🌊 Discover Natural Bridges State Beach, a California State Park famous for its iconic natural rock arches and diverse marine life.
🦋 Witness thousands of Monarch butterflies overwintering in its unique preserve, a truly magical sight.
🌉 Marvel at the impressive natural bridge formations carved by the Pacific Ocean.
🦀 Explore public access tidepools teeming with sea stars, crabs, and anemones at low tide.
🦋 Visit California's only State Monarch Preserve, hosting thousands of butterflies from late fall into winter.
🐦 Enjoy excellent bird watching, whale watching, and spotting seals and otters offshore.
🚶♀️ Stroll along wheelchair and stroller-accessible boardwalks to the Monarch Grove.
🌸 Discover coastal scrub and grasslands with native wildflowers in spring.
🏖️ Beach & Park Hours: Open daily from 8 AM to sunset.
📚 Visitor Center: Open daily from 10 AM to 4 PM.
🦋 Monarch Migration Season: Typically mid-October to mid-February (best viewing late October-November).
🦀 Tide Pools: Best during low tide (2 feet or lower); public tours on weekends when tides permit.
🚗 Vehicle Day Use: $10.00 (Seniors 62+ pay $9.00).
🚌 Bus Parking (10-24 passengers): $50.00.
🚌 Bus Parking (25+ passengers): $100.00.
💳 Accepted Passes: California Explorer, Golden Poppy, Disabled Discount, Distinguished Veteran, Golden Bear, Senior Golden Bear, California State Library Parks Pass.
🅿️ Paid parking lots available inside the park.
🆓 Free street parking may be available outside the park.
🚻 Restrooms are available near the visitor center and picnic areas.
🚫 Dogs: Not allowed on the beach and trails (except ADA service animals). Permitted in parking lots and picnic areas on a 6-foot leash.
⛔ No lifeguards on duty; ocean safety precautions are essential due to unpredictable surf and rip currents.
🔥 No fires or glass containers allowed on the beach.
🚫 Drones are prohibited to protect wildlife, cultural resources, and visitor safety.
🦋 Do not touch or harm the fragile butterflies in the preserve.
🚶♀️ Hiking Trails & Bike Trails (on paved roads only).
🧺 Picnic Areas: Tables, barbecues, and water faucets available.
🏄♀️ Windsurfing/Surfing.
🗺️ Geocaching.
📚 Visitor Center: Provides information, maps, exhibits, and educational programs.
👨👩👧👦 Family Programs & Guided Tours (Monarch, Tide Pool, Nature Walks).
♿ The park offers accessible parking, restrooms, and picnic areas.
🦽 A beach wheelchair is available for loan at the visitor center.
🚶♀️ Wheelchair and stroller-accessible boardwalks lead to the Monarch Grove.
🏛️ California State Parks.