Nude Beaches near Nanaimo
There are 13 clothing-optional places within 92 km (57 mi) of Nanaimo, British Columbia: 11 nude beaches, 1 nudist resort, 1 naturist campground. 1 of them are officially designated or naturist-only. The sea is warmest in August.
Straight-line from the centre of Nanaimo. Use Directions on each place page for the driving route.
All 13 places, nearest first
Sort by warmest water or by distance from where you are now.
- 1September Morn Beach nude beach · British Columbia50 km (31 mi) north-east of NanaimoClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 2Tower Beach nude beach · British Columbia50 km (31 mi) east of NanaimoToleratedSea 18°C in August
- 3Wreck Beach nude beach · British Columbia50 km (31 mi) east of NanaimoOfficialSea 18°C in August
- 4Blackburn Dock nude beach · British Columbia51 km (32 mi) south-east of NanaimoClothing optionalSea 16°C in August
- 5Acada Beach nude beach · British Columbia52 km (32 mi) east of NanaimoClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 6Sol Sante Club naturist campground · British Columbia61 km (38 mi) south-east of NanaimoCustomary
- 7Brunswick Beach nude beach · British Columbia61 km (38 mi) north-east of NanaimoClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 8Little Tribune Beach nude beach · British Columbia64 km (40 mi) north-west of NanaimoCustomarySea 17°C in August
- 9Van Tan Club nudist resort · British Columbia · best July to August69 km (43 mi) east of NanaimoCustomary
- 10Crescent Beach nude beach · British Columbia78 km (48 mi) east of NanaimoCustomarySea 16°C in August
- 11Cresent Rock Beach nude beach · British Columbia79 km (49 mi) east of NanaimoClothing optionalSea 16°C in August
- 12Naturist Swimming and Sunbathing nude beach · British Columbia84 km (52 mi) south-east of NanaimoClothing optionalSea 12°C in August
- 13Barnston Bare Beach nude beach · British Columbia92 km (57 mi) east of NanaimoClothing optionalSea 16°C in August
Status labels: Official · Naturist only · Clothing optional · Tolerated · Customary · Listed · Prohibited · Closed. Statuses come from open data and are not yet verified in person.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nude beach near Nanaimo?
Yes. 11 clothing-optional beaches lie within 92 km (57 mi) of Nanaimo. The closest is September Morn Beach, about 50 km (31 mi) north-east of the city.
What is the closest naturist place to Nanaimo?
September Morn Beach, a nude beach about 50 km (31 mi) north-east of Nanaimo in a straight line. Its status: clothing optional.
Are there official clothing-optional areas near Nanaimo?
Yes: Wreck Beach are officially designated or naturist-only.
When is the sea warmest near Nanaimo?
In August, when the sea at these beaches averages about 16°C (62°F), based on NOAA OISST 1991–2020 means.