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No more hangin’ butt naked on the beach
June 29th, 2009, 2:46 pm · 9 Comments · posted by Laylan Connelly, staff writer
The Orange County Register reports that people will have to put their clothes back on at one of the last nude beaches left in California, a long-time nude friendly beach at Trail 6 down at San Onofre State Beach.
Here’s more from reporter Cindy Carcamo:
“A group of nudists who want to keep San Onofre State Beach’s Trail 6 a clothing-optional beach have lost their latest legal battle, after a panel of justices at the 4th District Court of Appeal ruled that a policy that addresses nudity at state beaches is invalid.
The ruling favored state officials who last spring decided to crack down on a more than 20-year tradition of nude sunbathing at the 1,000-foot stretch of beach.
Huntington Beach attorney Allen Baylis, who led the fight against the ban, said the Naturist Action Committee will likely appeal their case to the state’s Supreme Court.
“It’s time for the (Department of Parks and Recreation) to realize that one of the reasons San Onofre has so many visitors is that there’s a very popular clothing-optional beach there,” Baylis said. “The people who visit Trail 6 pay their admission fees and buy their annual passes, which contribute a significant amount of money to the department and the local economy.”
There’s a lot of differing opinions when it comes to whether this area should be allowed to have nudist hangin’ out with their wangs out. Some say people in the U.S. are far too uptight, and there’s plenty of places in Europe and elsewhere that have a more laxed approach. Others say it’s a public place, and parents should feel comfortable bringing their kids to the beach.
Read more from the article here.
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If parents are so worried about nudity, the state should officially designate it a nude / clothing optional beach. That way signs would be posted and parents can avoid that incredibly small percentage of San Onofre state beach. That means that people / parents would be responsible for their own actions which is a laughable concept in Orange Co.
Uhm … Laylan … of all photos to choose from??? Come on!!
Haa, gotta give something for the girls!
People need to stop hiding behind their kids; kids do not become ill or criminals because one has seen a nude person.
Parents wake up, your kid has seen plenty of nude photographs.
Think back to when you were your kids age.
I do not visit California often, but I enjoy going nude and would like to visit this beach.
It is a sad loss of a harmless freedom that could be enjoyed by all. Most people dream about feeling the sun caress their naked body while they experience a fabulous natural setting. It is so rare in today’s crowded and stress-filled world to be able to enjoy such relaxation and beauty. What strange priorities we have when significant effort and legal resources are devoted by a bankrupt state to taking away this rare pleasure.
I agree that we live in a free country and we should be allowed to be clothing free in a designated area of the beach. I don’t think the article was clear enough on stating that the small nude area of the beach is far removed from the clothed portion of the beach.
FOR GODS SAKE THESE ARE HARD WORKING BLUECOLLER AND PROFESSIONAL FOLKS WHO IS IT THAT THEY ARE HURTING ANYWAY ! IF SOMEONE HAS A HANG UP ABOUT THE NAKED HUMAN BODY ALL THEY HAVE TO DO IS GO RIGHT WHEN THEY GET TO THE BOTTEM OF THE TRAIL . LAST TIME I CHEKED THIS WAS AMERICA LAND OF THE FREE WE ARE ALL ADULTS WHY CANT WE MAKE A LITTLE ROOM FOR THE NUDISTS !!!!!!!! WILLIAM COOK NORTHRIDGE , A NUDIST AND PROUD OF IT !!!!!
its kinda scary
Last summer we took a family outing to trail six for the first time. Yes, a family outing. While somewhat concerned about our first venture here with our kids we were absolutely pleased with our visit and have returned a few times since. The respect and courtesy exhibited by everyone who was present on the beach was unmatched. Our children payed little to no attention to the nudity and we all absolutely loved our days at San Onofre. The real crime is removing the “option” from all the people who enjoy this beach most.