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Grover Beach

City in California, United States

Overview

Grover Beach is a relaxed coastal city on California's Central Coast, offering laid-back vibes, beautiful sunsets, and easy access to Pacific Ocean recreation. Known for its close-knit community, it's a gateway to the Oceano Dunes and a quieter alternative to nearby Pismo Beach.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
12,701
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
35.12°, -120.62°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
71
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,665
Local Cost
$2,600
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
15.2°C
Summer Avg
18.4°C
Winter Avg
11.8°C
Record High
36.7°C
Record Low
0.7°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
399 mm
Internet Speed
262 Mbps
Upload
61 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
31
Coworking
0
Cafes
10
Nightlife
2
Parks
19
Transport
38
Walk Score
38
Footways
75.0
Airport
SBP
Distance
13 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 37 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 83/100.

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