Pirate's Cove

🏖️ Nude beach · Avila Beach, San Luis Obispo
⚖️ Customary / tolerated Clothing-optional 💧 Ocean 🗓️ Apr–Oct ☀︎ First-timer friendly

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Sheltered cove below the bluffs between Avila and Pismo. Dirt lot up top, trail down; caves and coves. Clothing-optional by custom.

☀︎ First-timer tip: SLO county's classic clothing-optional cove. Sun-trap and sheltered. Bring water — no services.

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Naturism here is non-sexual. There's no nudity in the app; everything is moderated. 18+.

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