Grunion are small sardine-like fish that only exist off the coast of California & Mexico’s Baja Peninsula. They are known for their unusual “Grunion Run” ritual where they mate on the beach at night during high tides that usually coincide with full moons.
What is a Grunion Run? So you want to go on a grunion run. There are a few things you must know before you go. First, do you know what grunion are? For those not familiar, Grunion are a species of fish that leave the water at night to spawn on beaches during the spring […]
Everyone keeps asking us to tell them where the best grunion run beaches in California are located. Well we have finally compiled all our notes to create a detailed list of beaches that have a high likelihood of a grunion run when they are happening. In general, these unique fish can be found during their […]
If you’ve had the pleasure of attending a Southern Californian grunion run, you more than likely have a bucket of freshly caught fish that are ready to cook up. To ensure that you get the most out of your catch, we’ve gathered some of the best grunion recipes right here to share. Before cooking the grunion, […]
It’s grunion season! If you have no idea what that means, then you’ve come to the right place. We’ll tell you all you need to know about one of Southern California’s most exciting traditions. So what are grunion? They comprise two species of sardine-like fish that are found only off the coast of Southern California […]
