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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHaulover Beach \u2013 Miami, Florida<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Miami\u2019s only officially sanctioned clothing-optional beach, Haulover Beach<\/a> is also one of the country\u2019s most beautiful with its pristine sand and warm Gulf Stream waters. Located off State Route A1A\/Collins Avenue and a mere 10 miles from Miami, you\u2019ll find your fellow gays north of the North Beach Tunnel. This is a popular spot on summer weekends with hundreds of gorgeous bodies on display, so be sure to arrive early in the day to stake your space on the sand on the frequently patrolled beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Officially part of the Presidio,\u00a0Baker Beach<\/a>\u00a0is just about as close as you can get to the Golden Gate Bridge, and provides some of the city’s best views of the landmark. And that\u2019s a good thing since the beach is known for its frigid waters, dangerous waves and rip currents, and the occasional great white shark. This beach is about company and views, though, and on sunny days the local gay community can be seen baring all on the picturesque beach. The north side of the beach, nearest the bridge, is the gayest and the most clothing optional. Fun fact: Baker Beach was the location for the first Burning Man festivals, which are now held in Black Rock Desert, Nevada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n More than a hundred swimming holes, a gay-adored beach, and impressive climbing crags make\u00a0Hippie Hollow<\/a>\u00a0a treasured star of Texas for the LGBTQ+ community. They say everything is bigger in the Lone Star State and we\u2019d be hard-pressed to disagree judging from the bulging speedos on the hot bods decorating the shores of this gay-popular destination for sunning, swimming, and socializing. Hippie Hollow is on Lake Travis, a short drive off Interstate 35. The gay section is about a 15-minute walk to the left from the parking lot. For an extraordinary day at the beach, make for annual\u00a0Splash Days<\/a>, clothing-optional lakeside parties on the rocky limestone shores of the lake.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Make the most of a beautiful summer day with a trip to the\u00a0Toronto Islands<\/a>\u00a0and the gay-friendly\u00a0Hanlan’s Point<\/a>\u00a0clothing-optional beach. There\u2019s also a bike path and a small amusement park if you\u2019d prefer to keep your clothes on when mingling in public. Hanlan\u2019s Point is a good place to hang out in a heat wave, with temperatures a few degrees cooler than downtown. The round-trip ferry ride provides the best view of the city\u2019s waterfront skyline. The beach has a lifeguard during the summer season. Head for the far end to find lesbian and gay Torontonians catching the rays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On Maui, the top gay sunning spot is peaceful\u00a0Little Beach<\/a>\u00a0(nudity is the norm, although technically illegal). You\u2019ll find the clothing-option beach about one mile south of the Maui Prince Hotel in Makena on the island\u2019s southwest coast. Take all valuables out of your car and hike north up the rocky trail from 3,000-foot Big Beach to find its smaller sidekick; gay sunbathers congregate at Little Beach\u2019s north end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to clothing-optional beaches, it\u2019s tough to beat\u00a0Wreck Beach<\/a>. The fresh breeze from the ocean serves as Vancouver\u2019s own air-conditioning and prevents it from ever getting really hot or humid. Wreck is perched on the tip of Point Grey, looking out over the Burrard Inlet to the North Shore Mountains. Wreck is a taxi ride to the west of the city, at the foot of the cliffs that surround the University of British Columbia. The gay beach is found at the south end. Naked vendors ply the crowd offering water, beer, sandwiches, and a surprising array of narcotics. Ask any student how to get to the access paths that lead down to the water. If you have lots with you, leave your belongings in a locker in the Museum of Anthropology near the trailheads above.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the largest nude beaches in the country, Black\u2019s Beach<\/a> runs for more than a mile on the coast north of San Diego, under the Torrey Pines Bluffs. Officially part of Torrey Pines State Beach<\/a>, Black\u2019s is jointly by the state and the city. The distinction is important, as the nudity is only allowed on the state side, which starts about 100 yards south of the Torrey Pines Glideport. Getting here can be tricky, the quickest route is also the most treacherous\u2014a steep rugged trail down a 300-foot cliff. Best to bring a sturdy pair of shoes or boots in addition to your flip flops and sandals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Clothing is always optional on these great LGBTQ+ beaches! Summer is here which means it\u2019s the perfect time to strip naked and hit the beach with friends, chosen family, and complete strangers of all body shapes and sizes. 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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBaker Beach \u2013 San Francisco, California<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHippie Hollow \u2013 Austin, Texas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHanlan\u2019s Point \u2013 Toronto, Canada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nLittle Beach \u2013 Makena, Maui<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWreck Beach \u2013 Vancouver, Canada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBlack\u2019s Beach \u2013 San Diego<\/h2>\n\n\n\n