
“If you swim in the ocean without a swimsuit on, you’ll never go back in with a suit on,” Lee said. Harris echoed that and suggested doing some research beforehand to make sure it’s safe and legal to go nude. Lee added that there is typically no fee to visit clothing-optional beaches, though some, such as Haulover Beach Park, charge for parking. “You know, you don't lay your towel down at somebody’s feet and think that you’re going to be looking up (and down) their body or anything,” she said. Visitors should also be respectful of others and their space. In addition to SPF, she recommended bringing a towel to sit on. Summer travel: Why extra time, travel insurance are good ideas “You use a lot more sunscreen,” she said. Nicky Hoffman Lee, managing director of the Naturist Society Foundation, said visiting a clothing-optional beach is pretty much the same as any other, with some exceptions. Paradise found: These are the best beaches in the US, cited by USA TODAY 10Best readers What travelers should know about visiting a clothing-optional beach




There are also showers where guests can rinse off. Visitors are free to disrobe on the northern third of the beach, and beach chair and umbrella rentals are available along with food and drinks, according to Miami-Dade County’s website. Haulover Beach Park in Miami, Florida, came in first, with a score of 97 out of 100 from the retailer.“Many of the top beaches are a little more secluded, offering those looking to sunbathe in the nude an element of privacy, especially from onlookers whilst being surrounded by a lot of natural beauty,” Flora Harris, Buyer for Sports & Swim at Pour Moi, said in an email. Pour Moi rated the beaches based on their average review scores and the number of reviews they had received.
