About us
The primary mission of Friends of Bates Beach (FOBB) is to maintain and legalize the traditional clothing-optional beaches in Santa Barbara County. We want to meet other like-minded people who want to help us with beach picnics and rallies and occasionally distribute literature in town.
A lot goes on in the background to allow us to sit at the beach on a towel. It is not really free.
We are a non-profit corporation and to cover our costs we ask for a $10 per year dues from our members, effective Jan 1, 2022. This is the price of one takeout meal per year! Larger donations are also appreciated. We thank you for your support.
You can pay on the home page of our website at www.friendsofbatesbeach.org, where you can also find more information about the group.
This meetup site will list many of the upcoming events, dinners, phone meetings, etc. We welcome all your first-time questions too, as we know you will probably have many of them!
Upcoming events
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GLEN EDEN'S DARE TO BE BARE 5K RUN
Glen Eden Sun Club, 25999 Glen Eden Rd, Corona, CA, USGlen Eden’s Dare to be Bare Nude 5K is a great mix of serious competitive runners and those who just want to have fun joining in on a new and exciting experience. You don’t even have to be a runner. You can just walk the course with your friends, because it’s not just about running. It is also very much about the people who make Glen Eden such a wonderful place.
Glen Eden Sun Club is a nudist resort for all seasons. It is 150 acres of paradise nestled in a canyon at the foot of the Cleveland National Forest and is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Temescal Valley. Glen Eden celebrates the opportunity to recreate and have fun, free from the burden of clothes. It is what make us so special, and we invite you to give it a try. Everything feels better sans clothing, swimming, sunning, and running.
Whether you are new to being bare, or a returning bare runner, we look forward to making your visit something special you will always remember. Come for the day or stay for the weekend. We know your perspective on life will change for the better.
Gates will open at 6:30 am for parking and check-in.
The race will begin at 9:00 am
Please plan to arrive at least one hour before race time to park, check-in, and be ready for race time.The registration fee for the race is $60
The registration fee for 17 & under is $15
The registration fee for non-runner/guests will be $20REGISTER at:
WHAT'S INCLUDED!
Chip-timed run/walk with a participation medal + water stations
- Age group medals 3 deep & trophies for over-all male/female finishers
- Commemorative t-shirt + gift bag
- Continental breakfast
- Admission to Glen Eden and free dry camping beginning on Friday, June 6th through Sunday June 8th (including free gate fee for runners) Guest of runners will be required to pay regular gate fees if they are not registered to run.
- DRY CAMP SITES FOR THIS WEEKEND ARE FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. THE OFFICE CAN HELP WITH ALL OTHER RENTAL RESERVATIONS. NOTE: RENTALS ARE AVAILABLE TO RESERVE FOR MEMBERS 90 DAYS OUT FROM ARRIVAL, NON-MEMBERS WITHIN 60 DAYS ONLY. (951)277-4650
CHECKING IN
After parking, you will be directed to the check-in area. If this is your first time visiting Glen Eden, you will need to fill out some paperwork with us. For this you will need a valid picture ID, such as a driver’s license.STAGING
After checking in, you will go to the race staging area, where you will find our Hospitality Booth, located on the Hospitality Patio. If you haven’t already done so, disrobe here in preparation for the start of the mandatory nude race. This is also where you can stow your tote or backpack at our secure hospitality station.PACKET PICK-UP
Packet pick-up will take place race morning, beginning at 6:30 AM. You will receive your event t-shirt, goodie bag and timing chip. The timing chip will be a tab/chip to be worn preferably attached to your shoe. This will identify you as a race participant and record your finish time.STAYING
After the race you are invited to stay and enjoy Glen Eden for the remainder of the day. Take a soak in the spa, a dip in one of our heated pools, or catch some sun during our entertainment. Enjoy a meal at the Sunshine Café, our burger shack, and participate in any of the day’s events like tennis, pickleball, water volleyball, or volleyball. We will have a beer and wine garden open throughout the day. A poolside DJ will be spinning some fun tunes around noon, and there will be a dance band party from 8 pm until midnight!As our Dare To Be Bare theme indicates, this is a mandatory nude event. Only shoes, socks, hats/visors, sunglasses, water packs and big smiles may be worn during the event. (Guests too!) Women will be permitted to wear a sports bra if desired only during the actual race. No exceptions will be made.
For more info or questions contact the GE office at: 951-277-4650, or visit gleneden.com
Your RSVP here on Meetup is just to let others know you plan on attending. If you wish to participate you MUST register at the link listed above.
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SANTA BARBARA SUMMER SOLSTICE FESTIVAL- 2 DAYS
alameda park, Alameda plaza, Santa Barbara, CA, USThe Summer Solstice Celebration has evolved into creative and original display of floats, giant puppets, whimsical costumes and masks of more than 1,000 parade participants, of all ethnic and economic backgrounds. There is dancing, music, drumming and drama that enthralls the spectators!!
On Saturday June 20th, at 12 PM-2 PM, the Parade will begin at the intersection of Santa Barbara and Ortega Streets. The parade will travel up Santa Barbara Street ending at the Summer Solstice Festival at Alameda Park on Sola Street.
The Festival is FREE, and open to the public and will include a full musical lineup on both days (Reggae Sunday) as well as a variety of food and merchant vendors. This is where our booth will be. A beer and wine garden will be open both days to those 21 & over. If you can help staff our booth RSVP to (818) 225-2273 or scna@socalnaturist.org.
We will also be there on Saturday, June 20, from noon to 8 pm.
