Natural Bridges State Park

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Natural Bridges State Beach is named for the natural arch in the huge rock located in the shore break here. This is one of the most photographed beach icons in the state of California. #localsecrets
This is a small state park at the northern end of Santa Cruz' scenic West Cliff Drive and a little over a mile from the Boardwalk, wharf and Main Beach. A couple of times a year you can see Monarch butterflies during their migration. They are not in the numbers of years past, but you'll still see some. If you walk north towards the rocks during low tide you will find some amazing tidepools full of sea anenomes, sea urchins, starfish, crabs, hermit crabs, and all sorts of marine life. The tidepools are on a ledge, so the tide needs to be quite high (>4 ft?) to reach them. The beach is absolutely stunning at sunset. #localsecrets
Peaceful. #winterbreak #santacruz #beach #loveforphotography
Not only is the beach beautiful but there is a refugee for wintering monarch butterflies! This was also where I saw my first sea lion when I moved here! #beachbound

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La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 out of 5
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
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The price is AU$876 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$876
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
With a stay at La Bahia Hotel and Spa in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Santa Cruz Wharf and Santa Cruz Beach ...
Absolutely beautiful experience. This trip is one of the best we've had. Right up there with Four Seasons Bora Bora.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

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Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
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The price is AU$410 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
AU$410
per night
13 Apr - 14 Apr
With a stay at Dream Inn Santa Cruz, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Great place, location was excellent

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
550 2nd St Santa Cruz CA
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The price is AU$319 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
AU$319
per night
19 Mar - 20 Mar
With a stay at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa ...
The breakfast was decent, but I chose this hotel because it presents itself as family-friendly and it lacked some basic things.**There were no high chairs for babies in the breakfast area, even though many families were staying there and all the babies had to sit on their parents’ laps. Also, I didn’t ...

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

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