Grover Beach is located in San Luis Obispo Coun. The population estimate for July 1, 1998 was 11,893, an increase of 291 since 1990.
The Grover Beach area was first claimed in 1867 as part of 8,838 acres secured under a United States land grant by Isaac J. Sparks, who named it El Pizmo Rancho. Grover Beach is named after Dwight William Grover who founded the town.
Activities such as dune hiking, fishing, clamming, golfing, horseback riding, wine tasting and off-road vehicle riding are just some of the activities offered in and around Grover Beach.
Accommodations in Grover Beach include a Holiday Inn Express.
Grover Beach is part of the San Luis Obispo-Atascadero-Paso Robles metro area.