We will also be there on Sunday, June 21, from noon to 6 pm.2 attendees
WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE LOS ANGELES (WNBRLA)
Volunteer Parking and WNBR, 140 Judge John Aiso St., Los Angeles, CA, USThe World Naked Bike Ride is an annual event that takes place in over 70 cities around the world. Locally it is focused on making Los Angeles safer for bicyclists, promoting a cleaner environment, and educating the public about positive body awareness by riding nude or "as bare as you dare".
Remember that your RSVP on this page is just to let fellow members know that you will be attending. If you don't pre-register online, the day of the ride you must register as per the directions below.Pre-registration: To pre-register and donate send your $5.00 donation to
[WNBR.LosAngeles@gmail.com ] Via PayPal or ZelleYou can also donate via Patreon at
https://www.patreon.com/join/WNBRLosAngeles
Pre-registration and/or donation is active from now until Thursday, June 25, 2026 (We need time to process the donations). If you don’t register online, you can still register or donate on the day of the ride.
Tentative Event Schedule:
8:00 am Event Registration and Body Painting starts.
10:00 am First ride heads out
12:00 pm Lunch Break and approximate time morning ride returns
2:00 pm Second ride heads out
4:00 pm Second ride returns and Staging Location clean up starts
5:00 pm Event concludes and riders disassemble and leave stagging areaParticipant Parking – As you are bringing your bicycle, please park across Alameda from the MOCA museum and ride your bicycle across Alameda at the corner of Temple to the staging area. There is also metered parking on several streets in the adjacent area to the staging area. Please keep you clothes on till you reach our staging area.
Volunteer Parking – Enter City LA Parking Lot 7 (140 Judge John Aiso St, Los Angeles, CA 90012). Pay attendant $9 per vehicle so carpooling is encouraged. After paying, look for the orange vest volunteer that will instruct you were to park and how to get to our staging area. There is no in and out.
Registration Process – If you haven't pre-registered online, all riders need to register in person at the registration table. To speed up the process please read the ride rules we posted on our Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WNBRLA/) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wnbr_los_angeles/) pages, or at the staging area. After confirming you have read the rules and we have verified you have a bicycle you will receive a wristband and a ride sticker. Then you can proceed to the body painting or photo back drop area.
Body Painting – We will have a station set up for body painting and a few volunteers. Donations of additional paint, color pens, brushes, is appreciated.
Bicycles – This is a bike ride. Electric bicycles or scooters are permitted. Make sure your bike is in good working conditions. Both rides this year are approximately 7 miles long. Feel free to bring decorations for your bike. No motorcycles.
Signs – Jim, one of our annual volunteers since 2011 will have his stand with signs available to attach to your bikes.
Nude Is Not Lewd – The ride is as "Bare as you Dare", nudity is not required. Costumes, masks, and wigs are acceptable. Please be aware that most legal interpretations of “lewd” are not limited to explicit sexual activity but any action, behavior or conduct, intended to arouse oneself or another person and draw special attention towards a person’s genitals. For this reason, cock rings, fetish gear, and visible erections are unacceptable. Cover up if necessary. Anyone that does not follow these simple rules will be asked to leave and could be cited by LAPD.
PHOTOGRAPHY - Most of the ride will be on public roads and many bystanders will take your picture as you pass. It is legal for them to do so and everyone has a camera nowadays. If you don’t want to be photographed, don’t ride. Wigs, dark glasses, and other forms of disguise that do not affect your ability to ride are allowed.
PLEASE READ THE RIDE RULES POSTED ON OUR FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM PAGES BEFORE YOU REGISTER.
Volunteers are needed! If you can help, email Dennis at wnbr.losangeles@gmail.com1 attendee
BATES BEACH CLOTHING OPTIONAL SKINNY DIP DAY PARTY
Rincon Beach County Park, Via Real, Carpinteria, CA, USWe have invited several Southern California nudist groups to join us for International Skinny Dip Day at the traditional clothing-optional section of this beach!
The designated clothing-optional area begins north of the ramp, at the far end of the concrete retaining wall. We will bring a flag and/or a standup sign to designate where to sit.
If the beach is crowded when you get there with non-nudists, please move further north to a more deserted area where we can avoid user conflict. Never be nude farther south (toward the ramp) of where we are sitting, or you may be cited!Bring your own picnic supplies, chairs, bathing suits (optional) and sunscreen and make a day of it!
Because the nudity ordinance has not yet been amended, this is a “Bare as you Dare” Beach Day. Both the Sheriff’s Department and County Parks Department have assured us they will not issue warning or citations if nobody complains, so use common sense while nude.
This Saturday is officially part of Nude Recreation Week and designated as International Skinny Dip Day where we try and get as many people nude in the ocean at the same time. For this event, we have also joined with Team Planet Nude and SkinnyDipDay.org to support a fundraiser for the Fistula Foundation.
What’s this all about?
Obstetric fistula is a devastating condition affecting millions of women worldwide, and we’re dedicated to raising awareness and funds to help provide life-changing surgeries for those in need.
Our initial fundraising goal is $2,000, but with the passion and generosity of our community, we hope to raise much more. By participating in this event, you’ll be part of a movement that champions body positivity and significantly impacts women’s health and dignity.Help us hit our starting goal of $2,000 by donating to our team’s fundraising page at ??? Every contribution counts, and together, we can exceed this goal and make an even greater impact.
Mark your calendars and come celebrate with us at Bates Beach on July 11th! FOBB AND SCNA’s involvement as host will ensure that everyone has a fantastic experience while contributing to a meaningful cause. Whether you’re a longtime naturist or a newcomer, this event promises fun and camaraderie while supporting a worthy cause.
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