Bonny Doon Beach
Nude beach in California, United States
Bonny Doon Beach is a clothing-optional beach in California, United States. It lies within Central Coast Field Office, managed by Bureau of Land Management. The sea is warmest in September at about 15°C (58°F) and coolest in April (12°C (54°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 18°C (65°F). There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Shark Fin Cove Beach (0.6 km (0.4 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Bonny Doon Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C | 13°C | 92 mm |
| February | 10°C | 13°C | 91 mm |
| March | 11°C | 13°C | 80 mm |
| April | 12°C | 12°C | 40 mm |
| May | 14°C | 12°C | 15 mm |
| June | 16°C | 13°C | 4 mm |
| July | 18°C | 14°C | 1 mm |
| August | 18°C | 15°C | 1 mm |
| September | 18°C | 15°C | 4 mm |
| October | 16°C | 14°C | 26 mm |
| November | 12°C | 14°C | 54 mm |
| December | 10°C | 13°C | 114 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Part of Central Coast Field Office, managed by Bureau of Land Management · public access: open.
- Coordinates: 37.00024, -122.18154 · 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 Bonny Doon Beach
- 1Shark Fin Cove Beach nude beach · CaliforniaClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
- 2Yellowbank Beach nude beach · CaliforniaClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
- 3Panther Beach nude beach · CaliforniaClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
- 4Laguna Creek Beach nude beach · CaliforniaToleratedSea 15°C in August
- 5Scott Creek nude beach · CaliforniaTolerated
- 6Strawberry Beach nude beach · CaliforniaToleratedSea 15°C in August
- 7Younger Beach nude beach · CaliforniaClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
- 82222 Beach nude beach · CaliforniaClothing optionalSea 15°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 Bonny Doon Beach clothing optional?
Bonny Doon Beach is listed as "clothing optional" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. NudistMap has not yet verified this status in person. You can check what applies in United States before you go.
How warm is the water at Bonny Doon Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 12°C (54°F) to 15°C (58°F) in September. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Bonny Doon Beach?
The closest are Shark Fin Cove Beach (0.6 km (0.4 mi)), Yellowbank Beach (1.3 km (0.8 mi)) and Panther Beach (1.5 km (0.9 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q49320219 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.