Gaviota Nude Beach
Nude beach in California, United States
Gaviota Nude Beach is an officially designated clothing-optional beach in California, United States. It lies within Gaviota State Park, managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation. The sea is warmest in September at about 17°C (63°F) and coolest in April (13°C (55°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 22°C (71°F). There is one other naturist place within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being More Mesa Nude Beach (37 km (23 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Gaviota Nude Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C | 14°C | 90 mm |
| February | 12°C | 14°C | 78 mm |
| March | 13°C | 13°C | 63 mm |
| April | 14°C | 13°C | 27 mm |
| May | 16°C | 13°C | 11 mm |
| June | 19°C | 15°C | 3 mm |
| July | 22°C | 16°C | 2 mm |
| August | 22°C | 17°C | 1 mm |
| September | 21°C | 17°C | 3 mm |
| October | 18°C | 17°C | 22 mm |
| November | 15°C | 16°C | 32 mm |
| December | 12°C | 15°C | 72 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Part of Gaviota State Park, managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation · public access: open.
- Coordinates: 34.47051, -120.19167 · 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 Gaviota Nude Beach
- 1More Mesa Nude Beach nude beach · California · best August to SeptemberOfficialSea 18°C in August
- 2Montecito Hot Springs clothing-optional hot spring · California · best June to SeptemberCustomary
- 3Pirates Cove nude beach · CaliforniaOfficialSea 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 Gaviota Nude Beach clothing optional?
Gaviota Nude Beach is listed as "official clothing-optional area" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=designated). 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 Gaviota Nude Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 13°C (55°F) to 17°C (63°F) in September. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Gaviota Nude Beach?
The closest are More Mesa Nude Beach (37 km (23 mi)), Montecito Hot Springs (51 km (32 mi)) and Pirates Cove (92 km (57 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=designated). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.