Natural Bridges State Park

2531 West Cliff Drive
Santa Cruz CA 95060

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This park and beach is an excellent vantage point for viewing shore birds, migrating whales, as well as seals and otters playing offshore. Further along the beach, public access tidepools offer a glimpse of life beneath the sea in this Marine Protected Area. Low tides reveal sea stars, shore crabs, sea anemones, and other colorful ocean life. The park also includes a large area of coastal scrub and grasslands, with bright native wildflowers in the spring. Moore Creek flows through the park, forming freshwater wetlands and a salt marsh before it reaches the sea.


Type of Activity
  • Parks
  • Heritage Tourism
Hours of Operation
  • Beach Hours:
    8:00 a.m. to Sunset

    Visitor Center:
    Open Daily:
    11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Last updated 04-09-2025


2531 West Cliff Drive
Santa Cruz CA 95060

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