Nude places in California
Clothing-optional and nude-friendly listings in California. California has 15 verified clothing-optional places in our directory — the most of any U.S. state — spanning hot springs in Sierraville, Middletown, and Ukiah; San Francisco Bay Area beaches like Baker Beach and Marshall's Beach; San Diego's Black's Beach; and resorts and clubs from Palm Springs to the Santa Cruz Mountains. Hot springs are the single largest category here (5 of 15), ahead of resorts (4) and beaches (3).
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Upcoming events here
5 upcoming clothing-optional events in California.
Confirmed datesSep 17, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026
Laguna del Sol · Wilton · California
Nudestock – Laguna del Sol is a music festival in Laguna del Sol, Wilton, California, United States, scheduled for Sep 17–20, 2026. Four days of scheduled live bands.
- Clothing optional
- Audience not stated
Last checked Aug 2026
Confirmed datesSep 27, 2026
SoMa / Folsom Street · San Francisco · California
Folsom Street Fair is a leather / kink street fair in SoMa / Folsom Street, San Francisco, California, United States, scheduled for Sep 27, 2026. Annual, last Sunday of September.
- Tolerated / customary
- Adults only
Last checked Aug 2026
Confirmed datesMay 16, 2027
City race course · San Francisco · California
Bay to Breakers / Bare to Breakers contingent is a road race in City race course, San Francisco, California, United States, scheduled for May 16, 2027. Carry clothing and verify event/local rules immediately before race.
- Tolerated / customary
- Audience not stated
Last checked Aug 2026
Confirmed datesJun 5, 2027
Glen Eden Sun Club · Temescal Valley · California
Dare to Be Bare Nude 5K is a nude 5k in Glen Eden Sun Club, Temescal Valley, California, United States, scheduled for Jun 5, 2027. Race starts at 9 a.m.
- Clothing optional
- Audience not stated
Last checked Aug 2026
Expected — not confirmedJul 25, 2027 (pattern)
Dore Alley / SoMa · San Francisco · California
Up Your Alley is a leather / kink street fair in Dore Alley / SoMa, San Francisco, California, United States, expected around Jul 25, 2027 (pattern). Usually last Sunday of July.
- Clothing optional
- Adults only
Last checked Aug 2026
Listings
Spa · San Francisco, California, US
Archimedes Banya is a coed bathhouse/spa in San Francisco, California, United States, where clothing is optional. Check calendar and current inclusion policies.
- Clothing optional
- Adults only
- Status unknown
Last checked Aug 2026
Beach · San Francisco, California, US
Baker Beach – north end is a beach in San Francisco, California, United States, where nudity is customary/tolerated though not formally designated. Cold water and strong surf; stay away from family-heavy south end.
- Tolerated / customary
- Audience not stated
- Status unknown
Last checked Aug 2026
Beach · San Diego, California, US
Black's Beach, at the base of the Torrey Pines cliffs in San Diego, is one of the best-known clothing-optional beaches in the United States, even though nudity there has never been officially authorized — it's a decades-old customary practice concentrated in the beach's northern stretch. The beach is reached by a steep, unpaved cliff trail or a longer paved path from the Torrey Pines Gliderport, and it draws both surfers and sunbathers along with the naturist crowd.
- Tolerated / customary
- Adults only
- Status unknown
Last checked Aug 2026
Hot spring · Hesperia, California, US
Deep Creek Hot Springs is a cluster of natural pools along Deep Creek in the San Bernardino National Forest, reached by a multi-mile hike or bike ride (a mountain-bike shortcut trims the approach) south of Hesperia, California. It has been a well-known, informally clothing-optional soaking spot for decades, with nudity tolerated by long-standing visitor custom rather than any official land-manager policy.
- Tolerated / customary
- Audience not stated
- Status unknown
Last checked Aug 2026
Resort · Palm Springs, California, US
Desert Sun Resort is an adults-only, clothing-optional resort in Palm Springs, California, part of the desert city's well-known cluster of small clothing-optional hotels catering to an adult social scene. The compact resort format is typical of Palm Springs, with a pool and sunbathing area at the center of the property.
- Clothing optional
- Adults only
- Status unknown
Last checked Aug 2026
Resort · Temescal Valley, California, US
Glen Eden Sun Club is one of the largest and longest-established naturist resorts in Southern California, set on a substantial property in Temescal Valley near Corona. The resort combines pools, a restaurant, and both RV and rental accommodations, giving it a full-service, family-oriented character typical of AANR-affiliated Western resorts.
