Baker Beach — Local services in McKinleyville

Beachgoers were relaxed and respectful at this family-friendly location. There was no tension between clothed and unclothed visitors. Nobody was policing anyone. Couples, individuals, men, women, old, and young were all present. Folks were quiet and easygoing. The beach itself is fairly narrow, especially on the north side, where the clothing-optional use was concentrated. This side of the beach offers some minimal privacy, shielding visitors from the nearby road, and also provides some natural shade.

Free of litter.

Getting there is challenging, drive, ride, walk, with safety in mind. Parking is limited, a few innovators arrived on mountain bikes or dual sport motorcycles which won't be going all the way to the beach and back, but they're much easier to fit in a limited parking (no proper bike rack). The trail down is short but very steep with a few stair steps. At the bottom, visitors must use a large ladder-like structure to reach the sand. For this reason, the beach is not accessible to everyone.

No signage designates clothing-optional status at all; the practice exists by tradition rather than official recognition. There are no restrooms, showers, or services on site, so visitors should bring their own food and water. Cher-Ai Heights is only a few minutes’ drive away if one seeks artificial...

Good nude beach. Humboldt’s officially undesignated go to for those that want to feel free ! If you’re a tourist bring a hoodie even if you’re nude lol the wind and marine layer can make it chili.

UPDATE: The most recent time I visited this place there was a nasty couple (clothed) walking up and down the beach harassing un-clothed people (unclothed people were making up about 75% of the beach that day). She claims she herself goes nude at the beach often so why did she have her clothes on? It was a sunny day. This beach is private property and open to the public, and is a historically nude beach. MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS LADY. She was appx. 35-45 years old and had a male partner. Do not give these people the time of day and tell them to join the...

Cool clothing optional beach pretty hidden and large enough for those who want a little more privacy with lots of cool little areas to explore and climb on there's a little island I personally enjoy braving the waves to get to but it has a beautiful view I highly recommend it but don't be like me who climbed up with Crocs bad idea sports mode did nothing but the view is worth it - I would also like to add that if you don't want to see guys hooking up then don't wonder to far down the beach some people just dont care and do it in the open so just a heads up to those who dont...