Blacks Beach The Male Locker Room
Reviewed on : February 19th 2013
Date of Stay : June 15th 2012

I just want to start off by saying that Im very grateful to have huge, warm nude beach with great surf and few rocks, that is relatively close to Los Angeles. However as a few before mentioned the gawkers, it seems they have scarred away all the women. I went with a friend of mine thats a female (we were both nude), I couldn't walk 30 feet away from her without her being hit on. As we walked the beach together I began counting women and after passing a few hundred people I had counted around 20-30 women about 5-10 topless, a few with only big shirts on, 4 or 5 nude and about 10 in bikinis. Most of the bikini girls looked like they were from the college just up the street. (almost gawkers themselves) but any female with a hint of nudity was well over the age of 40, my friend was the only nude girl in her 20s! Furthermore I love sports while my friend wanted to sunbathe so I went to see if I could join the volleyball. (the separation led to a man hearing an imaginary fight giving him the chance to come over and "save" my friend) So while I stood on the side of the court naked waiting for the right opportunity to ask to get in the next game... (An intimidating act when your not naked if you don't know anyone) I was given the attitude one might expect when stepping up to a basketball court in say Compton in a very "White Man Cant jump"-esk setting.(even from the females!) Despite the cliquey mentality I got in there and did work for 2 games and eventually got a little respect from a few of the loks. All in all Im just glad to have a nice nude beach I can run on and surf at. If you want to try getting naked in public for the first time this is a good place to do it!

Pros
Beautiful beach! Good surf, nice sand, Volley ball courts, Not confined to a tinny area

Cons
always a slight breeze (hence the hang-gliders), Con only to me being younger but: older crowd, few females

Black's Beach
Reviewed on : July 03rd 2010
Date of Stay : July 03rd 2010

Great beach. The only thing that keeps it from a 5 star rating is the climb back up from it. Sure, there's a 3 mile flat walk from up the beach or down the beach to it if you don't like to climb, but the trails down the cliff offer the fastest access. Park at the glider port and to the left is the main trail, well maintained and easiest pathway. There are dozens of other trails...some that actually get you to the bottom of the cliffs and on the beach...and some that don't. People get hurt every year following the wrong trail, so I recommend the main trail. The beach itself is clean, the water inviting and plenty of sand to park oneself. For people watching, the afternoon and weekends are best. During the summer there's light into the evening (8-ish); though with a decent moon, once can find their way to the top of the cliffs on the main trail easy enough after dark.

Pros
Generally well policed, clean, and lifeguards regularly patrol up and down in their 4x4 trucks.

Cons
Gawkers. Not too many aggressive gays for single men to avoid....stay south on the beach to avoid most of that. No bathrooms or other facilities at the bottom. Bring lots of water.

Beautiful Beach and Fun Hike
Reviewed on : July 30th 2009
Date of Stay : July 04th 2008

We have been going here for many many years. It is absolutely gorgeous. The people are not as friendly or inviting as some other local beaches, but still a great place. Dogs are not allowed either and the hike is a bitch for some, but the Mr of this couple loves it, the Mrs, not so much. Lots of gawkers here and in case it matters, the north end seems dedicated to the gay community. We will still go here once in a while when we won't be bringing our dog.

Pros
Simply Beautiful Location and Scenary, good access & parking

Cons
Some may find the hike a bit much, way too many gawkers

loved it
Reviewed on : April 30th 2009
Date of Stay : October 01st 1988

went as a teen to the beach, loved the freedom I was able to feel.

Pros
awsome beach, no kooks hangin around, and great fun

Cons
the hike up and down to the parking area..nasty steep hill

Black's Beach
Reviewed on : October 26th 2008
Date of Stay : July 12th 2008

Nice beach with a good mix of people.

Pros
Nice Beach.

Cons
Hike down & up trail is pretty steep.