Despite the fact that it mostly takes place on beaches nowadays, the nudism it originated as part of a much larger movement known as naturism. Naturism is a philosophy that has many branches.
He understands the idea that you have to take care of the environment and nature. At the same time, he believes that it is necessary to cultivate the body through exercise in order to be healthy. He also favors eating natural foods and advocates natural medicine.
Over the years, the company has adopted several of the principles of naturism (such as exercising or eating natural foods) until the practice faded away. The same has not happened with nudism, a rising activity which has now become popular in society and is usually practiced in one’s spare time.
For its enthusiasts, or for those who want to experience it for the first time, who are traveling or about to tour the United States, the West Coast offers several beach alternatives to lie in the sun as we came into the world.
California: Top 5 Nudist Beaches
1. San Gregorio state beach. No one who has visited doubts that it leads this Top 5. It is one of the oldest, largest and most popular nude beaches in California, especially in San Mateo County.
Although its sands are already a point of reference for the gay community, the southern coasts are ideal for more conservative families.
Its birth dates back to the 60s with the rise of sexual freedomat which time San Gregorio State Beach became the first choice as a nude beach in the United States.
You can go every day from Monday to Friday or at the weekend, pets are only allowed from Monday to Friday, It is not public and you have to pay the entrance.
2. Baker beach. They claim that it has clear and friendly waters, moving in the San Francisco Strait, receiving people from the area and tourists from all over the world.
However, it should be understood that the topless area is north of the coastbecause many people are usually surprised when they arrive at the place ready to take everything off and it is full of people dressed up.
This crowded beach is considered the most popular of its kind in the United States; from its sands you can see the iconic and legendary Golden Gate Bridge in all its glory.
3. Seagull beach. For those looking for an extreme nude beach experience, drive a few miles down Highway 101 west of Santa Barbara and you will find a beautiful, lonely and long beachof hostile winds, yes.
It is highly sought after by the youngest, who come with a backpack to enjoy the experience. But it also has hot springs, which are visited by older people.
Its crystalline waters, its soft sands and its wild environment lend themselves to walking, swimming -with the greatest possible attention and always consulting the lifeguards because it is not a quiet area- fishing, surfing and of course camping and picnicking.
4. Black Beach. It is located north of La Jolla and south of the Torrey Pines Nature Sanctuary. Although nudism is only allowed in one area of the coastit is common to come across naked people along its sands.
It is a beach in great demand among surfers, due to its huge waves, being very busy and frequented by young people, and not very suitable for bathing because it has very strong currents. Access to the beach requires walking along rocky paths or steep sections, and there are no restrooms.
5. Bonny Doon Beach. Although it is common to see people wearing shirts, towards the south of the beach, it is almost exclusively for nudism. Also It has somewhat wild waters for swimminglike the previous two options.
Getting there is very easy, as on CA Highway 1 leading north to Santa Cruz or south to San Francisco and Half Moon Bay, you can see the Bonny Doon Road beach sign.
Source: Clarin
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