the holes along cave gulch creek in santa cruz (UCSC campus/Wilder ranch)....the holes up in the San Lorenzo river (about a dozen of 'em). nearly anywhere along the russian river. lake anza when the lifeguards are away. i really want to find a lot more, because i FUCKING LOVE SIMMING HOLES, but i don't really know of too many. i have dreams about simming holes and swimming. i need to travel more.

there's a good one up above lake whiskeytown in shasta co., that my friends tell me about, but i never have been there.

some lake in marin county i hear is pretty good, as well as the inkwells in marin, which i havne't been to yet (not hot enough). will go soon.

L is that near Bolinas? I don't know what it's called but my friends use to take me to a place they called the "Naked Lake". It was really just a big pond. Friendly people there all the time. On a sunny day usually between 40 & 200 people. There was a big log floating in the water I'd swim out to and jump off of. There was an old lady who was out there though who was a white lady but was so dark & wrinkled & unfortunately you couldnt help but notice her blond bush. lol We use to call her the Leather Lady because she reminded us of a leather purse. I know that may seem rude but seeing her was just part of the fun. She'd always smile and say hello and we'd return the greeting. We'd always look for her & the first one to see her would tell the others "Leather Lady is here! Leather Lady is here!" lol Leather Lady RULES!!! Those were such good times!

I work in marin and drive that loop your talking about frequently (doobie run for sure) I am curious as to were exactly this swimming hole would be, it sounds heavenly..