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Monarch Butterfly Viewing at Natural Bridges at Natural Bridges State Beach, Nov 13

Monarch Butterfly Viewing at Natural Bridges

When: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 12:00 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 2026, 12:59 AM
Where: Natural Bridges State Beach · 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060 · Directions ↗ · venue site ↗
Price: FREE
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Sunset 4:59 PM
Tides: High tide 2:20 AM (3.59 ft) · Low tide 5:19 AM (3.41 ft) · High tide 11:28 AM (5.02 ft) · Low tide 7:24 PM (0.02 ft) · tide chart

Visit the Monarch Grove at Natural Bridges State Beach for a self-guided family outing during November. Walk the accessible boardwalk to look for overwintering butterflies in the eucalyptus trees. Numbers vary with migration and weather; bring binoculars and observe quietly without touching the butterflies. Hours: The park is open daily from 8am to sunset; the visitor center is open 11am–4pm. Viewing is free; vehicle parking is $10. Natural Bridges State Beach, 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz.

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