Scott Creek
Nude beach in California, United States · also known as Scott Creek Beach
Scott Creek is a beach where nudity is tolerated in California, United States. It lies within Swanton Pacific Ranch, managed by California State University. Average air temperatures peak in September at 15°C (60°F). There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Shark Fin Cove Beach (5.6 km (3.5 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Scott Creek
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C | 77 mm |
| February | 12°C | 72 mm |
| March | 12°C | 64 mm |
| April | 12°C | 33 mm |
| May | 12°C | 16 mm |
| June | 13°C | 6 mm |
| July | 14°C | 2 mm |
| August | 15°C | 3 mm |
| September | 15°C | 5 mm |
| October | 15°C | 21 mm |
| November | 14°C | 49 mm |
| December | 12°C | 97 mm |
Visiting
- Part of Swanton Pacific Ranch, managed by California State University · public access: closed.
- Coordinates: 37.04190, -122.22700 · 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 Scott Creek
- 1Shark Fin Cove Beach nude beach · CaliforniaClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
- 2Bonny Doon Beach nude beach · CaliforniaClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
- 3Yellowbank Beach nude beach · CaliforniaClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
- 4Panther Beach nude beach · CaliforniaClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
- 5Laguna Creek Beach nude beach · CaliforniaToleratedSea 15°C in August
- 6Strawberry Beach nude beach · CaliforniaToleratedSea 15°C in August
- 7Younger Beach nude beach · CaliforniaClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
- 82222 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 Scott Creek clothing optional?
Scott Creek 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.
What other naturist places are near Scott Creek?
The closest are Shark Fin Cove Beach (5.6 km (3.5 mi)), Bonny Doon Beach (6.1 km (3.8 mi)) and Yellowbank Beach (7.4 km (4.6 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 Q7436192 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.