San Gregorio Private Beach, located about midway between San Francisco and Santa Cruz, is a stunning and secluded clothing-optional beach. Unlike the adjacent San Gregorio State Beach, where nudity is not permitted, this private beach spans over a mile, allowing visitors to be naked anywhere along its length.

One of the beach’s unique features is the abundance of driftwood, which has been creatively fashioned into “forts” or “condos” along the base of the cliffs. These structures offer beachgoers shelter from the wind and a bit of privacy. The crowd at San Gregorio Private Beach is predominantly gay males, and the atmosphere is known to be sexually charged, making it a popular destination for those seeking both relaxation and social interaction in a natural setting.