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Nude Beaches in California

NudistMap lists 31 nude beaches in California, United States, covering clothing-optional beaches and naturist beaches. 3 of them are officially designated or naturist-only. 6 have been checked against an official, land-manager or federation source. In August the sea at these spots is typically around 15°C (58°F).

All nude beaches in California, United States

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  1. 1Baker Beach nude beachToleratedSea 14°C in August
  2. 2Black's Beach nude beach · best July to SeptemberToleratedSea 21°C in August
  3. 3San Onofre State Beach nude beach · best July to SeptemberListedSea 21°C in August
  4. 4San Gregorio nude beach nude beachToleratedSea 15°C in August
  5. 5Scott Creek nude beachTolerated
  6. 6Pirates Cove nude beachOfficialSea 15°C in August
  7. 7Marshall's Beach nude beachClothing optionalSea 14°C in August
  8. 8Muir Beach nude beachClothing optionalSea 14°C in August
  9. 9North Marina nude beachToleratedSea 14°C in August
  10. 10Hoyt Crossing Nude Beach nude beach · best July to AugustTolerated
  11. 11Palomarin Beach nude beachClothing optionalSea 14°C in August
  12. 12Panther Beach nude beachClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
  13. 13Bonny Doon Beach nude beachClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
  14. 14Red Rock Beach nude beachClothing optionalSea 14°C in August
  15. 15College Cove South nude beachToleratedSea 13°C in August
  16. 16Mile Rock Beach nude beachToleratedSea 14°C in August
  17. 17Gray Whale Cove State Beach nude beachListedSea 14°C in August
  18. 18Gaviota Nude Beach nude beachOfficialSea 17°C in August
  19. 19Land's End nude beachListedSea 20°C in August
  20. 20Private's Nude Beach nude beachCustomarySea 14°C in August
  21. 21South Rodeo Beach nude beachToleratedSea 14°C in August
  22. 22Laguna Creek Beach nude beachToleratedSea 15°C in August
  23. 23Yellowbank Beach nude beachClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
  24. 24Shark Fin Cove Beach nude beachClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
  25. 25Devils Slide Beach nude beachToleratedSea 14°C in August
  26. 26Slide Ranch North Beach nude beachToleratedSea 14°C in August
  27. 272222 Beach nude beachClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
  28. 28Strawberry Beach nude beachToleratedSea 15°C in August
  29. 29Younger Beach nude beachClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
  30. 30More Mesa Nude Beach nude beach · best August to SeptemberOfficialSea 18°C in August
  31. 31Zmudowski State Beach nude beachListedSea 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

How many nude beaches are in California, United States?

NudistMap currently lists 31 nude beaches in California, United States. 3 are officially designated or naturist-only; the rest are clothing optional by custom or tolerance.

What are the best-known nude beaches in California, United States?

The most documented are Baker Beach, Black's Beach, San Onofre State Beach, based on how much open data, encyclopedia coverage and visitor information exists for each.

When is the sea warm enough for swimming in California, United States?

The sea here rarely averages 21 °C. Most visitors come in July and August, when it is warmest.

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