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Natural Bridges Tidepools
Santa Cruz, California, United States
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About the Natural Bridges Tidepools
Natural Bridges Tidepools, located in Santa Cruz, California, is a beautiful park and beach offering a unique opportunity to explore the wonders of the ocean. The tide pools are teeming with colorful sea life such as sea stars, shore crabs, and sea anemones, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts. The park also features a Monarch Grove where thousands of Monarch Butterflies overwinter, creating a breathtaking sight in the eucalyptus trees. Visitors can enjoy guided hikes, educational programs, and special events throughout the year. The park is also home to freshwater wetlands, salt marshes, and native wildflowers, providing a diverse and vibrant ecosystem to explore. With a $10 vehicle day-use fee, visitors can enjoy picnicking under the eucalyptus and pine trees, but camping is not allowed. Safety measures are in place to protect the delicate ecosystem, including restrictions on collecting, drone use, and alcohol consumption. Volunteers play a crucial role in maintaining the park, especially during the Monarch butterfly season and tide pool seasons. Whether you're interested in learning about wildlife, exploring the tide pools, or simply enjoying the natural beauty of the coast, Natural Bridges Tidepools offers a memorable experience for all ages.
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Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
Reviews of Natural Bridges Tidepools
"Love love love it! There is a way up the rocks without a crazy climb. Look far to the right as you a looking at the bottom of it. You can use a log and board to cross the water and then scale up the rocks. This is the easiest route! Then when you get to the flat top, go and enjoy the tide pools and its beauty! It is a wonder sight!! Obviously if it is high tide….you won’t! Don’t miss this one!!"
"A friend commented that they felt inspired to bring their nephew to this place to share with them the amazing qualities of such an ecosystem. It’s a great place to walk around, contemplate, and draw inspiration from nature. Well worth the chill of the wind! Do be cautious as it is a bit slippery along this area and one could lose their footing if they are careless."
"Been waiting on visiting here, I came on Saturday in February, somehow it was kinda packed, the beach that is. The tidepool area wasn't. Saw alot of sea anemones but no starfish ): look but don't touch the anemones you can kill them with your bacteria. I slipped walking through the tide pools twice so becareful! It was beautiful though! They have free 20 min parking and then parking (not sure how much.)"
"Totally Worth It! It is such a special experience to walk among the tide pools and get close to sea anemones, small crabs, periwinkle snails, and loads loads of mussels. Sadly we did not spot ant starfish. The crashing waves are powerful to see, we sat and watched for 30 minutes. Be careful walking around, the ground is slippery. Also look at the ground, with spots and lines it is as if someone made an ancient painting."
"It’s a perfect time to explore sea creatures during the king tide. Very interesting! We arrived at 1:30pm and spent three hours on exploration. The parking lot without charges only offer 20 minutes parking, while the other one will charge you $10 a day. Or you may park the car on the street. Better park the car next to the center which is more closer to the beach and the tidepool. The area that is in the west of Natural Bridge Tidepool will be more interesting. You may explore more creatures there like sea stars, sea anemones, hermit crab, black turban snail, crabs and sculpin, etc. The mask is required, and it will be more safe to access to the tidepool according to the road of map we tried if you are with your little kids. Or you may also try walk across the rock areas to explore for fun. But better keep your eye on the sea all the time just in case. We met an old lady who offered the services for free. She lent us a picture to explore and to ask her questions about sea creatures. We learnt a lot from her. Appreciated her kindness and warm heart."
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