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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Dec
58°F 14°C
40°F 4°C
Jan
57°F 13°C
41°F 5°C
Feb
58°F 14°C
43°F 6°C
Mar
63°F 17°C
44°F 6°C
Apr
66°F 18°C
46°F 7°C
May
72°F 22°C
51°F 10°C

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Saturday
26 Dec
Hi:
61°F 16°C
Lo:
40°F 4°C
Sunday
27 Dec
Hi:
61°F 16°C
Lo:
40°F 4°C
Monday
28 Dec
Hi:
61°F 16°C
Lo:
36°F 2°C
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Natural Bridges State Park
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 31 attractions in Santa Cruz

A refuge for wintering Monarch Butterflies, this park boasts a sandy cove, tidepools, a nature trail through the Butterfly Preserve, and several hiking trails. There is also a bicycle path around the perimeter of the park.

Attraction type: Geological formation; State park; Beach
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Cruz Carz Scooter Coupe Rentalz and GPS Tourz

Cruz Carz,the fun way to see Santa Cruz! Our Coupes are equipped with a GPS that will guide you to all the great spots in Santa Cruz, give you some fun facts, history or inside info about the town. If you just want to blaze your own trails you can do that too. The three wheel, open air, two seater is the perfect way to see the sights, interact with the environment and work on your tan. Happy Cruz'n

Attraction type: Scenic drive
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