# Natural Bridges State Beach

> A beach on the west edge of Santa Cruz with a surviving sea arch, tide pools and a eucalyptus grove where monarch butterflies cluster from October to February

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A beach on the west edge of Santa Cruz with a surviving sea arch, tide pools and a eucalyptus grove where monarch butterflies cluster from October to February. Day-use parking fee; street parking outside.

- **Nearest town:** Santa Cruz, CA
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** 36.9531, -122.0573

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