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Natural Bridges State Beach loop from Natural Bridges State Beach

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United States
California
Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz

Natural Bridges State Beach loop from Natural Bridges State Beach

Easy

4.6

(8093)

8,094

hikers

Natural Bridges State Beach loop from Natural Bridges State Beach

01:19

5.08km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

912 m

Natural Bridges State Beach Trail, Creek, Butterfly Preserve

Highlight • Trail

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 the Monarch Butterfly Natural Preserve, and West into the upper portions of the State Beach Park.

Tip by

2

1.79 km

Overview 20 minutes parking from the entrance of Tassajara

Tip by

3

1.85 km

Natural Bridges State Beach

Highlight • Beach

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

The place is also known for hosting a colony of monarch butterflies, more than 150,000 of which come to settle there for the winter. If you're lucky, you might also spot whales!

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Tip by

2.78 km

Swift Beach

Beach

B

5.08 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.03 km

790 m

173 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.22 km

1.71 km

1.01 km

< 100 m

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Sunday 12 July

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11 %

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