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Open Water Swimming in California

13 open water swimming spots in California, United States — 11 lakes and 2 coastal spots. Live water conditions, community reviews and swim logs for each.

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Keller Beach Swimming Area

Keller Beach Swimming Area

Lake
Cull Canyon Swim Complex

Cull Canyon Swim Complex

Ocean / Sea
Lake Lodge Swim Area

Lake Lodge Swim Area

Lake
Shadow Cliffs Swimming Area

Shadow Cliffs Swimming Area

Lake
Del Valle East Beach Swimming Area

Del Valle East Beach Swimming Area

Lake
Swimming Hole

Swimming Hole

Lake
Lake Temescal Beach

Lake Temescal Beach

Ocean / Sea
Jones Bar swimming hole

Jones Bar swimming hole

Lake
Salmon Hole

Salmon Hole

Lake
Aquatic Cove

Aquatic Cove

Lake
Happy Valley Swimming Hole

Happy Valley Swimming Hole

Lake
Sand Pond Beach

Sand Pond Beach

Lake
Bay Shore Buoy Line

Bay Shore Buoy Line

Lake
Bear Hole

Bear Hole

Lake
Gremmie Lagoon

Gremmie Lagoon

Ocean / Sea
Hoyt Crossing Nude Beach

Hoyt Crossing Nude Beach

Lake
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