The beach was run by a concessionaire until spring, 2001, but today it's run by the California state parks system.
Location
Get a map and directions.Description
- 300-yard-long sandy beach bounded by two hills
- Very clean
- Best in September and October, chilly rest of year
- Lots of wildlife, even an occasional great white shark
Who's at Devil's Slide Beach
The number of textile visitors is increasing and nude sunbathers tend to gather at the north end. Gawkers can be a problem.Devil's Slide Beach Facilities
Restrooms available. Fires not allowed and dogs not permitted.Devil's Slide Beach Activities
Sunbathing, whale watching. Swimming not recommendedMore Nude Beaches Close to Devil's Slide
- San Gregorio: About 10 miles north
- San Francisco County Nude Beaches
- Santa Cruz County Nude Beaches
- Marin County Nude Beaches
Nudity Laws and Devil's Slide Beach
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 Grey Whale 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.
