Natural Bridges State Beach
State or Provincial Park, Beach, and Surf Spot
Santa Cruz
"Come in fall and winter between oct and jan to see the butterflies."(7 Tips)
"Tide pools are amazing....come at low tide!"(6 Tips)
"Great tidal pool viewing!"(8 Tips)
"Watch for snowy egrets in the surf, pelicans atop the arch."(2 Tips)
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Caroline DengMay 25, 2016A hidden gem along California's coastline. Stop by during sunset for scenic views of the last remaining "natural bridge" out of the original 3.
Penny SmithJune 11, 2016The view is # 1 but the parking is large enough to maneuver easily. Nice beach & soft sand for maximum exercise!- Nico PitneyJanuary 7, 2013"In low tide, hunt for sea stars, anemones. Watch for snowy egrets in the surf, pelicans atop the arch. In winter a eucalyptus grove in the park is home to monarch butterflies." http://buff.ly/VL0pCo
AFAR MediaMay 29, 2015Natural Bridges State Beach is a great place to unwind near the bohemian surfer town of Santa Cruz. Read more
- Sarah RNovember 20, 2017Come in fall and winter between oct and jan to see the butterflies. Come during low tide, too, for more exploring.
Dee CappelliAugust 10, 2013Tide pool marine life is fascinating at low tide (look for starfish). Photograph and look but don't touch!
Justin SullivanAugust 15, 2014Park on Delaware Ave and walk in 5 min on the wetlands trail. save $10 get this view.
Marek MineckiSeptember 27, 2014Early mornings can be breathtaking... it's just a little over a mile from the pier.
Garryn MaySeptember 30, 2012Get there early in the morning before the park opens and watch the sun rise!
MegDecember 31, 2013Check out Kelly's Bakery and/or Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing after, just down the street.
Skeeter's Trans-amOctober 15, 2011The Monarch trail is awesome for people watching! (Central Valley tourists, foreigners & Urkels)
Erica SmibertNovember 28, 2011Leave your dogs at home for this one, they can't go on beach or trails.
We park on Delaware & head out to Wilder for a quiet west side run.
Travis WindleharthNovember 28, 2009Great place to see monarch butterflies in season. The caterpillar cage at the center is neat.
Nikki CozzolaJanuary 28, 2016Beautiful local geological formations. My only pet peeve about this place is that I always have creepy men come up to me and ask for my number.
Erin SayerJanuary 11, 2012They should post on their website if the monarchs are there or not. Paid 10 bucks for nothing.
- David BernalAugust 29, 2023Una playa muy linda en la que parar para tomar un poquito el sol o darse un baño
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Natural Bridges State Beach
2531 W Cliff Dr (at Crespi Ct)
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
United States
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
United States
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"the arch at the very north west part of the dog beach is nice for photography. You can get to it during low tide. check your tides app or ask alexa when’s low tide?"
Athonia Cappelli - 6.6
"Totally worth the trip; local artists cds and crafts too."
Morgan C. - 7.9
"Beautiful butterflies and beaches and natural rock formations."
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