Baker Beach
Nude beach in California, United States
Baker Beach is a beach where nudity is tolerated in California, United States. It lies within Golden Gate National Recreation Area, managed by National Park Service. The sea is warmest in September at about 14°C (58°F) and coolest in April (12°C (53°F)). Average air temperatures peak in September at 18°C (64°F). There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Marshall's Beach (0.5 km (0.3 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Baker Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C | 12°C | 100 mm |
| February | 10°C | 12°C | 101 mm |
| March | 11°C | 12°C | 82 mm |
| April | 12°C | 12°C | 42 mm |
| May | 14°C | 12°C | 18 mm |
| June | 16°C | 12°C | 6 mm |
| July | 17°C | 13°C | 1 mm |
| August | 17°C | 14°C | 1 mm |
| September | 18°C | 14°C | 4 mm |
| October | 16°C | 14°C | 29 mm |
| November | 12°C | 13°C | 62 mm |
| December | 10°C | 12°C | 138 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Part of Golden Gate National Recreation Area, managed by National Park Service · public access: open.
- Park information: National Park Service
- Campground nearby: Rob Hill Group Campground (0.5 km (0.3 mi))
- Coordinates: 37.79764, -122.48184 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in California?
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
- First time? Read our guide to your first time at a nude beach.
Naturist places near Baker Beach
- 1Marshall's Beach nude beach · CaliforniaClothing optionalSea 14°C in August
- 2Mile Rock Beach nude beach · CaliforniaToleratedSea 14°C in August
- 3South Rodeo Beach nude beach · CaliforniaToleratedSea 14°C in August
- 4Muir Beach nude beach · CaliforniaClothing optionalSea 14°C in August
- 5Archimedes Banya naturist sauna or spa · California · best March to NovemberClothing optional
- 6Slide Ranch North Beach nude beach · CaliforniaToleratedSea 14°C in August
- 7Red Rock Beach nude beach · CaliforniaClothing optionalSea 14°C in August
- 8Devils Slide Beach nude beach · CaliforniaToleratedSea 14°C in August
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
Is Baker Beach clothing optional?
Baker Beach is listed as "nudity tolerated" according to National Park Service: Presidio of San Francisco, Baker Beach. Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. You can check what applies in United States before you go.
How warm is the water at Baker Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 12°C (53°F) to 14°C (58°F) in September. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What are the opening hours at Baker Beach?
Golden Gate National Recreation Area lists day-use hours of 6:00AM - Sunset. Check the National Park Service page for closures before you go.
What other naturist places are near Baker Beach?
The closest are Marshall's Beach (0.5 km (0.3 mi)), Mile Rock Beach (2.4 km (1.5 mi)) and South Rodeo Beach (5.6 km (3.5 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against National Park Service: Presidio of San Francisco, Baker Beach (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikipedia · Wikidata Q684879 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.