Monarch Butterflies and Natural Bridges State Park

This is a half-day trip to Natural Bridges State Park in Santa Cruz and the Monarch Butterfly sanctuary there. We'll start with the butterfly grove and nature trail, then move to the beach for the tide pools, beach scenery, and sunset. Low tide is at 1:35pm, high tide at 7:43pm, and sunset is at 5:01pm. We'll leave when the light is gone.

Information about Natural Bridges: Natural Bridges SP

If you want to meet the group at the park, go through the entrance at the pay kiosk, and drive to the parking lot by the nature center above the beach. The butterfly grove is next to the nature center.

• Camera gear including filters, extra memory or film, and charged batteries
• Tripod
• Long lenses for butterflies, mid range for seascape and sunset, and macro lenses for sea life in the rock pools
• Water and snacks such as trailmix and power bars.
• It could be foggy and cold, or warmish and sunny, so dress accordingly.
• Sun protection, such as a sun hat and sunscreen.
• Solid walking shoes