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 ...

Hike right up to these stunning rock formations—among the largest natural bridges in the world—then pitch a tent at a campsite on the edge of the park’s canyon for a starry, magical desert experience.

At the edge of New Melones Lake lies a hidden wonder — a pristine, underground swimming hole at Coyote Creek Natural Bridges. Known for its unique beauty, visitors must swim or float through a ...