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If you want to practice alternative lifestyles on your California vacation, we've got some ideas© 2000 by Betsy Malloy.
Trevor Hailey hosts the Cruisin' the Castro walking tour

If you want to enjoy your alternative lifestyle on your California vacation, here are some options:

Clothing Optional

With so many beaches, it's not surprising that some of them are not for the "textiles." Santa Cruz County, San Mateo County and parts of San Diego are some of the best places to find a nude beach, but nudity laws in California vary widely. We'll tell you where you can bare it all and where taking it all off is likely to result in arrest.

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered

You probably already know about San Francisco's Castro, where you can take the Cruisin' the Castro walking tour to learn more about its history. In southern California, West Hollywood and Palm Springs have vibrant gay communities, as does San Diego.

Swingers

You'll find a number of swingers clubs in Los Angeles.

Escorts

If you're looking for an escort of either gender or persuasion, we've listed some of them for you in San Diego, San Francisco and Los Angeles.

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