Natural Bridges State Beach

A hidden gem along California's coastline. Stop by during sunset for scenic views of the last remaining "natural bridge " out of the original 3.

The view is # 1 but the parking is large enough to maneuver easily. Nice beach & soft sand for maximum exercise!

"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

Park on Delaware Ave and walk in 5 min on the wetlands trail . save $10 get this view .

Natural Bridges State Beach is a great place to unwind near the bohemian surfer town of Santa Cruz. Read more

Come in fall and winter between oct and jan to see the butterflies . Come during low tide , too, for more exploring.

Tide pool marine life is fascinating at low tide (look for starfish). Photograph and look but don't touch!

Early mornings can be breathtaking... it's just a little over a mile from the pier .

The tiny birds are really funny.

Beautiful stretch of beach with dramatic views and lots of rocks to climb

Awesome place. Great sunset . Lots of people. Costs $ to park

The rock formations here are awesome

Check out Kelly's Bakery and/or Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing after, just down the street.

Get there early in the morning before the park opens and watch the sun rise!

Quiet and calm beach with picnic area .

Tide pools are amazing....come at low tide !

Come on low tide . The other beach left of the arch us great.

Great tidal pool viewing !

Come at low tide for the tide pools !

Winter is monarch butterfly season. Bring your cameras .

The Monarch trail is awesome for people watching ! (Central Valley tourists , foreigners & Urkels)

Pelicans sitting on the rocks.

Come between Oct & Jan for prime butterfly viewing .

Breathtaking place.

a quite nice beach suggested by my teacher who grown up at Santa Cruz.

Leave 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.

The big stone is soo beautiful.

Little windy but a great place to hang at the beach

Very nice and quiet .

Beautiful scenery .

scenic all year long

Lots of sea life in the tide pools !

Great place to see monarch butterflies in season. The caterpillar cage at the center is neat.

Butterflies have left.

monarch butterflies in fall and winter!

Beautiful 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.

Tidepools!

Bridge , not bridges

Hyrdogen is the most abundant element in the universe

They should post on their website if the monarchs are there or not. Paid 10 bucks for nothing.

Go there on a bike .

look for my car in the lot

Una playa muy linda en la que parar para tomar un poquito el sol o darse un baño

Vista espectacular. Aguas frías . Hermosa playa .