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5460 S Ocean Drive

Blind Creek Beach is a long, white, sandy stretch of sand in Fort Pierce, Florida. The beach is clothing-optional, as well as gay-friendly, so feel comfortable dropping towel (and a little more) here. The beach is normally very secluded, and ocean...

Playalinda Beach is a beautiful beach located on the east coast of Florida in the Canaveral National Seashore. It is known for its white sandy beaches, clear blue waters, and beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean. Playalinda Beach is a popular des...

Beaches

Big Island

Kehena Black Sand Beach

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Kehena black sand beach is Hawaii’s most popular clothing optional beach, frequented by the gay community. Kehena beach’s private location down a cliff trail ensures a comfortable nudist option. Locals are very welcoming and most residents live he...

Gunnison Beach is the only clothing optional beach in New Jersey. Part of Gateway National Park, Sandy Hook has several beaches. Gunnison Beach, which is the farthest north, is clothing optional. If you go to the far right upon entering the beach,...

Beaches

Fort Lauderdale

Sebastian Beach

North Fort Lauderdale Beach Drive

Fort Lauderdale’s gay beach, Sebastian Beach has beautiful white sands that attract a diverse variety of men. Sun lovers will want to visit in the morning as high rise buildings block the sun and create shadows on the beach in the late afternoon.

Beaches

Miami

12th Street Beach

12th street & Ocean Drive

Located just across the street from 12th Street and the Palace Bar, the gay beach of Miami Beach is easily recognizable by the gay flag fluttering at the entrance and the bronzed boys below them. Sun loungers and parasols can be rented. Check out ...

Beaches

Asbury Park

New Jersey

Asbury Park is a small seaside town in New Jersey, offering a pictureque coastline and plenty of great spots to drop towel. Thanks to the growing number of LGBTQ+ shops, bars, and clubbing scene, Asbury Park has become quite a popular LGBTQ+ desti...

Beaches

San Francisco

Baker Beach

1504 Pershing Drive

The north section of this beach (closest to the Golden Gate Bridge) is a clothing-optional area.

Beaches

San Diego

Black's Beach

2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Drive

If you’re looking for a gay nude beach in San Diego, Black’s Beach is a great choice. This private and wild location makes the clothing-optional beach perfect for an excursion, but as there are no facilities you need to bring your own food, drink ...

Beaches

Herring Cove

Boy Beach

Provincetown has long been heralded as a haven for the LGBTQ+ community, so it makes sense that it is also home to a series of gay beaches. Right by Herring Cove, you’ll find Boy Beach. As the name would suggest, this beach attracts plenty of boys...

Beaches

New York

Christopher Street Pier

After the decadent phase it went through during the 1980s as a gay cruising area, Christopher Street Pier has become a staple of the local gay community. Although not strictly a beach, it’s great for hanging out with a beer and some deli food and ...

Beaches

New York

Coney Island

Surf Avenue

Coney Island should be part of your New York gay trip. You might feel as if you jumped in a 50s movie: the Lunapark feel, the wooden boardwalks and colored neon lights. The roots of gay nightlife in Coney Island date back to the early 1900s, when ...

Beaches

New York

Fire Island

The Pines/Cherry Grove

Situated 50km from the city, it might seem a bummer to take a train, a taxi ride and a ferry to get to Fire Island, but it’s totally worth it. It’s been a staple for the NYC community since 1930s. If you’re in New York over summer, make sure you s...

Beaches

Kalaoa

Honokohau Harbor Beach

Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park

Honokohau Harbor Beach is a gay-friendly beach located in the Kona District on the island of Hawaii. It is known for its clear turquoise waters and white sandy beach, as well as its proximity to the Honokohau Marina, which is a popular spot for bo...

Beaches

Chicago

Kathy Osterman Beach

at Hollywood & Sheridan Sts

Gay beachgoers typically head to Kathy Osterman beach, named after the courageous 1980s politician who fought for gay rights alongside the Human Rights Campaign. The white sandy expanse of beach beside the bright blue Lake Michigan attracts a div...

