This Santa Cruz park includes a rocky beach, open ocean, shoreline cliffs, and tidepools great for viewing shorebirds, loons, grebes, and alcids. Within the park, we will search the freshwater wetlands, coastal scrubs, and eucalyptus grove for fall migrants. 2 miles, mostly level ground, some beach sand.

Meet: back entrance of park, intersection of Delaware and Natural Bridges Dr

Norm Kikuchi, (831) 251-0666

Family friendly, kids ages 10+

Google Plus Code: “XW3V+V6 Santa Cruz, California” (paste code, city, and state into Google maps)

Directions: From CA-17 exit north onto Mission St/Hwy 1 towards Half Moon Bay. Drive to the edge of town, turn left on Swift St then right on Delaware Ave.

Facilities: yes

For all trips: Contact the trip leader or email scvasfieldtrips@gmail.com with questions. Beginners welcome. Heavy rain cancels. Carpool if possible. Bring binoculars. No unaccompanied minors.

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