach are less affordable than average in the United States. Transportation costs in Grover Beach are less affordable than average in the United States.

Is Grover Beach, CA a good place to live?

Living in Grover Beach offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Grover Beach, there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Grover Beach and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Grover Beach are highly rated.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Grover Beach

Grover Beach Recreation and Community Services Department

805 Fitness

Monarch Butterfly Grove and Meadow Creek Trail

Grover Heights Park

Monarch Butterfly Grove

Pismo State Beach

Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area

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