Black's Beach
Nude beach in California, United States · also known as Blacks Beach
Black's Beach is a beach where nudity is tolerated in California, United States. It lies within Torrey Pines State Reserve, managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation. The sea is warmest in August at about 21°C (70°F) and coolest in February (15°C (59°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 21°C (71°F), and the best time to visit is July to September. There is one other naturist place within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Zoro Garden Nudist Colony (21 km (13 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Black's Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C | 15°C | 59 mm |
| February | 14°C | 15°C | 68 mm |
| March | 15°C | 16°C | 33 mm |
| April | 15°C | 16°C | 21 mm |
| May | 17°C | 18°C | 8 mm |
| June | 18°C | 19°C | 4 mm |
| July (best) | 21°C | 21°C | 4 mm |
| August (best) | 21°C | 21°C | 3 mm |
| September (best) | 21°C | 21°C | 5 mm |
| October | 20°C | 20°C | 17 mm |
| November | 17°C | 18°C | 28 mm |
| December | 15°C | 16°C | 63 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Part of Torrey Pines State Reserve, managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation · public access: open.
- Coordinates: 32.89968, -117.25580 · 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 Black's Beach
- 1Zoro Garden Nudist Colony naturist park or area · California · best July to SeptemberClosed
- 2San Onofre State Beach nude beach · California · best July to SeptemberListedSea 21°C in August
- 3Glen Eden Sun Club nudist resort · CaliforniaNaturist only
- 4Casa Oliver nudist resort · CaliforniaClothing optional
- 5Olive Dell Ranch nudist resort · CaliforniaClothing optional
- 6Nude Bowl naturist park or area · California · best June to SeptemberClosed
- 7Land's End nude beach · CaliforniaListedSea 20°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 Black's Beach clothing optional?
Black's Beach is listed as "nudity tolerated" according to KPBS: How Did Black's Beach Become A Nude Beach? (2019). 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.
When is the best time to visit Black's Beach?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are July to September. July averages 21°C (69°F) and January 15°C (58°F).
How warm is the water at Black's Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 15°C (59°F) to 21°C (70°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Black's Beach?
The closest are Zoro Garden Nudist Colony (21 km (13 mi)), San Onofre State Beach (61 km (38 mi)) and Glen Eden Sun Club (95 km (59 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against KPBS: How Did Black's Beach Become A Nude Beach? (2019) (news report); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikipedia · Wikidata Q880988 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.