In the summertime, Natural Bridges State Beach is a picturesque beach, punctuated by rock formations and teeming with wildlife – shorebirds, seals, sea stars and more. In the fall and winter ...

SANTA CRUZ, CA — This is the perfect time of year to enjoy the beach — plenty of sunshine and no big crowds. Aurelija Bolsakova took these photos on Monday at Natural Bridges State Beach.

If you're exploring California's coast along the renowned Highway 1, make sure to stop by Natural Bridges State Beach. On the west side of Santa Cruz along the Monterey Bay, this 65-acre park has ...