surfing and is busiest during the winter when large swells wash up onto the shores of Natural Bridges State Beach. Hiking trails pass through the Moore Creek estuary and the Monarch Butterfly Nature Preserve. Guided tours of the butterfly preserve take place on weekends during the fall and winter. Tours of the tidal pools take place year-round as do nature walks. Nearby state parks The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Lighthouse Field State Beach New Brighton State Beach Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park Seacliff State Beach Twin Lakes State Beach Wilder Ranch State Park See also List of beaches in California List of California state parks References External links Natural Bridges State Beach Official website California State Beaches Natural arches of California Beaches of Santa Cruz County, California Parks in Santa Cruz County, California Monterey Bay Santa Cruz, California Protected areas established in 1933 1933 establishments in California