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Pirate's Cove (Avila) Map & Directions

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Driving Directions are below

Pirate's Cove in Avila Bay should not be confused with Pirate's Cove in Los Angeles. This beach is also called Cave Landing or Mallagh Landing.

Driving About 7 miles south of San Luis Obispo and 5 miles north of Pismo Beach off US 101.
Take the Avila Beach exit
Follow the signs toward Avila Beach for 2.0 miles
As soon as the golf course is visible, look for a road to the left going uphill
Turn left on Cave Landing Rd
Follow the road to a dirt parking lot at the end
Parking Parking lot
Walking Take the trail at the south (left) end of the lot
Stay to the left go down the long series of steps
At the sand, walk east to the far end of the beach
The nude area is near the volleyball net

Laws regarding nudity at the naturist beach vary by location and fines are stiff in some places. I have made every effort to provide accurate information, but the responsibility for knowing the law at Pirate's Cove is yours.

Nude or naturist beach neophytes, please be respectful of others and read the Nude Beach and Topless Beach Etiquette guidelines before you go to a nude beach and check the nudity laws too.

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