Hello! This is very useful... My parents are visiting and they wanted to see the monarch butterflies on the trees. Is this a good time?

Yes, November is when the butterflies should be there! Good luck.

Yes

The warmer the better, wait for the day to warm up..afternoon is best

Thank you for the prompt response. One more question: would it be better if we visited next weekend? We are planning to go today.

Yes there are some monarchs at the sanctuary on Grove acre in Pacific Grove. There are a few. Not like we have seen them. But they are there and they are beautiful. This is exactly what they came to see. Bring your camera