Grover Beach
California
City Of Grover Beach
History
From rolling hills dotted with sagebrush, a piece of the South County was first claimed in 1867 as part of 8,838 acres secured under a U.S. land grant by Isaac J. Sparks, who named it El Pizmo Rancho. It was Sparks who first set out to develop the area, but when he sold half of the property 20 years later, it was D.W. Grover who took advantage of the California land rush and began in earnest to try to transform sagebrush into stagecoaches.
It was D.W. (as in Dwight William) Grover, legend goes, who first recognized the potential of the area that is now Grover Beach. On August 1, 1887, he filed plans at the San Luis Obispo County Court House and founded what would become the City of Grover City.
The 35-year old lumber man from Santa Cruz is said to have paid $22,982.20 in gold to John Michael Price, the founder of Pismo Beach. Mr. Grover thus founded The Town of Grover and he had a vision of a community which included a hotel and railroad station near the beach and promoted his town as "the place where the tide lands and the rails meet".
In the 1890's, Mr. Grover attempted to have a train station built in the Town of Grover, in order to attract tourists and investors. Unfortunately for the Town of Grover, Southern Pacific constructed the sought after station in nearby Oceano, an unincorporated town in San Luis Obispo County.
Recent News
City Of Grover Beach News The City Of Grover Beach Implements Commercial Signage Regulations More Information
As Grover Beach continues to promote economic development, the City has implemented new expectations for permanent and temporary signage for businesses. These requirements intend to create a more unified and appealing atmosphere for customers and…
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At its meeting on January 23, the City Council unanimously appointed Clint Weirick as its newest City Council Member, filling the vacancy following the November 2022 Municipal Election. Council Member Weirick will serve the remainder of the term of…
Read More »City Of Grover Beach News : Welcomes New Community Development Director
The City of Grover Beach is pleased to welcome Megan Martin as the new Community Development Director beginning on January 23. Martin is filling the vacancy following Bruce Buckingham’s retirement at the end of 2022. “The Community…
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Are you looking for a meaningful way to serve your community? Residents of Grover Beach have an opportunity to serve their community as part of the City Council. Interested residents who live in District 4 are encouraged to submit an application on…
Read More »City of Grover Beach Seats Newly Elected Council
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Following the City of Grover Beach’s acquisition of the property at 955 South 4th Street for homeless housing facility use in March 2022, the City Council approved a ground lease agreement with 5Cities Homeless Coalition (5CHC) to develop and…
Read More »City Of Grover Beach Approves Rate Increases For South County Sanitary Services
On June 13, the Grover Beach City Council adopted a resolution approving requested rate increases for solid waste collection and disposal services from the City’s waste hauler, South County Sanitary Service (SCSS). The initial rate increase…
Read More »City Of Grover Beach News : Grover Beach Adopts Stage 2 Water Shortage Declaration
At the May 9 City Council meeting, the Grover Beach City Council voted to adopt a resolution, declaring a stage 2 water shortage. The resolution immediately requires residents to adhere to a mandatory 10% reduction in water consumption. The Council…
Read More »Grover Beach Childcare Providers and Families are Now Eligible for Grants and Scholarships
Grover Beach Childcare Providers and Families are Now Eligible for Grants and Scholarships The City of Grover Beach is offering grants and scholarships for childcare providers and families in their city. Applications opened May 2, 2022 and will…
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