San Gregorio nude beach
Nude beach in California, United States · also known as San Gregorio Private Beach
San Gregorio nude beach is a beach where nudity is tolerated in California, United States. It lies within San Gregorio State Beach, managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation. The sea is warmest in August at about 15°C (59°F) and coolest in April (12°C (54°F)). Average air temperatures peak in September at 16°C (61°F). There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Gray Whale Cove State Beach (29 km (18 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at San Gregorio nude beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C | 12°C | 88 mm |
| February | 11°C | 12°C | 87 mm |
| March | 12°C | 12°C | 74 mm |
| April | 12°C | 12°C | 38 mm |
| May | 13°C | 12°C | 17 mm |
| June | 14°C | 13°C | 6 mm |
| July | 15°C | 14°C | 2 mm |
| August | 16°C | 15°C | 2 mm |
| September | 16°C | 15°C | 4 mm |
| October | 15°C | 14°C | 26 mm |
| November | 13°C | 13°C | 55 mm |
| December | 11°C | 13°C | 115 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Part of San Gregorio State Beach, managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation · public access: open.
- Website: freewebs.com
- Coordinates: 37.32263, -122.40373 · 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 San Gregorio nude beach
- 1Gray Whale Cove State Beach nude beach · CaliforniaListedSea 14°C in August
- 2Devils Slide Beach nude beach · CaliforniaToleratedSea 14°C in August
- 3Scott Creek nude beach · CaliforniaTolerated
- 4Shark Fin Cove Beach nude beach · CaliforniaClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
- 5Bonny Doon Beach nude beach · CaliforniaClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
- 6Lupin Lodge naturist campground · CaliforniaClothing optional
- 7Yellowbank Beach nude beach · CaliforniaClothing optionalSea 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 San Gregorio nude beach clothing optional?
San Gregorio nude beach 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 San Gregorio nude beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 12°C (54°F) to 15°C (59°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near San Gregorio nude beach?
The closest are Gray Whale Cove State Beach (29 km (18 mi)), Devils Slide Beach (29 km (18 mi)) and Scott Creek (35 km (22 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikipedia · Wikidata Q49324581 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.