Nude beaches in California
Earlier this year, the California Travel section of About.com opened a poll for readers to weigh-in on their favorite nude beaches in the state. Here are the Top 10 on their list as well as our recommendations for other things to do in those areas.
Baker Beach, San Francisco
Location: On the southwest side of San Francisco Bay, (away from this picture) ideal for picnicking, sunning, walking or fishing against the backdrop of the Golden Gate (though pollution makes your catch not necessarily worthy of eating).
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What is your favorite clothing-optional beach in California? Go to our Submission Form to write your own review. (Jeff Chiu / Associated Press)
Black’s Beach, San Diego
Location: The area’s unofficial (and illegal) nude beach, 2-mile-long Black’s lies between La Jolla Shores and Torrey Pines State Beach, at the base of steep, 300-foot-high cliffs.
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Gaviota State Beach, Santa Barbara County
Location: Take the 101 Freeway north of Santa Barbara.
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San Onofre State Beach, San Diego County
Location: This state park just south of San Clemente and across the border in San Diego County offers serenity, seclusion and serious surfing. To get there from Los Angeles, take the 5 Freeway south through San Clemente.
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What is your favorite clothing-optional beach in California? Go to our Submission Form to write your own review. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
