Lupin Lodge
Naturist club, Redwood EstatesOpen
Lupin Lodge is open. Rated 4.3★ from 207 Google reviews; the newest review is from November 2026.
- 4.3★Average rating
- 207reviews
- November 2026Newest review
Updated 13 November 2026
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Details
- Status
- Open
- Address
- 20600 Aldercroft Heights Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95033
- Phone
- +1408-353-9200
- Website
- lupinlodge.com
- Newest review
- November 2026
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Before you go
- Arriving
Register your visit at the office on-site or online beforehand; bring a government-issued ID.
- Privacy
The club's own website says all visitors are registered in a confidential database and checked against the national sex offender registry; behavior standards are enforced strictly.
- First visit
The club's own website says all areas are clothing-optional except the pool, hot tub, and sauna, where nudity is required; read the Behavior and Sexual Harassment policies before your visit and bring a towel and sunscreen.
- At the door
The club's own website says the resort is structured as a private club; after an introductory visit, continuing access requires membership or affiliation, though day passes and 24-hour memberships are available.
- Facilities
The club's own website lists a swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, volleyball and tennis courts, petanque, clubhouse lounge, nude hiking trails, yoga classes, and yurt or camping accommodation; the restaurant operates selected days (May hours: Saturday dinner 6–8 pm, Saturday–Sunday honor station 9 am–4 pm).
- Food and drink
A clubhouse restaurant is on-site with limited hours; one recent visitor noted it was not open on their weekday visit, and another mentioned kitchen renovations affecting yurt guests' access to cooking facilities.
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About Lupin Lodge
Outdoor swimming pool with wooden decking Google 
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Lupin Lodge is a woman-owned naturist resort in the Santa Cruz Mountains near Los Gatos, California, established in 1935. The club's own website describes it as a rustic, peaceful retreat offering nude yoga, hiking, volleyball, tennis, a pool, hot tub, sauna, and a restaurant, set among beautiful woodland with deer and walking trails. A typical visit involves arriving as a day guest or overnight in a yurt or campsite, then spending time at the pool (where nudity is required), in the sauna, on the grounds, or at activities and events ranging from yoga to art workshops to social dinners. The place draws families, couples, and regulars seeking body acceptance and stress relief away from nearby Silicon Valley; first-timers report feeling welcomed by the open-minded, kind community, though the facilities are deliberately rustic and low-key rather than polished.
Reviews consistently praise the tranquil setting, inclusive atmosphere, and friendly people. Most guests love the natural beauty, the clear ethos of body positivity, and the mix of relaxation and activities. The property has served the naturist community for nearly 90 years and maintains strict behavior standards to keep the environment safe and family-friendly. A small number of recent visitors have noted maintenance issues—one yurt guest reported unclean bedding and poor communication about kitchen renovations—and one person found the pool chlorine smell strong and felt a staff member was dismissive when asking about nudity rules. Overall, the overwhelmingly positive rating (4.3 stars from 207 reviews) suggests these are exceptions.
Lupin suits anyone curious about social nudity, from first-timers to long-term members, as well as families and couples looking for a judgment-free, nature-based escape. The rustic charm and woman-centered ethos appeal to those seeking authenticity over luxury. It is not the place for someone wanting modern amenities, nightlife, or a party atmosphere; it is instead a peaceful, values-driven community space.
- Who goes
- Mix of regulars, day visitors, first-timers, and overnight guests; couples and families; mostly local to the San Francisco Bay Area; all ages and body types welcomed.
- How opinion has moved
- Reviews show sustained enthusiasm from 2025 onwards, with a single critical 2-star stay in July 2026 citing cleanliness and communication issues, but no pattern of decline or improvement.
What guests love
- The tranquil, rustic natural setting with beautiful grounds, woodland trails, deer, and a peaceful atmosphere perfect for contemplation.
- The inclusive, welcoming, and open-minded community where people of all body types and backgrounds are treated with kindness and acceptance.
- The clear pool, functional sauna, and hot tub providing clean recreational facilities in an attractive outdoor layout.
- The variety of clothing-optional activities including yoga, hiking, volleyball, art workshops, and social events that appeal to different interests.
- The woman-owned and woman-managed ethos that creates a uniquely safe and non-judgmental environment.
