Nude spots to surf spots: 32 great Bay Area beaches

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With sunny weather in the foreseeable forecast, "beach days" are here again. And in the Bay Area, the choices of sandy getaways along the coast and within SF Bay abound. The burning question is: What are you looking for?

Do you crave a long stretch of sand at the foot of Mt. Tam? Seclusion in San Mateo County? Mellow surfing? Getting pummeled by huge waves? Warm shallow waters for the kids? A place to get naked? Elephant seals? No matter what, we've got you covered.

Take this journey of 30-something fabulous beaches from Point Reyes to Santa Cruz. We journey down the coast, take a slight detour to a few spots inside San Francisco Bay, and then back to Highway 1 again until we hit the Boardwalk and call it a day. These beaches are big, small, popular and off the beaten track. Something for everyone.

While we couldn't cover every single beach, you'll find something here no matter what you're looking for. Unless you want warm water. That we cannot provide. This is the Bay Area after all.