Top 5 Nude Beaches in the United States

Dare to bare all at the Top 5 Nude Beaches in the United States. Travel from coast to coast without getting tan lines while enjoying the naturalist lifestyle. While official nude beaches are not abundant, they dot the landscape in tropical areas throughout America. Make sure to pack plenty of sunblock for tender skin and read the "in the buff" rules posted at beach entrances.

1- Kehena Beach - Hawaii

Travel off the beaten path to a secluded patch of sand on the lower Puna Island of Hawaii. The area is known as a popular haunt for counter culture locals and aging hippies. Tourists who are geographically challenged or opposed to asking for directions will not likely find Kehena Beach. Due to the rough riptides, only experienced surfers rarely venture from the shore. The road to the beach ends in old lava rock and you have to hike down a rugged trail to reach the clothing optional beach.

2- Black's Beach -California

You had better be in good physical shape to visit the largest nude beach in California. Naturalists on Black's Beach are not judgmental of body image, but you must be able to traverse a steep pathway around a cliff to reach the secluded nude beach. The La Jolla are beach offers you the chance to romp in the buff among the waves of the Pacific Ocean.

3- Haulover Beach - Florida

Follow the sings to one of the few official nude beaches in the "Sunshine State." The uncrowded and unspoiled Haulover Beach offers an accepting and laid-back atmosphere. Skip crowded beaches filled with scores of children or drunken college students and soak up serenity at this naturalist haven.

4- Gunnison Beach - New Jersey

Go topless in the Sandy Hook area of northern New Jersey on Gunnison Beach. For over two decades this patch of sand has been regarded as the best clothing optional beach on the east coast. Both adventurous adults and families of naturalists drop beach blankets and hoist umbrellas daily during the warm weather months. Signs alert visitors to the clothing optional area on Gunnison Beach. If you venture outside the markers, make sure to cover up or risk a fine.

5- Collins Beach - Oregon

Venture out to Sauvie Island and Rooster Rock State Park to enjoy a clothing optional experience in Oregon. Collins Beach was noted in "N" the Magazine of Naturalist Living as one of the best nude beaches in the United States. Take leisurely walks along the shore, of curl up on a blanket with a good book and let the serenity wash over your body like a cool breeze.