- The long history (established 1935) and reputation as an iconic, legendary naturist resort with a solid community foundation.
What guests complain about
- One yurt guest found bedding with visible stains and reported cleanliness issues with blankets and the shared kitchen area.
- Poor communication: the same guest was not informed that kitchen renovations were underway and had no stove access, only a microwave and toaster, and felt a staff member was rude when asking a simple question about pool policies.
- The hot tub has a very strong chlorine smell that deterred at least one visitor.
- The restaurant operates on a limited schedule and may be closed on weekdays, limiting dining options for day visitors or guests staying mid-week.
- The overnight accommodations are described as rustic, and one guest experienced noise from kitchen renovation work early in the morning.
- One first-time visitor felt uncertain about whether nudity was truly optional everywhere and received a curt response to a genuine question about the rules.
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Club facts, checked against sources
2 of 5 facts confirmed by two or more independent sources. Each fact shows who says it. Confirmed = two or more independent sources agree. Prices are per night at the door and change, so check the date.
- Membership
- Free sign-up Club says Club website · November 2026
- Facilities
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- Sauna Confirmed Club website ×2 · November 2026Google Maps ×3 · November 2026Google reviews ×2 · October 2026
- Pool Confirmed Club website ×2 · November 2026Google Maps ×3 · November 2026Google reviews ×2 · October 2026
- Jacuzzi Confirmed Club website ×2 · November 2026Google Maps ×3 · November 2026Google reviews ×2 · October 2026
- Outdoor area Confirmed Club website ×2 · November 2026Google Maps ×3 · November 2026Google reviews ×2 · October 2026
- Showers Confirmed Club website · November 2026Google Maps · September 2026Google reviews · September 2026
- Play rooms Club says Club website · November 2026
- Food
- Restaurant Confirmed Club website · November 2026Google Maps ×3 · September 2026Google reviews · September 2026
- Drinks
- Paid bar Club says Club website · November 2026
- Closed for good
- No Club says Club website · November 2026
Latest reviews from every source
Awesome spot for performing!
Day visit. First time at this iconic nudist resort. A quiet weekday with a handful of regulars and fellow first time visitors. Perfect fall weather; sunny and 75! Relaxed, inclusive, welcoming vibe. The sauna was perfect for a pre-yoga warmup. The pool was clear and refreshing. The walking trails are excellent for some contemplative naked exercise. I will come back!
My favourite place to relax and commune with nature. Rustic yurts. Restaurant. Pool, hot tub, outdoor showers always attract me. And the hard court volleyball for so many years. Always return.
I love this place. It's been here forever. It's like an oasis in the city but away from it. And you can let it all hang out without a worry. And everyone's just so kind. Friendly. Open-minded. And you don't have to go Full Monty... But why not? 😉
My experience to stay in Yurt there: Cons: the room not really clean there are crust on the blanket, The hot pool: the chlorine smells so strong. I was asking to front office about is the pool area mandatory to be naked, as EN not my first language, then one of the owner gave explain rudely saying if I dont want to be naked can be in other places of the property but we won’t change our policy for 92 years, I was like…
Off the hidden path,very rustic,very peaceful, tranquility.the wildlife.. restaurants was not open ,only Saturday and Sunday but a very family friendly place
Beautiful grounds and wonderful people.
Totally family-oriented safe wonderful place in nature. Famous spa. Nice restaurant. Great Yurts! Can actually rent a whole cabin house, for a good price!
Sources we checked
- Google Maps 4.3★ from 2072 reviews readnewest May 2026
- Google reviews 10 reviews readnewest November 2026
What Google reviewers talk about
yurts · 15hot tub · 16hiking trails · 13nudist place · 7relaxed atmosphere · 12sauna · 5chef michelle · 4clothing optional · 6clean pool · 3deer · 2
Review history
Each dot is one dated Google review (12 with stars). The line is the running average. Does the owner answer?
The club's own website provides detailed first-visitor guidance and clear policies on behavior and sexual harassment, suggesting active management; however, reviews do not indicate whether staff respond to individual negative comments.
Rating spread
Written from the venue's newest Google reviews and its own website. We paraphrase, we never quote guests, and we never name anyone.
Sources for this text: Google Maps, Google reviews, the club's own website, every review we hold.
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