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Santa Cruz County

Natural Bridges State Beach loop from Monarch Butterfly Natural Preserve

Hiking trails & Routes

Santa Cruz County

Natural Bridges State Beach loop from Monarch Butterfly Natural Preserve

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4.7

(3637)

8,505

hikers

Natural Bridges State Beach loop from Monarch Butterfly Natural Preserve

00:51

3.26km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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543 m

Natural Bridges State Beach Trail, Creek, Butterfly Preserve

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Northern entrance to the coastal park from Delaware Ave. The trailhead is pedestrian and biker only, The former road goes straight to the beach, while smaller trails turn east into …

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1.30 km

Natural Bridges State Beach 🏖️ Santa Cruz

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One of the two iconic natural rock arches collapsed 10 years ago, but the remaining one is still impressive. The beach is wide with white sand, and though the waves …

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2.78 km

Natural Bridges State Beach viewpoint

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Overview 20 minutes parking from the entrance of Tassajara

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2.83 km

Natural Bridges State Beach

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Superb Natural Bridge Beach, known for its natural arches made of fine clay or mud rock, carved out by time, water and winds.

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3.26 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.05 km

857 m

300 m

Surfaces

1.65 km

902 m

402 m

174 m

< 100 m

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