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Respect others' right to enjoy the beach without feeling uncomfortable, judged, or objectified. Prepare yourself by researching local rules and bringing towels and sunscreen. Taking selfies and pictures without consent, staring, having lewd conduct, and drinking too much are all bad nude beach etiquette. 1. Research and Respect Local Laws and Customs You should research the local laws and customs before going because you may think it’s a nudist beach, but it’s only a topless beach. Sometimes it is not actually legal to be naked on that beach; it’s only tolerated. So if an officer sees you, you could be arrested. Pay attention and respect the signs on the beach to avoid problems. On some beaches, nudity is only allowed in some spots. For example, in Haulover Beach Park in South Florida, only a small spot called Haulover Nude Beach is clothing-optional. 2. Bring Appropriate Supplies Bring your own towels, clothes, sunscreen, and water. You need to apply sunscreen every couple of hours. Water is important because you may not find places to buy it. But towels are essential! You don’t want sand getting into your (not so) private areas. And you need to cover up with your clothes after leaving the nude beach area. 3. Do Not Take Photos or Videos Even if you have someone’s permission to take their picture, you shouldn’t. Other naturists who don’t know where you’re pointing your camera will become uncomfortable. Also, sometimes it’s hard to take a photo without others in the background. So if you really want to take a picture and the other person gives you permission, politely ask people to move. 4. Keep a Respectful Distance Keep a yard away from other beachgoers, whether sunbathing on the sand or on the water. Even though everyone is naked, people like their privacy. So avoid getting close to others in a nudist resort or beach without their consent. 5. Don't Stare or Gawk Not everyone who goes to a nude beach is happy with their body. So don’t stare! People just want to enjoy the freedom of being au naturel. They should be able to do that without feeling judged or objectified. You’re not entitled to other people’s bodies, even naked ones. 6. Be Mindful of Children and Families Family on a beach Clothing-optional beaches are family-friendly public places. Children are allowed there. Don’t make them uncomfortable by performing lewd acts. Nudism is not sexual in any way. And outdoor sexual activity is illegal on nude beaches, just like anywhere else. This is also frowned upon by other naturists, who may lose their freedom because of this. 7. Respect Cultural and Body Diversity Bodies are different. Respect people’s right to live with their own bodies. You may like to shave your private area’s hair, but others may not. You may not like tattoos, and many people have them. Do not be judgmental and make comments about others' appearances. 8. Clean Up After Yourself Leave the beach cleaner than you found it. Any public beach is bound to have some trash lying around. So besides taking your own trash, take the ones left there. This way, you contribute to the environment. 9. Avoid Excessive Drinking or Drug Use A group of people grabbing drinks You won’t be in your right mind if you’re drinking too much or doing drugs. So people may feel unsafe around you. Respect their right to enjoy the beach. Plus, you may leave the nude beach perimeter because you’re not thinking straight. That could lead to jail. 10. Be Friendly and Respectful First-timers may feel weird going skinny dipping. You can make them feel more welcome by being friendly. But don’t overdo it. Be respectful, and don’t make others uncomfortable. Look at their body language and recognize when they don’t want to interact. 11. Follow Basic Beach Safety Rules Any beach has safety hazards like rip currents and underwater obstacles. Never swim alone. If you do and an accident occurs, you won’t be able to call anyone. So pay attention to the weather and the water, respect any warnings, and swim parallel to the shore or float if you’re caught in a rip current. You may also like: 10 Strip Club Etiquette Guide Do you have to take off your clothes when you go to a nude beach? No, nude beaches are clothing-optional, so taking off your clothes or not is your choice. Don’t feel pressured into taking your bathing suit off. Do what feels comfortable to you. But research first since different beaches have different rules. What should you do if someone is making you uncomfortable on a nude beach? If someone makes you uncomfortable, go to a place with more people. You can also talk to other nudists. These people hate when people try to input sexual connotations into nudism. They will help you and maybe even have the person removed.

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