- Clothing optional
- Audience not stated
- Status unknown
Last checked Aug 2026
Hot spring · Middletown, California, US
Harbin Hot Springs is a clothing-optional hot springs retreat in Middletown, California, long known in the naturist and wellness communities for its natural warm-spring pools before a major 2015 wildfire destroyed much of its historic lodge and facilities. The property has been rebuilding in phases since, so current amenities and access can differ significantly from its pre-fire reputation — confirm what's actually open before planning a visit.
- Clothing optional
- Audience not stated
- Status unknown
Last checked Aug 2026
Resort · Wilton, California, US
Laguna del Sol is a large family naturist resort near Sacramento in Wilton, California, built around a private lake with swimming, camping, and RV facilities. It is one of Northern California's best-known clothing-optional resorts, drawing visitors from across the region for day use and extended stays.
- Clothing optional
- Audience not stated
- Status unknown
Last checked Aug 2026
Spa · Desert Hot Springs, California, US
Living Waters Spa is a clothing-optional spa/hotel in Desert Hot Springs, California, United States, where clothing is optional. Verify current booking model.
- Clothing optional
- Adults only
- Status unknown
Last checked Aug 2026
Resort · Los Gatos, California, US
Lupin Lodge, in the Santa Cruz Mountains near Los Gatos, California, is one of the oldest continuously referenced nudist resorts in the United States, with roots dating back to the 1930s. The property has been through ownership and legal disputes in recent years that have affected its operations at times, so current status should be confirmed directly rather than assumed from its long history.
- Clothing optional
- Audience not stated
- Status unknown
Last checked Aug 2026
Beach · San Francisco, California, US
Marshall's Beach is a beach in San Francisco, California, United States, where nudity is customary/tolerated though not formally designated. Tides can eliminate beach space.
- Tolerated / customary
- Adults only
- Status unknown
Last checked Aug 2026
Hot spring · Ukiah, California, US
Orr Hot Springs Resort, in the hills near Ukiah, California, is a small, clothing-optional mineral hot springs retreat with communal soaking pools, a sauna, mud baths, and simple cabin and camping accommodations. It operates as a quiet, reservation-based retreat rather than a large commercial resort, drawing a mix of long-time regulars and first-time visitors from the wider Mendocino County area.
- Clothing optional
- Audience not stated
- Status unknown
Last checked Aug 2026
About nude and clothing-optional places in California
What kinds of clothing-optional places are in California?
California's 15 verified listings lean toward hot springs and resorts rather than beaches: 5 hot springs (including Harbin, Orr, Wilbur, and Sierra Hot Springs), 4 resorts, 3 beaches, 2 spas, and 1 landed club.
| Place type | Listings |
|---|---|
| Hot spring | 5 |
| Resort | 4 |
| Beach | 3 |
| Spa | 2 |
| Club | 1 |
Are California's nude beaches officially legal?
California has no state law that criminalizes nudity itself, but that isn't the same as an official clothing-optional designation. Well-known spots like Black's Beach in San Diego and the north end of Baker Beach in San Francisco are tolerated by long-standing local practice rather than a formal ordinance, and enforcement has shifted over time. Hot springs and resorts on private land — Harbin, Orr, Wilbur, Sierra — set their own rules as property owners, which is a separate question from public-nudity law. Always check current signage and each listing's notes.
Where are California's best-known clothing-optional hot springs?
Harbin Hot Springs (Middletown), Orr Hot Springs Resort (Ukiah), Wilbur Hot Springs (Williams), Sierra Hot Springs (Sierraville), and Deep Creek Hot Springs (Hesperia, reached by a hike into the San Bernardino National Forest) are the five in our directory — each with a different access model, from day-use resorts to a backcountry soak.
Frequently asked questions about clothing-optional places in California
Is Baker Beach clothing-optional?
Only the north end, near the Golden Gate Bridge — the rest of Baker Beach is a regular clothed beach. See the listing for the exact section.
Do I need a reservation for Deep Creek Hot Springs?
It's a hike-in backcountry spot rather than a staffed resort, so there's no booking system — check the listing's know-before-you-go notes for trail access and conditions.
Related guides
- California Nude Beaches and Clothing-Optional Spots
California's nude beaches, clothing-optional hot springs, resorts and spas, verified one by one — which are tolerated, which are private and sanctioned, and how access works.
Frequently asked questions
How many clothing-optional places are in California?
We currently publish 15 verified clothing-optional listings in California, plus 5 upcoming clothing-optional events. Each listing shows the date we last checked it.
What kinds of clothing-optional places are in California?
Our California listings include 5 hot springs, 4 resorts, 3 beaches, 2 spas.
Are there nude beaches in California?
Yes — California has 3 clothing-optional beaches in our directory. Each listing states its own specific nudity policy, since not all of them are the same.