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About Lupin Lodge
Lupin Lodge is a clothing-optional resort and naturist club in the Santa Cruz Mountains, about five miles from downtown Los Gatos and 13 miles south of San Jose. It sits a mile off Highway 17 on about 112 acres of oak and redwood trees. The property began as a winery that closed during Prohibition, and it was set up as a naturist retreat in 1935 by early nudist-movement adherents looking for a remote, private setting. The Stout family has run it for decades, and Lori Kay Stout has been the sole owner since her husband died in 2015. Overnight options range from yurts and RV sites to tent camping, and activities include tennis, hiking, swimming and nude hiking. The resort was listed for sale in 2023 at about 32 million dollars and the price was later cut, but a 2026 report says the owner has paused active marketing, so the resort appears to be continuing to operate.
Legal context & local rules
This is a private property, so nudity on its grounds is permitted under the resort's rules. Santa Clara County rules were not checked, and this page does not cover nude hiking on public land.
Public nudity is largely prohibited in the US under indecent exposure laws which vary significantly by state. Vermont has no state-level law against public nudity, making it unique. Florida designates specific beaches as clothing-optional (Haulover Beach, Blind Creek State Park). Federal jurisprudence under the First Amendment has occasionally recognised nude expression in protests, though states regulate for public decency standards. Most states prohibit exposure of "sexual organs" in public under statutes similar to Florida Statute § 800.03.
What’s here
Getting there and visiting
The resort is a mile off Highway 17 in the Santa Cruz Mountains, about five miles from downtown Los Gatos. Visitors come by car, and I did not check transit. Parking is on site. Stays are booked through the resort. Day-visit and membership rules were not confirmed. Accessibility details were not found.
Before you go
- 1 Check the current local rules and access conditions before travelling.
- 2 Bring a towel and sit on it when using shared seating.
- 3 Never take photographs of other people without clear consent.
- 4 Respect the venue’s clothing, privacy, and behaviour rules.
Location
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37.1700, -121.9900
Frequently asked questions
Is it nude?
It is clothing-optional and offers nude hiking, according to the sources.
Is it still open?
A 2026 report says the sale is paused and the resort continues to operate.
What can I stay in?
Yurts, RV sites and tent camping are listed.
Sources
- Lupin Lodge is for sale (San Jose Inside)
- Los Gatos nudist resort up for sale (Local News Matters)
- Los Gatos nudist retreat sale put on ice (Hoodline)
Researched 25 October 2026 .
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