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Nude Beaches and Naturist Places in California

NudistMap lists 64 naturist places in California, United States, covering nude beaches, nudist resorts, naturist campgrounds and saunas. 4 of them are officially designated or naturist-only. 25 have been checked against an official, land-manager or federation source. In August the sea at these spots is typically around 15°C (58°F).

By type in California

All naturist places in California, United States

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  1. 1Baker Beach nude beachToleratedSea 14°C in August
  2. 2Black's Beach nude beach · best July to SeptemberToleratedSea 21°C in August
  3. 3Deep Creek Hot Springs clothing-optional hot spring · best June to SeptemberTolerated
  4. 4San Onofre State Beach nude beach · best July to SeptemberListedSea 21°C in August
  5. 5Garrapata State Park naturist park or areaListed
  6. 6San Gregorio nude beach nude beachToleratedSea 15°C in August
  7. 7Zoro Garden Nudist Colony naturist park or area · best July to SeptemberClosed
  8. 8Harbin Hot Springs clothing-optional hot spring · best June to SeptemberClothing optional
  9. 9Scott Creek nude beachTolerated
  10. 10Nude Bowl naturist park or area · best June to SeptemberClosed
  11. 11South Yuba River State Park naturist park or area · best July to AugustListed
  12. 12Pirates Cove nude beachOfficialSea 15°C in August
  13. 13Marshall's Beach nude beachClothing optionalSea 14°C in August
  14. 14Muir Beach nude beachClothing optionalSea 14°C in August
  15. 15North Marina nude beachToleratedSea 14°C in August
  16. 16Hoyt Crossing Nude Beach nude beach · best July to AugustTolerated
  17. 17Palomarin Beach nude beachClothing optionalSea 14°C in August
  18. 18Panther Beach nude beachClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
  19. 19Bonny Doon Beach nude beachClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
  20. 20Red Rock Beach nude beachClothing optionalSea 14°C in August
  21. 21College Cove South nude beachToleratedSea 13°C in August
  22. 22Mile Rock Beach nude beachToleratedSea 14°C in August
  23. 23Upper Saline Valley/Warm Springs Campground naturist campground · best June to SeptemberTolerated
  24. 24Lupin Lodge naturist campgroundClothing optional
  25. 25Upper Warm Spring clothing-optional hot spring · best June to SeptemberTolerated
  26. 26Archimedes Banya naturist sauna or spa · best March to NovemberClothing optional
  27. 27Gray Whale Cove State Beach nude beachListedSea 14°C in August
  28. 28Gaviota Nude Beach nude beachOfficialSea 17°C in August
  29. 29Land's End nude beachListedSea 20°C in August
  30. 30Private's Nude Beach nude beachCustomarySea 14°C in August
  31. 31Glen Eden Sun Club nudist resortNaturist only
  32. 32South Rodeo Beach nude beachToleratedSea 14°C in August
  33. 33Laguna Creek Beach nude beachToleratedSea 15°C in August
  34. 34Yellowbank Beach nude beachClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
  35. 35Shark Fin Cove Beach nude beachClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
  36. 36Devils Slide Beach nude beachToleratedSea 14°C in August
  37. 37Slide Ranch North Beach nude beachToleratedSea 14°C in August
  38. 382222 Beach nude beachClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
  39. 39Strawberry Beach nude beachToleratedSea 15°C in August
  40. 40Younger Beach nude beachClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
  41. 41Bat Pool clothing-optional hot spring · best June to SeptemberTolerated
  42. 42Children's Tub clothing-optional hot spring · best June to SeptemberTolerated
  43. 43Crystal Pool clothing-optional hot spring · best June to SeptemberTolerated
  44. 44Sunrise Pool clothing-optional hot spring · best June to SeptemberTolerated
  45. 45Volcano Pool clothing-optional hot spring · best June to SeptemberTolerated
  46. 46Wizard Pool clothing-optional hot spring · best June to SeptemberTolerated
  47. 47Orr Hot Springs nudist resort · best April to OctoberClothing optional
  48. 48Casa Oliver nudist resortClothing optional
  49. 49More Mesa Nude Beach nude beach · best August to SeptemberOfficialSea 18°C in August
  50. 50Zmudowski State Beach nude beachListedSea 14°C in August
  51. 51Montecito Hot Springs clothing-optional hot spring · best June to SeptemberCustomary
  52. 52Bore Hole Spring clothing-optional hot spring · best May to SeptemberClothing optional
  53. 53Keough Hot Springs clothing-optional hot spring · best July to AugustProhibited
  54. 54East Fork Carson River Hot Springs Upper Pool clothing-optional hot springCustomary
  55. 55Alkali Hot Springs clothing-optional hot springCustomary
  56. 56Little Creek Hot Springs clothing-optional hot springCustomary
  57. 57Buckeye Hot Springs clothing-optional hot springCustomary
  58. 58Wild Willy's Hot Springs clothing-optional hot springCustomary
  59. 59Travertine Hot Spring clothing-optional hot springCustomary
  60. 60The Sequoians nudist resort · best March to NovemberListed
  61. 61Meadowlark Country House and Resort nudist resort · best April to NovemberListed
  62. 62Cold Pool naturist sauna or spaCustomary
  63. 63Olive Dell Ranch nudist resortClothing optional
  64. 64Sean's Jacuzzi naturist sauna or spa · best May to SeptemberTolerated

Status labels: Official · Naturist only · Clothing optional · Tolerated · Customary · Listed · Prohibited · Closed. Statuses come from open data and are not yet verified in person.

Frequently asked questions

How many naturist places are in California, United States?

NudistMap currently lists 64 naturist places in California, United States. 4 are officially designated or naturist-only; the rest are clothing optional by custom or tolerance.

What are the best-known naturist places in California, United States?

The most documented are Baker Beach, Black's Beach, Deep Creek Hot Springs, based on how much open data, encyclopedia coverage and visitor information exists for each.

When is the sea warm enough for swimming in California, United States?

The sea here rarely averages 21 °C. Most visitors come in July and August, when it is warmest.

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