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Bonny Doon Beach

Cabrillo Hwy and Bonny Doon Road, Santa Cruz, California 95060 USA

Free

Free to Visit

Independent
Pet Friendly
Not Wheelchair
Accessible

“clothing optional!”

This small and secluded clothing-optional beach is off the radar for most Santa Cruz visitors. Located along the base of a cliff about eight miles up Highway 1, it’s well protected from gusts of wind, and for that reason it is perfect for a naked lunch—or even just a regular lunch. The only downside is the slightly difficult walk down the cliff. But once there you can actually hear the waves crashing on the shore and the birds calling to each other. Highway 1 at Bonny Doon Road. Drive north from Santa Cruz on Highway 1 about eight miles to the intersection of Bonny Doon; park in dirt lot on the left.

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Reviewed by
james.beck.39

5 Reviews
8 Helpful

July 06, 2014

This was a beautiful location. The cove just North of Bonny Doon is called "Shark Tooth Cove" it is also very beautiful. Short hike from the parking lot along Highway 1. Be cautious of the homeless, it seemed to me that several people were hanging out on the trail down to the beach and some were living on the beach.

4 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by
superkatastic

3 Reviews
3 Helpful

January 04, 2015

Rated 5.0

Perfect secluded beach. Apparently there's a nudist beach adjoining it but I didn't see anyone at noon on a Sunday. The views are incredible and it's lovely to just sit and relax and listen to the waves off the cliffs.

2 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by
james.beck.39

5 Reviews
8 Helpful

June 26, 2014

Beautiful beach. Beautiful flowers in the fields surrounding. Be careful of many homeless people that hang out on the railroad tracks between the beach and highway 1. Make sure you visit sharktooth cove just 1000 ft to the north of bonny doon.

2 people found this review helpful

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