Beaches

Kalapana

Kehena Beach

Kehena Beach is a black sand gay-friendly beach located on the east coast of the island of Hawaii. It is known for its clear blue waters and is a popular spot for swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing. The beach is also revered for its beautiful su...

Beaches

Kalapana

Kehena Black Sand

Mile marker 19 on Highway 137

Kehena Black Sand is Hawaii’s most popular clothing-optional beach. Frequented by the gay community and a resident pod of spinner dolphins, this is a great place to feel out and proud in Hawaii - in the nude! As the name would suggest, this beach ...

Beaches

San Francisco

Land’s End Beach

8379 Geary Boulevard

This partly rocky beach can sometimes get a bit cruisey. Nudism not permitted, but can sometimes be seen.

Beaches

Los Angeles

Muscle Beach

19th Ave & Ocean Front Walk

Probably the most famous outdoor gym in the world. Muscle Beach, in Venice, is where bodybuilders and gym queens show off in the open. It can be a real feast for the eyes!

Beaches

San Diego

Ocean Beach

1950 Abbott Street

Ocean Beach isn’t a 100% gay beach, but it’s still very popular with the LGBTQ community. That’s because Ocean Beach has been long known for its diverse and carefree culture (it’s dog-friendly, too!). It’s a popular hangout for everyone from hippi...

Beaches

Pensacola Beach

Pensacola Beach is a popular tourist destination located on Santa Rosa Island, a barrier island off the coast of the Gulf of Mexico in Florida, USA. The gay-friendly beach is known for its stunning white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and warm we...

Beaches

Rehoboth

Poodle Beach

Rehobooth Beach, Delaware

Poodle Beach is a gay-friendly section of the larger Rehoboth Beach in the state of Delaware, USA. During the warmer months, you’ll likely see plenty of gay beachgoers enjoying the sand and sea in a fun and open environment. You can reach Poodle B...

Beaches

San Gregorio

San Gregorio State Beach

The San Gregorio Private Beach entrance is about 1/4 mile north of San Gregorio State Beach. San Gregorio State Beach is NOT a nude beach nor is it an efficient entrance to the nude area. You should enter from the private driveway. It’s $7 per car...

Beaches

Los Angeles

West Street Beach

The best and busiest beach in the Los Angeles region, West Street Beach is a 1.5 hour trip from the city. Be sure to pack your own snack and supplies before you head off: there’s a distinct lack of shops and cafés in the West Street Beach area.

Beaches

Los Angeles

Will Rogers Beach

14801 Pacific Coast Highway

Will Rogers Beach is the unofficial gay beach of Los Angeles. The gay section is located near life guard station 18, on the southern end of the main beach.

Beaches

Seattle

Denny Blaine

200 Lake Washington Blvd. E

Small but perfectly formed, Denny Blaine Park used to be Seattle’s unofficial lesbian beach area, but is now welcome to all. Nude sunbathing popular.

Atlantic Boulevard

Atlantic Boulevard (Reynolds Street & White Street)

Beaches

Seattle

Howell Park

1740 Howell Place

Howell Park fills up with gay men and women, hipsters and hippies. A very quiet spot, popular with nude sunbathers.

Beaches

Seattle

Madison Park Beach

1900 43rd Ave E

Madison Park Beach is the Seattle’s historic gay beach on the shores of Lake Washington. You’ll find the gay area on the north side of the beach, past the public restrooms. Walk to the left of the lifeguard chair and there’s a cozy little spot cov...

Beaches

San Francisco

Marshall Beach

Lincoln Boulevard

At the far end of Baker Beach lies the more remote Marshall Beach. It has some of the best views of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Beaches

Akron

Metropolitan Park – Parking Lot Basement

Eastwood Avenue

Beaches

Pompano Beach

Stonewall Beach

Stonewall Beach, the new gay beach in Pompano Beach, FL, is named in memory of the Stonewall Riots. Unofficially dedicated on June 28th, 2020, Stonewall Beach is conveniently located on the south side of the new pier, close to popular bars, eateri...

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