Beach
Natural Bridges State Beach
Santa Cruz, California
Rock arch, tide pools and a monarch butterfly grove at the edge of Santa Cruz.
- Cost
- Paid
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
A pretty cove with a natural stone arch and good tide pools at low tide. From late autumn to winter the eucalyptus grove fills with overwintering monarch butterflies, which is the standout reason to stop.
Good to know
- Monarchs are best Nov to Feb, check for guided talks
- Tide pools are best at low tide
- Park lot fills quickly on summer weekends
- Best time
- Low tide, or winter for monarchs
- Getting there
- Sealed, paid car park
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- No dogs
Facilities
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
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