Zoro Garden Nudist Colony
Naturist park or area in California, United States
Zoro Garden Nudist Colony is a former clothing-optional park that is now closed in California, United States. It lies within Balboa Park, managed by San Diego, City of. Average air temperatures peak in August at 23°C (74°F), and the best time to visit is July to September. There is one other naturist place within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Black's Beach (21 km (13 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Zoro Garden Nudist Colony
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C | 41 mm |
| February | 13°C | 55 mm |
| March | 14°C | 29 mm |
| April | 15°C | 17 mm |
| May | 17°C | 7 mm |
| June | 19°C | 14 mm |
| July (best) | 23°C | 4 mm |
| August (best) | 23°C | 4 mm |
| September (best) | 22°C | 6 mm |
| October | 19°C | 15 mm |
| November | 16°C | 25 mm |
| December | 12°C | 51 mm |
Visiting
- Part of Balboa Park, managed by San Diego, City of · public access: open.
- Coordinates: 32.73110, -117.14800 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in California?
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
Naturist places near Zoro Garden Nudist Colony
- 1Black's Beach nude beach · California · best July to SeptemberToleratedSea 21°C in August
- 2San Onofre State Beach nude beach · California · best July to SeptemberListedSea 21°C in August
- 3Glen Eden Sun Club nudist resort · CaliforniaNaturist only
- 4Casa Oliver nudist resort · CaliforniaClothing optional
- 5Olive Dell Ranch nudist resort · CaliforniaClothing optional
- 6Nude Bowl naturist park or area · California · best June to SeptemberClosed
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 Zoro Garden Nudist Colony clothing optional?
Zoro Garden Nudist Colony is listed as "closed" according to Times of San Diego: Zoro Gardens, San Diego's forgotten nudist colony (2025). Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a site, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. You can check what applies in United States before you go.
When is the best time to visit Zoro Garden Nudist Colony?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are July to September. July averages 23°C (73°F) and January 12°C (54°F).
What other naturist places are near Zoro Garden Nudist Colony?
The closest are Black's Beach (21 km (13 mi)), San Onofre State Beach (82 km (51 mi)) and Glen Eden Sun Club (116 km (72 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Times of San Diego: Zoro Gardens, San Diego's forgotten nudist colony (2025) (news report); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikipedia · Wikidata Q14684285 · All data sources and licenses.