What we’re about
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 (4+)
See all- SANTA BARBARA SUMMER SOLSTICE FESTIVAL- 2 DAYSalameda park, Santa Barbara, CA
The 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 21st, 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 21, from noon to 8 pm.
We will also be there on Sunday, June 22, from noon to 6 pm.
