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SCNA is more than a nudist educational forum, it is also a "travel club", which means our members visit a lot of places each year putting their lifestyle to practice. Here are some of the experiences and observations made around the globe from their visits to naturist and non-naturist places. We encourage our members and friends to submit articles, such as the ones below, about their trips to various naturist resorts or locations around the world.

A. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NUDE and
CLOTHING-OPTIONAL BEACHES AND HOT SPRINGS

In geographical order (north to south)

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY

Avila Beach (aka Pirate's Cove)
Directions and Map
Jul 2004: My Visit to Pirates Cove
Oct 2006: Avila Beach May Be Sold

City of San Luis Obispo
City Bans Nudity Only During Mardi Gras

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

Overview/General Status Stories
July 2006: Update on Santa Barbara's CO/Nude Beaches

Gaviota State Beach
Directions and Map
Jan 2007: Gaviota Beach Status
Feb 2007: NAC Advisory

More Mesa Beach
Directions and Map
2006: More Mesa Beach

Summerland Beach
Directions and Map
2006: Status of Summerland Beach

Bates (North Rincon) Beach
Directions and Map
Oct 2006: NBA Beach Rally
Jul 2006: Nude Beach Alliance Formed in Carpinteria
Sep 2004: Letters to Editor Exchange Views About Nudity at Bates Beach
Remembering Bates Beach, 1965-2000

VENTURA COUNTY
There are no nude beaches in this county
Sespe Creek Hiking Areas
Jul 2004: Nude Hike Near Fraiser Park

LOS ANGELES
There are no nude beaches in this county.
Sheriff Says No Law Against Hiking Nude in Angeles National Forest

ORANGE COUNTY
There are no nude beaches (or hiking trails) in this county

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

San Onofre State Beach
Directions and Map
May 2005: Letter Parks & Rec Regarding San Onofre Nudity
Jun 2005: Marines Crack Down on Beach Trespassers
Proposed Toll Road Endangers San Onofre Nude Beach

"Black's Beach" (aka North Torre Pines State Beach)
Directions and Map
2006: New State Signs Prompts Action Alert
Link to Black's Beach Bares Web Site

HOT SPRINGS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Deep Creek
Note: These are in PDF format. Press the "Back" button to return to this menu after viewing.
Directions and Map
Story of the Deep Creek Volunteers

Saline Warm Springs
Part 1: Our Journey to Saline Warm Springs - How to get There
Part 2: Our Journey to Saline Warm Springs - What to See and Do There
"Nude Sign" at Saline Warm Springs Removed by Rangers
Saline Lower Pool Going Dry?

B. OTHER BEACHES (NOT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA)
      - Haulover Beach, Florida
      - Forbes Magazine's Annual List of Best Topless Beaches in the World
       (this is a PDF formatted file. Press the Back button to return to this menu when you finish reading it.)

C. RESORTS AND RETREATS

      - Desert Shadows: Crossing the Baxandall Bridge
      - Spending the Holidays at Desert Shadows, Palm Springs
      - Desert Fountain Inn (Palm Springs, CA)
      - Terra Cotta (Palm Springs, CA)

      - De Anza Springs (Jacumba, CA)
      - Glen Eden (Corona, CA)
      - Sun Island Resort (formerly Swallows, San Diego, CA)
      - Deer Park (Devore, CA)
      - Olive Dell Ranch (Colton, CA)

      - Esalen (Big Sur, CA)

D. HIKING TRAILS AND OPEN SPACES

      - Lake Mead Houseboat, 2002
      - Baby Burners - The Next Generation Arrives
      - Burning Man Turns 40
      - Going Naked at Burning Man 2005
      - Renaissance Pleasure Faire 2003

E. CRUISES

      - Bare Necessities California Dreamin' Feb/2003

F. FOREIGN LANDS

      - Cape D'Age (France)
      - Pebbles Beach (Jamaica)
      - Hidden Beach, Mexico