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Natural Bridges Tidepools

Santa Cruz

🌊Check tide schedule—go at low tide for best exploring
👟Rocks are slippery, wear shoes with good grip
🦀Look but don't touch anemones—your bacteria can kill them

Three natural tidal pools carved into Stinson Beach's rocky shoreline offer depths from wading to jumping. Time it right at low tide and you'll spot sea stars, urchins, anemones, and crabs tucked into the crevices.

Natural tide pools
Wildlife spotting
Low tide adventure
Rocky shoreline exploration

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