Bonny Doon Beach - Santa Cruz County, California

Address:Santa Cruz County, California

Now's not the time to be shy or modest – now's the time to let loose and go nude at Bonny Doon Beach!

This is a clean, peaceful beach filled with sun and sand. The weather can be a bit foggy and cold (not great for nudity…), but there is a friendly crowd and lots of privacy. Bonny Doon Beach is known to be a fun place to hang out. And don't worry about your body image – a large part of the crowd is older people who are…not quite as toned as they used to be. Dogs are welcome too.

There is huge rock and some sandy cliffs overlooking the beach which offer fantastic views of the area, but have been known to have the occasional gawker with binoculars. There are also caves to explore and other beautiful, natural areas to explore. The beach is also near the Bonny Doon Vineyard – a great little side trip to add on to your day at the beach.

There are no bathrooms available. There is a large parking lot, but then it is quite a hike to get from the lot down to the beach.

Please note: Bonny Doon is rumored to be under threat of losing its right to be a clothing optional domain, so be sure to take a good look around before shedding those layers.

Bring a picnic and enjoy the beauty of Bonny Doon Beach – with or without your clothes on!