North Marina
Nude beach in California, United States · also known as Marina State Beach
North Marina is a beach where nudity is tolerated in California, United States. It lies within Dunes State Park - Marina County Water District, managed by Marina County Water District. 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 September at 16°C (62°F). There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Zmudowski State Beach (16 km (9.7 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at North Marina
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C | 13°C | 86 mm |
| February | 11°C | 13°C | 85 mm |
| March | 12°C | 13°C | 70 mm |
| April | 12°C | 12°C | 36 mm |
| May | 13°C | 12°C | 14 mm |
| June | 14°C | 13°C | 4 mm |
| July | 16°C | 14°C | 1 mm |
| August | 16°C | 14°C | 1 mm |
| September | 16°C | 15°C | 4 mm |
| October | 16°C | 14°C | 23 mm |
| November | 13°C | 14°C | 48 mm |
| December | 11°C | 13°C | 106 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Part of Dunes State Park - Marina County Water District, managed by Marina County Water District · public access: open.
- Website: worldbeachlist.com
- Coordinates: 36.69983, -121.80946 · 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 North Marina
- 1Zmudowski State Beach nude beach · CaliforniaListedSea 14°C in August
- 2Garrapata State Park naturist park or area · CaliforniaListed
- 3Private's Nude Beach nude beach · CaliforniaCustomarySea 14°C in August
- 42222 Beach nude beach · CaliforniaClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
- 5Younger Beach nude beach · CaliforniaClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
- 6Strawberry Beach nude beach · CaliforniaToleratedSea 15°C in August
- 7Laguna Creek Beach nude beach · CaliforniaToleratedSea 15°C in August
- 8Panther 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 North Marina clothing optional?
North Marina 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 North Marina?
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 North Marina?
The closest are Zmudowski State Beach (16 km (9.7 mi)), Garrapata State Park (27 km (17 mi)) and Private's Nude Beach (33 km (20 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.