College Cove South
Nude beach in California, United States · also known as College Cove North
College Cove South is a beach where nudity is tolerated in California, United States. It lies within Trinidad State Beach, managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation. The sea is warmest in August at about 13°C (55°F) and coolest in March (11°C (51°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 14°C (58°F). There is one other naturist place within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Sean's Jacuzzi (21 km (13 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at College Cove South
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C | 11°C | 194 mm |
| February | 10°C | 11°C | 156 mm |
| March | 10°C | 11°C | 171 mm |
| April | 10°C | 11°C | 95 mm |
| May | 12°C | 11°C | 44 mm |
| June | 13°C | 12°C | 21 mm |
| July | 14°C | 13°C | 7 mm |
| August | 14°C | 13°C | 7 mm |
| September | 14°C | 13°C | 22 mm |
| October | 13°C | 12°C | 77 mm |
| November | 12°C | 12°C | 149 mm |
| December | 10°C | 11°C | 272 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Part of Trinidad State Beach, managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation · public access: open.
- Website: worldbeachlist.com
- Coordinates: 41.06612, -124.15093 · 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 College Cove South
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 College Cove South clothing optional?
College Cove South is listed as "nudity tolerated" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). 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 College Cove South?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 11°C (51°F) to 13°C (55°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near College Cove South?
The closest are Sean's Jacuzzi (21 km (13 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.