Nude Beaches in United States
NudistMap lists 73 nude beaches in United States, covering clothing-optional beaches and naturist beaches. 8 of them are officially designated or naturist-only. 28 have been checked against an official, land-manager or federation source. Most are in California, New York and Hawaii. In August the sea at these spots is typically around 20°C (68°F).
Nude Beaches by region
All nude beaches in United States
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- 1Haulover Beach nude beach · FloridaOfficialSea 30°C in August
- 2Baker Beach nude beach · CaliforniaToleratedSea 14°C in August
- 3Black's Beach nude beach · California · best July to SeptemberToleratedSea 21°C in August
- 4Collins Beach nude beach · OregonClothing optional
- 5Kehena Beach nude beach · Hawaii · best June to NovemberProhibitedSea 26°C in August
- 6Hippie Hollow Park nude beach · Texas · best JulyOfficial
- 7San Onofre State Beach nude beach · California · best July to SeptemberListedSea 21°C in August
- 8Kauapea Beach nude beach · HawaiiListedSea 26°C in August
- 9San Gregorio nude beach nude beach · CaliforniaToleratedSea 15°C in August
- 10Gunnison Beach nude beach · New Jersey · best July to AugustToleratedSea 23°C in August
- 11Mazo Beach nude beach · WisconsinClosed
- 12Lighthouse Beach nude beach · New York · best July to AugustProhibitedSea 23°C in August
- 13Scott Creek nude beach · CaliforniaTolerated
- 14Whale Beach nude beach · NevadaListed
- 15Lucy Vincent Beach nude beach · Massachusetts · best AugustOfficialSea 21°C in August
- 16Pirates Cove nude beach · CaliforniaOfficialSea 15°C in August
- 17Playalinda Beach nude beach · Florida · best April to NovemberToleratedSea 28°C in August
- 18Marshall's Beach nude beach · CaliforniaClothing optionalSea 14°C in August
- 19Muir Beach nude beach · CaliforniaClothing optionalSea 14°C in August
- 20Bronson Lake nude beach · WashingtonNaturist only
- 21Blind Creek Beach South nude beach · FloridaOfficialSea 29°C in August
- 22North Marina nude beach · CaliforniaToleratedSea 14°C in August
- 23Hoyt Crossing Nude Beach nude beach · California · best July to AugustTolerated
- 24Palomarin Beach nude beach · CaliforniaClothing optionalSea 14°C in August
- 25Panther Beach nude beach · CaliforniaClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
- 26Bonny Doon Beach nude beach · CaliforniaClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
- 27Red Rock Beach nude beach · CaliforniaClothing optionalSea 14°C in August
- 28Moshup Beach nude beach · Massachusetts · best AugustProhibitedSea 21°C in August
- 29Zoar Valley Naturist Area nude beach · New York · best AugustToleratedSea 23°C in August
- 30College Cove South nude beach · CaliforniaToleratedSea 13°C in August
- 31Mile Rock Beach nude beach · CaliforniaToleratedSea 14°C in August
- 32Little Beach nude beach · HawaiiProhibitedSea 27°C in August
- 33Creek Beach nude beach · NevadaTolerated
- 34Gray Whale Cove State Beach nude beach · CaliforniaListedSea 14°C in August
- 35Polo Beach East nude beach · HawaiiCustomarySea 27°C in August
- 36Gaviota Nude Beach nude beach · CaliforniaOfficialSea 17°C in August
- 37Land's End nude beach · CaliforniaListedSea 20°C in August
- 38Private's Nude Beach nude beach · CaliforniaCustomarySea 14°C in August
- 39Higbee Beach nude beach · New Jersey · best July to SeptemberProhibitedSea 24°C in August
- 40Brush Valley nude beach · MassachusettsProhibitedSea 20°C in August
- 41South Padre Island Nude Beach nude beach · Texas · best April to DecemberToleratedSea 28°C in August
- 42Secret Cove nude beach · NevadaClothing optional
- 43South Rodeo Beach nude beach · CaliforniaToleratedSea 14°C in August
- 44Laguna Creek Beach nude beach · CaliforniaToleratedSea 15°C in August
- 45Yellowbank Beach nude beach · CaliforniaClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
- 46Shark Fin Cove Beach nude beach · CaliforniaClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
- 47Paia Secret Beach nude beach · HawaiiToleratedSea 26°C in August
- 48Larsen's Beach nude beach · HawaiiToleratedSea 26°C in August
- 49Devils Slide Beach nude beach · CaliforniaToleratedSea 14°C in August
- 50Slide Ranch North Beach nude beach · CaliforniaToleratedSea 14°C in August
- 51Honokohau Harbor Beach nude beach · HawaiiProhibitedSea 27°C in August
- 522222 Beach nude beach · CaliforniaClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
- 53Strawberry Beach nude beach · CaliforniaToleratedSea 15°C in August
- 54Po'Olenalena Beach nude beach · HawaiiToleratedSea 27°C in August
- 55Boca Chica Nude Beach nude beach · FloridaClothing optionalSea 30°C in August
- 56Younger Beach nude beach · CaliforniaClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
- 57More Mesa Nude Beach nude beach · California · best August to SeptemberOfficialSea 18°C in August
- 58Fort Tilden Beach nude beach · New York · best July to AugustCustomarySea 23°C in August
- 59Jacob Riis Park Beach 1 nude beach · New York · best July to AugustCustomarySea 23°C in August
- 60The Ledges nude beach · VermontCustomary
- 61Southwest Cove Beach nude beach · VermontCustomary
- 62Upper Creek Falls nude beach · North CarolinaListed
- 63UFO Beach nude beach · Texas · best March to NovemberListedSea 29°C in August
- 64Zmudowski State Beach nude beach · CaliforniaListedSea 14°C in August
- 65Indian Lake Day Use Area nude beach · New YorkTolerated
- 66Punch Bowl swimming hole nude beach · VermontClothing optional
- 67Indian Lake Day Use Area nude beach · New YorkTolerated
- 68Cranberry Lake Day Use Area on eastern Fred Island nude beach · New YorkTolerated
- 69Chimney Beach nude beach · NevadaListed
- 70Stony Kill Falls nude beach · New YorkListed
- 71Boaters Beach nude beach · NevadaListed
- 72dogfish beach nude beach · WashingtonCustomary
- 73Alice Falls nude beach · New YorkListed
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
How many nude beaches are in United States?
NudistMap currently lists 73 nude beaches in United States. 8 are officially designated or naturist-only; the rest are clothing optional by custom or tolerance.
What are the best-known nude beaches in United States?
The most documented are Haulover Beach, Baker Beach, Black's Beach, based on how much open data, encyclopedia coverage and visitor information exists for each.
When is the sea warm enough for swimming in United States?
The sea here rarely averages 21 °C. Most visitors come in July and August, when it is warmest.
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Guides
- What is naturism?What naturism means, how it differs from nudism and FKK, where it is legal and what to expect at a naturist beach, resort or sauna for the first time.
- Nude beach etiquetteThe unwritten rules of nude and clothing-optional beaches: photos, towels, staring, couples, kids and what to do if someone breaks the rules.
- Your first nude beachHow to choose a first nude beach, what to pack, when to undress and how to feel at ease. Practical tips for first-time naturists, couples and families.
- When to goHow warm the sea is at nude beaches through the year, based on NOAA climate data, and which regions stay warm into autumn and winter.