Bare Bottom Beach Goes Official | Bakersfield News

A legendary nude beach near Half Moon Bay, known as Bare Bottom Beach, is set to close in just weeks as it becomes part of San Gregorio State Beach. Bought by the Peninsula Open Space Trust for $10 million, the 238-acre property will be donated to California State Parks later this year, expanding public access and protecting rare coastal habitats. While conservationists and park officials celebrate the move as a victory for nature and public access, the naturist community mourns the loss of a sacred symbol of California’s free beach movement, rooted in 1970s court rulings that decriminalized nudity. The new state park section opens July 29, managed with support from Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks, marking a major step in preserving the coast for future generations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2e259a237b966a2e