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Put your clothes back on! Beloved San Gregorio nude beach to become part of public state park
By Ruben Vives at Los Angeles Times - California
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
For decades, nudists and naturists flocked to San Gregorio Ranch to romp clothes-free, but that will end when the beach becomes part of the state park system.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The impending closure of San Gregorio Ranch to nude sunbathing will likely have a ripple effect on Los Angeles County's own parks and beaches, where nudity is already strictly prohibited. As the state park system absorbs the beach, Angelenos may wonder if similar crackdowns could occur at more secluded or out-of-the-way spots in local parks. The loss of San Gregorio Ranch as a nudist destination may also lead to an influx of naturists seeking alternative locations in the Greater Los Angeles area, potentially straining relationships between these groups and local authorities. With the city's own parks and recreation department already grappling with issues of public safety and decency, the San Gregorio Ranch decision may foreshadow a more stringent approach to enforcing nudity laws in Los Angeles County's public spaces.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: Los Angeles Times - California ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? For decades, nudists and naturists flocked to San Gregorio Ranch to romp clothes-free, but that will end when the beach becomes part of the state park system.
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