More Mesa Nude Beach
Nude beach in California, United States · also known as More Mesa Beach
More Mesa Nude Beach is an officially designated clothing-optional beach in California, United States. The sea is warmest in September at about 18°C (64°F) and coolest in April (13°C (56°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 22°C (71°F), and the best time to visit is August to September. There are 2 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Montecito Hot Springs (15 km (9.2 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at More Mesa 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 | 14°C | 63 mm |
| April | 14°C | 13°C | 27 mm |
| May | 16°C | 14°C | 11 mm |
| June | 19°C | 16°C | 3 mm |
| July | 22°C | 17°C | 2 mm |
| August (best) | 22°C | 18°C | 1 mm |
| September (best) | 21°C | 18°C | 3 mm |
| October | 18°C | 18°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
- Coordinates: 34.41743, -119.78982 · 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 More Mesa Nude Beach
- 1Montecito Hot Springs clothing-optional hot spring · California · best June to SeptemberCustomary
- 2Gaviota Nude Beach nude beach · CaliforniaOfficialSea 17°C in August
- 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 More Mesa Nude Beach clothing optional?
More Mesa 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.
When is the best time to visit More Mesa Nude Beach?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are August to September. July averages 22°C (71°F) and January 12°C (54°F).
How warm is the water at More Mesa Nude Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 13°C (56°F) to 18°C (64°F) in September. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near More Mesa Nude Beach?
The closest are Montecito Hot Springs (15 km (9.2 mi)), Gaviota Nude Beach (37 km (23 mi)) and Pirates Cove (119 km (74 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.