Title: Natural Bridges State Park in Westside Santa Cruz | Expedia.co.uk [Natural Bridges State Park Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Natural-Bridges-State-Park-Hotels.0-l6065917-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Natural Bridges State Park Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Natural-Bridges-State-Park.d6065917.Car-Hire-Guide)[Westside Santa Cruz Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Westside-Santa-Cruz.d553248633938969903.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Natural Bridges State Park ![USA-Santa Cruz-Natural Bridges State Beach; Shutterstock ID 101070745](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065917/43bea666-ed08-4f82-a646-075da65a2a91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![USA-Santa Cruz-Natural Bridges State Beach; Shutterstock ID 101070745](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065917/43bea666-ed08-4f82-a646-075da65a2a91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Natural Bridges State Beach is named for the natural arch in the huge rock located in the shore break here. This is one of the most photographed beach icons in the state of California. #localsecrets](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6666/c0eb498c-7a14-432c-8177-bdb039eed490.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![This is a small state park at the northern end of Santa Cruz' scenic West Cliff Drive and a little over a mile from the Boardwalk, wharf and Main Beach. A couple of times a year you can see Monarch butterflies during their migration. They are not in the numbers of years past, but you'll still see some. If you walk north towards the rocks during low tide you will find some amazing tidepools full of sea anenomes, sea urchins, starfish, crabs, hermit crabs, and all sorts of marine life. The tidepools are on a ledge, so the tide needs to be quite high (>4 ft?) to reach them. The beach is absolutely stunning at sunset. #localsecrets](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6666/b5aae69b-1420-44c5-9700-09c18e2d48b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Peaceful. #winterbreak #santacruz #beach #loveforphotography](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6666/8697e0b3-9773-4255-b3f6-a0683e8d3988.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Natural Bridges State Park Activities --- --- ### Popular places to visit ![At the end of West Cliff drive and after a nice long hike you will come across this hidden gym. The natural bridges state beach is a great place to relax and enjoy nature after an invigorating hike.#TakeAHike ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6666/61b9b041-b808-4e1c-bc28-2aeb584ae727.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve You can take time to visit Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Moore-Creek-Wetland-Nature-Preserve-Santa-Cruz.d632321268399812608.Attraction) ![Lovely morning spent with my Canon 5D. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6666/6ed12365-8be7-46c7-b378-00795d8cdfe9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Natural Bridges State Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Natural Bridges State Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Natural-Bridges-State-Beach-Westside-Santa-Cruz.d914416319477243904.Attraction) ![Fern Grotto Beach off of California’s HWY1](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635983994575/d83918db-ee24-4fec-b89b-5f0f78ccf1dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fern Grotto Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Fern Grotto Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fern-Grotto-Beach-Santa-Cruz.d553248635983994575.Attraction) ![Fern Grotto Beach off of California’s HWY1](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635983994575/d83918db-ee24-4fec-b89b-5f0f78ccf1dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wilder Ranch State Park Enjoy a trip to Wilder Ranch State Park and popular activities such as surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wilder-Ranch-State-Park-Santa-Cruz.d6328116.Attraction) ![A must see place for all people who love the beaches!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6666/22bf0946-ef63-4a01-98d9-cc43ac05a4cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Cruz Surfing Museum You can spend time studying the exhibits at Santa Cruz Surfing Museum in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz-Surfing-Museum-Santa-Cruz.d6065911.Attraction) #### De Anza Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at De Anza Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails. 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