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# Natural Bridges State Beach

Santa Cruz · California Department of Parks and Recreation

PLAN YOUR VISIT

## The practical details.

**Managing agency**: California Department of Parks and Recreation

**Telephone**: [(831) 423-4609](tel:8314234609)

**Hours**: Park Hours: 8am to Sunset Visitor Center Hours: 11 am to 4 pm October 1 – January 31: Daily February 1 – September 30: Friday through Monday

[Official park information](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=541)

We have not yet verified entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling.

Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks.

## Weather & forecast

National Weather Service · [Official forecast ↗](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=36.952245&lon=-122.057199)

## About Natural Bridges State Beach

Natural Bridges State Beach is listed in official public-land records for Santa Cruz, California and is managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation. Our research into visitor facilities is ongoing. Check the managing agency’s information for public entrances, permitted activities, and current access.

## Activities & facilities

[Picnicking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/picnicking)[Interpretive programs ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/interpretive-programs)[Beach visits ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/beach-visits)[Surfing ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/surfing)[Geocaching ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/geocaching)[Biking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/biking)[Hiking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/hiking)ParkingRestroomsDrinking Water AvailableWheelchair AccessibleHistorical/Cultural SitePicnic AreasExhibits and ProgramsGuided ToursBeach AreaVista PointNature & Wildlife ViewingWindsurfing/SurfingFamily ProgramsBike TrailsHiking Trails

Recorded from park sources. Availability and restrictions may vary by season or visitor area.

## Find your way.

Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions.

[Official visitor information & directions ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=541)

## Sources & verification

Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 20, 2026.

- [California State Parks visitor directory](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=21805) · Oct 20, 2026

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