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Nude Beaches near San Francisco

There are 25 clothing-optional places within 61 mi (99 km) of San Francisco, California: 21 nude beaches, 2 nudist resorts & clubs, 1 naturist campground, 1 naturist sauna or spa. The sea is warmest in September.

Closest to San FranciscoBaker Beach nude beach · 3.7 mi (6 km) north-west · Tolerated
Distances

Straight-line from the centre of San Francisco. Use Directions on each place page for the driving route.

All 25 places, nearest first

Sort by warmest water or by distance from where you are now.

  1. 1Baker Beach nude beach · California3.7 mi (6 km) north-west of San FranciscoToleratedSea 14°C in August
  2. 2Marshall's Beach nude beach · California3.8 mi (6.1 km) north-west of San FranciscoClothing optionalSea 14°C in August
  3. 3Archimedes Banya naturist sauna or spa · California · best March to November4 mi (6.4 km) south-east of San FranciscoClothing optional
  4. 4Mile Rock Beach nude beach · California4.8 mi (7.8 km) west of San FranciscoToleratedSea 14°C in August
  5. 5South Rodeo Beach nude beach · California7.2 mi (12 km) north-west of San FranciscoToleratedSea 14°C in August
  6. 6Muir Beach nude beach · California10 mi (17 km) north-west of San FranciscoClothing optionalSea 14°C in August
  7. 7Slide Ranch North Beach nude beach · California12 mi (20 km) north-west of San FranciscoToleratedSea 14°C in August
  8. 8Red Rock Beach nude beach · California14 mi (23 km) north-west of San FranciscoClothing optionalSea 14°C in August
  9. 9Devils Slide Beach nude beach · California15 mi (25 km) south of San FranciscoToleratedSea 14°C in August
  10. 10Gray Whale Cove State Beach nude beach · California15 mi (25 km) south of San FranciscoListedSea 14°C in August
  11. 11The Sequoians nudist resort · California · best March to November19 mi (31 km) east of San FranciscoListed
  12. 12Palomarin Beach nude beach · California21 mi (33 km) north-west of San FranciscoClothing optionalSea 14°C in August
  13. 13San Gregorio nude beach nude beach · California31 mi (50 km) south of San FranciscoToleratedSea 15°C in August
  14. 14Lupin Lodge naturist campground · California48 mi (78 km) south-east of San FranciscoClothing optional
  15. 15Scott Creek nude beach · California52 mi (83 km) south of San FranciscoTolerated
  16. 16Shark Fin Cove Beach nude beach · California55 mi (88 km) south of San FranciscoClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
  17. 17Bonny Doon Beach nude beach · California55 mi (89 km) south of San FranciscoClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
  18. 18Yellowbank Beach nude beach · California56 mi (90 km) south of San FranciscoClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
  19. 19Panther Beach nude beach · California56 mi (90 km) south of San FranciscoClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
  20. 20Meadowlark Country House and Resort nudist resort · California · best April to November56 mi (91 km) north of San FranciscoListed
  21. 21Laguna Creek Beach nude beach · California57 mi (91 km) south of San FranciscoToleratedSea 15°C in August
  22. 22Strawberry Beach nude beach · California59 mi (95 km) south of San FranciscoToleratedSea 15°C in August
  23. 23Younger Beach nude beach · California60 mi (97 km) south of San FranciscoClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
  24. 242222 Beach nude beach · California60 mi (97 km) south of San FranciscoClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
  25. 25Private's Nude Beach nude beach · California61 mi (99 km) south-east of San FranciscoCustomarySea 14°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 there a nude beach near San Francisco?

Yes. 21 clothing-optional beaches lie within 61 mi (99 km) of San Francisco. The closest is Baker Beach, about 3.7 mi (6 km) north-west of the city.

What is the closest naturist place to San Francisco?

Baker Beach, a nude beach about 3.7 mi (6 km) north-west of San Francisco in a straight line. Its status: nudity tolerated.

When is the sea warmest near San Francisco?

In September, when the sea at these beaches averages about 15°C (58°F), based on NOAA OISST 1991–2020 means.

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