San Onofre Beach

San Onofre Beach

About San Onofre Beach

San Onofre Beach is a popular nude beach is located just north of Camp Pendleton. It is the closest nude beach to Los Angeles and Orange County.Very friendly Police are vigilant about sex here Stay out of the military base, the citations are a hassleIn summer, several thousand people total, several hundred nudists on a warm day. Much fewer people the rest of the year. About 80% bare it all in the clothing optional area Men outnumber women Many are regulars who either know one another and stay in a group or stay to themselves

In recent years enforcement of CalParks' nudity ban has become near absolute. Clothed beach goers have taken over the corner that used to be nude and you will be cited if you are caught nude by a lifeguard. The Cahil policy is no longer in effect at this park, use this beach nude at your own risk.

San Onofre Beach Directions

I-5 exit at Basilone Road
Follow Basilone to the state park (NOT the state beach)
The entrance is 0.5 miles south of the entrance to the nuclear plant.
Inside the park, follow the road 3.0 miles to the end of the parking lot. Look for either of the two signs for Beach Trail #6

Parking lot, fee charged
Fills up by 9 AM on hot days, but you may be able to get around this by paying for an overnight camping spot
Or, drive to Las Pulgas Road, park there and bicycle in

Walk down steep path #6 to the sand, then another 20 minutes to south along the shore, past the lifeguard station and past the gully