Esalen Institute
- naturist
Venue photos coming soon
About
Esalen Institute is a retreat center with clothing-optional baths at Big Sur, Monterey County. Workshop retreat with cliffside hot-spring baths traditionally clothing-optional; lodging for workshop guests; current bath policy and Highway 1 access need confirming. No official website was found, so treat the practical details as a starting point. Postal address: 55000 CA-1, Big Sur, CA 93920, USA. The pin below will route you there. Published opening times are shown further down this page, though it is worth confirming before a long trip. The venue's own website carries current prices and any conditions of entry. Naturist stays tend to be small and fill early, so book rather than turn up. We have not been able to verify this one with the operator; please confirm before you travel.
Practical info
- Dress code
- Clothing optional — towel required on benches
- Age policy
- Adults only, 18+
- Typical visit
- One night or more
- Prices from
- See resort prices
- Photography
- Not permitted anywhere on site
- Best time to go
- Weekday mornings are the quietest
Opening times & season
- Monday9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Times can change on public holidays and event nights — check the venue's own site before travelling.
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Location & getting there
55000 CA-1, Big Sur, CA 93920, USA
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