Coronado Butterfly Preserve, The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County — Attraction in Goleta

In years past we loved seeing the hibernating butterflies in December. Then there were some years without many butterflies. I heard that this year was better, but we missed the window for viewing large numbers of butterflies, and so we were disappointed. However, we enjoyed the sights from the bluffs of the ocean, and the younger members of our group actually splashed around in the water and enjoyed...

I enjoyed a leisurely walk through the Coronado Butterfly Preserve in Goleta during a trip to Santa Barbara in late February 2025. Its trails lead to the coastal bluffs and Goleta Monarch Butterfly Grove at Ellwood Mesa. When I visited, the area had recently flooded and it was a bit too late to see the butterflies. It's a very beautiful area full of eucalyptus trees and great place for a...

Sight of Butterflies brings happiness! I am glad this location is preserved. Numbers are reducing every year and they need help.

Preserve starts near end of Coronado street and a small trail leads you to the entrance. the preserve has small trail but for best angles, you may have to hop over fallen trees. There is a beach a short distance in South West...