Walk on the wild side on Californian bridge of thighs

A bridge being built in California's Palm Springs is attracting attention - not because it's the city's first pedestrian bridge, but because no one is expected to wear clothes when they walk across it.

The Desert Shadows Inn Resort & Villas is building the $US400,000 ($865,000) bridge as a link to its new naturist community.

The clothing-free resort includes 59 luxury villas, 33 hotel suites, a full service spa, three swimming pools, a tennis court and a restaurant.

Advertising signs along the bridge's side railings is expected to provide users with a little modesty.

Contact: Desert Shadows Inn Resort and Villas and pack a toilet bag only.