Natural Bridges State Beach
Migration Festival
By Kathy McKinney · February 2026 · Volume MMXXVI, Number 2 · Page 5 · 2 min read

Natural Bridges State Beach hosts the 40th Annual Migration Festival on Saturday, February 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. organizations will be there with family-friendly, hands-on activities and booths highlighting the migration of whales, butterflies, birds, and the many creatures that travel to and through this fascinating area.
There will be a passport with stamps at each table for the children, food for sale, arts and crafts, informative talks about sharks and whales, and more. Enjoy live music by the Wave Tones with slide Hawaiian player Patti Maxine and the park 5M’s Band (Mostly Mediocre Musical Monarch Mariposas).
This event is free, but parking is $10 at state parks. There is also free, but limited parking on Delaware Avenue, if you’re willing to walk a short distance. Hold on to that receipt! Once you have paid for parking at one state park, you have paid for them all for that day. There are over 14 state parks and beaches in Santa Cruz County alone.
Natural Bridges State Beach is located at 2531 West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz. TASTING ROOM / PRIVATE EVENTS Tasting Room Hours Friday-Sunday 12pm-6pm 24060 Summit Road Los Gatos, CA 95033 (408) 353-6290 burrellschool.com Burrell School Vineyards and Winery February Events Rich Leonetti Join us in the Burrell School tasting room for Valentine’s Day, Saturday February 14, from noon to 5 p.m. Bring your Valentine to the winery and enjoy some amazing wines, chocolates, and vineyard views. It’s a great way to begin your evening or just relax and enjoy the day.
We will also be open on President’s Day, Monday, February 16, from noon to 5 p.m. Join us at the winery and tip a glass. The Santa Cruz Mountain Wineries Passport Day is on Saturday, February 21, from noon to 5 p.m. Come by the winery and pick up a passport. You’ll receive a free tasting and discounts on purchases at our winery. This wine passport provides access to over 30 participating local wineries.
Passports are valid for one year from the date of purchase and entitle the bearer to one tasting experience per participating winery. Wineries open on non-passport days will accept passports during their regular hours of operation.
Stop by the tasting room for more information, or visit winesofthesantacruzmountains.com. Photo by Robin Porter Los Gatos Kiwanis Club Los Gatos Creek Trail Cleanup The Los Gatos Kiwanis Club and the Key Club from Los Gatos High School are organizing a Los Gatos Creek Trail clean-up day on Saturday, February 14, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Meet at 10 a.m. at the public parking lot behind 55 Church Street, at the trailhead and the Old Forbes Mill building (not the steakhouse). The Los Gatos Kiwanis Club will provide gloves, trash bags, and pick-up tools, along with light snacks and beverages.
This event is weather permitting. Email kiwanislosgatos@gmail.com to confirm.

