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Website: parks.ca.gov
Phone: (831) 423-4609
Open now
- Fri 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
2531 W Cliff Dr, Natural Bridges State Beach Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ·2339.50 mi
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Amenities
- Family friendly
- Accessible
Reviews
tripadvisorJune is not a big butterfly month, but the habitat is a beautiful, informational, brief walk on a wooden board walkway. So interesting. We saw a few people at spots along the way, sitting and visiting. It is so calm and peaceful. Worth the visit - then enjoy Natural Bridges Park.
MoreCould be advertised with better signage, but a place to visit for as long as we have these beautiful monarchs
MoreThe butterflies were back in great numbers. We've hunted Monarchs for years up and down the coast and this was one of the best sightings. Hopefully they will be back next year
MoreI heard that Monarchs migrate here over winter and was very excited to visit. The day was chilly and overcast, so the butterflies were mainly hanging in clusters from the trees to keep warm, but it was still exciting to see so many in one place, and we were lucky to experience a few wandering Monarchs up close. Would love to go back on a sunnier day, the park ranger said alot more would be flying around if the sun was out.
MoreCome by here between October and February to see the migrating monarch butterflies! There is a small visitor's center you can visit, but otherwise take the trail down to the grove to get the best views of the butterflies. There are plenty of educational signs along the way, and pre-pandemic there were guides and docents at the end. Bring your binoculars if you have them!
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