Nude Beaches in California
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The beach is also famous for being an excellent spot for viewing dolphins and seals. There’s a nice picnic area with bbq grills and the beach is great for volleyball.

Low tide offers opportunities for tide pooling explorations and photos. The water is typically too cold for many people but many visitors go in a swim. Don’t expect to do any surfing though because the waves are just too small. Baker Beach is a dog friendly beach.

It’s not really a swimming beach but sunbathing and frolicking on the sand in the buff is enough to draw hundreds of people on a warm summer day. Frisbee is popular as is climbing on the many boulders.

Be aware, getting to the beach from the parking lot requires a bit of a hike, maybe 15 minutes. Also the nearest restrooms are a mile and a half away at Stinson Beach.

You can hike to the Gaviota Hot Springs where you can take a dip in the body temperature spring waters. You should be aware that the beaches have experienced some nudity law enforcement issues in the past so you should become familiar with the prevailing conditions when partaking in naturist beach activities.

Removing your clothes is not strictly legal but the park officials typically don’t bother people as long as there are no complaints. This area is the Marin Headlands and besides the nude beaches, it offers some incredible coastal views. These can be enjoyed from the beaches and the many excellent hiking trails.

The trails are also popular for horseback riding. Camping is available here. In fact, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area here is actually the biggest urban park you will find anywhere in the world.

Nicholas County Canyon Beach is one of the better known California nude beaches. It is also a top vacation idea for anyone looking to enjoy the world famous California surfing experience. There are both rocky and sandy areas of the beach that covers almost 2 miles of the Malibu coastline.

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