Just hello
I live all the way up in the Portland vicinity, but northern California has been one of my favorite and constant spots for road trips packed full of nude fun. I love the nude beaches around San Francisco and Santa Cruz, and have visited (I think) all the various clothing optional hot springs resorts.
Harbin Hot Springs I consider to be heaven on Earth -- I would have to call it my favorite place to get naked. I love the generally open vibe, there, toward integration of sensual energy. It's very friendly and non-judgmental. I love walking around nude, there, enjoying the appreciative but subtle and polite attention that comes my way. People are open about sexuality without being overt or pushy about it, or obsessed with it.
I've been to a handful of hippie-ish art & music festivals in NorCal and Oregon, too, that tend toward being nude friendly. I would love to be more in the loop on those, as there's nothing in the world quite so much fun as dancing naked!
Personally I am not a "lifestyle" person, so I tend not to engage right off the bat, sexually, with absolutely anyone, or in random situations. Mostly I just love nudity, but don't fit with the more "traditional" nudist types, because I really do very strongly feel that pull toward sensuality and erotica when I go nude. I adore the exhibitionistic aspect of it and like to be with people that are cool about sharing in that a bit and being okay with where I might comfortable taking that, without expectations (or disappointments when sex isn't the outcome).
West coast nudists, in general, really seem to "get it" in that respect. I love the vibe of the beaches and hot springs and would love to learn about more places where nudity is an option. I especially love those situations where it's possible to be nude but isn't the most common option being exercised. I loved Limantour Beach for that option.
Hoping to get away for at least one big NorCal nude getaway this Summer, for sure!