Conference moira::naturism

102.0. "Bonny Doon (California) Beach Cleanup, 10/1/88" by MOIRA::FAIMAN (A goblet, a goblet, yea, even a hoop) Thu Sep 01 1988 10:19

    from _Bare in Mind_, September 1988:

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    			BEACH CLEANUP DAY
			Bonny Doon Beach
		    Saturday, October 1, 1988

	  Sponsored by the California Coastal Commission
		   and the South Bay Naturists

    The time is quickly nearing for the California Coastal Commission's
    annual "Adopt-A-Beach" Coastal Cleanup, to be held Saturday, October 1,
    1988.  Last year's cleanup brought over 5000 volunteers who cleaned up
    over 190,000 pounds of litter statewide.

    This year, we South Bay Naturists are "adopting" Bonny Doon Beach near
    Santa Cruz as the target for our cleanup efforts.  If you are a
    naturist living between San Francisco and Monterey Bay, please set
    aside this one day to show your support for the beliefs of the South
    Bay Naturists.  Join your fellow Naturists at Bonny Doon Beach on
    Saturday, October 1, 1988.  Bring several trash containers (e.g. large
    plastic garbage bags), fill them with beach litter and remove them.
    It's that easy to publicly demonstrate that we Naturists are interested
    in preserving clean beaches.

    Benefits:
    
    You will enjoy sunshine and exercise in the fresh air, and feel a sense
    of fellowship in meeting and working together with your fellow
    Naturists.  Our labor will provide a cleaner beach for all to enjoy.
    Improved rapport between Naturists and the Coastal Commission will
    enhance the beach's prospects for continued Naturist use.  Media
    coverage of the event will lead to greater public acceptance of
    Naturism.

    Where:
    
    Bonny Doon Beach is in Santa Cruz County at the intersection of Bonny
    Doon Road and California Highway 1 at milepost 27.6, about ten miles
    northwest of downtown Santa Cruz.

    Dress:
    
    Traditionally, clothing is optional on the beach, but recommended in
    the parking area to avoid offending passers-by on the highway.  Shoes
    are recommended for dealing with broken glass in some places.  Be
    prepared for possible wind and/or fog.

    Who are the South Bay Naturists?

    The South Bay Naturists are a loosely-knit collection of people in the
    San Francisco and Monterey Bay areas who believe in the principles
    below.  Presently there are no membership cards or mailing lists, just
    a set of common beliefs:

	    We believe that the human species must live in harmony with
	    itself and the other species which populate Planet Earth.  We
	    acknowledge our responsibility to preserve the delicate
	    environment with which we are entrusted for the benefit of our
	    fellow humans and all species.

	    We believe in the fundamental wholesomeness of the human body,
	    and regard it as neither an object of shame nor a subject for
	    degrading exploitation.  We believe that our natural state is
	    to be without clothing, and that the choice to be clothed or
	    not should be at the option of each individual.

	    We believe that these two concepts are intertwined, and that
	    awareness of this is enhanced by intimate contact between the
	    human being and the environment.  To that end, we advocate the
	    acceptance of suitable areas for nude recreation.

    Does anyone have the Guide to California Nude Beaches?
    I left my at home and I need the directions to Bonny Doon asap
    (I'm flying from Detroit to Santa Clara tomorrow).
    If someone could type in the instructions from the World Guide or
    the California Guide, I'd appreciate it.
    
    Thanks,
    B.

Take Route 1 until you reach the intersection of Bonny Doon Road (11 miles
north of Santa Cruz or 2 miles south of Davenport).  Park on the highway
shoulder anywhere you can or along Bonny Doon Road itself.  Walk behind the 
highway mile-marker sign on the west side of the road, and take the path
over the railroad tracks.  A short but steep, crumbly route leads to the 
beach below.

Taken from the 1983 World Guide....things could have changed by now.  :-(

    Kinda hard to measure from Santa Cruz when there's nothing to
    indicate the city limits when going up route 1 in Santa Cruz.
    
    Bonny Doon Road itself is pretty obvious on the east side of the
    road and is on the most simple Santa Cruz maps.
    
    There is a reasonable amount of parking on the west side of the road
    but I'd advise goign early if it's a nice day.  
    
    You have to climb up a steep and fragile slope, walk over the train
    tracks and then it's an easy hike down to the beach.  Since the parking
    is fairly obvious, I can see alot of people goign to this beach. 
    The path down to the beach is one big sand pile; there is no goat 
    path down to the water.  The cliffs on the sides go into the water
    and this limits the beach to what you can see from the cliffs.
    
    I saw a volleyball net at the far end of the beach.
    
    There were few beachgoers today, much less naked ones, since it was
    clouded over for most of the day.  Still, it's worth just going to it
    to see where you can go on the next nice day.
    
    B.

    Bonny Doon is still a good place to go..lots of CO people the two days
    I spent there last week. Ben's directions in .3 are excellent and just
    a comment that most of the CO folks were at the north end of the beach,
    with families and fishermen, etc clustered at the southern end.
    
    A nice spot.