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Introduction to Grover Beach, California
Grover Beach, California, in San Luis Obispo County, is 15 miles NW of Santa Maria, California (center to center) and 122 miles SW of Fresno, California. The city is considered part of the San Luis Obispo - Atascadero - Paso Robles metropolitan area. Grover Beach has a population of 13,067.
Grover Beach History
Grover Beach was founded in 1887 by Dwight William Grover who planned to construct a hotel and railway station nearby. It was later incorporated in 1959. The name was changed from ‘City of Grover’, to ‘Grover Beach’ in 1992. Amtrak began its railway service through the city in 1996.
Grover Beach and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Grover Beach
Grover Beach has a beautiful sandy beach and is surrounded by rolling hills. This combination makes it a very popular destination and the city really knows how to pamper its tourists by providing them with a wide variety of entertainment. Fishing, clamming, dune hiking, golfing, wine tasting, horse riding and skateboarding are only some of the popular activities.
Grover Beach Transportation
The San Luis County Regional Airport is nearby.
Grover Beach Higher Education
Cuesta College provides higher education.
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