Start here if North America is on your list. North America does naturism as the resort: gated clothing-optional villages with pools, tennis, restaurants and a full social calendar.
The draw is straightforward: large gated clothing-optional resorts in florida and california, desert spa towns with year-round sun, long-established nude beaches on both coasts and mexico's adults-only caribbean resorts. Begin with Pasco County, Florida and work outwards.
Below you will find guides to United States, Mexico and Canada — the rules and the season shift between them.
Why naturists choose North America
- Large gated clothing-optional resorts in Florida and California
- Desert spa towns with year-round sun
- Long-established nude beaches on both coasts
- Mexico's adults-only Caribbean resorts
Beaches, resorts and saunas in North America
Resort cluster
Pasco County, Florida
The densest concentration of naturist resorts in the world outside France.
Desert resorts
Palm Springs, California
Clothing-optional adults-only hotels with pools and mountain views.
Beach resorts
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Adults-only clothing-optional hotels on the Riviera Maya.
When to go and what the rules are
Two things shape a visit to this region of the world: the season and the local etiquette. Florida and Mexico are best from November to April; California deserts suit spring and autumn; northern beaches are a July and August affair. US nudity laws are state and county level and can be strict outside resorts. Inside a clothing-optional resort you are fully covered, legally speaking.
- Best time to visit
- Florida and Mexico are best from November to April; California deserts suit spring and autumn; northern beaches are a July and August affair.
- Etiquette & law
- US nudity laws are state and county level and can be strict outside resorts. Inside a clothing-optional resort you are fully covered, legally speaking.
Naturist countries in North America
United States
The United States has more clothing-optional resorts than anywhere outside Europe, concentrated in Florida, California, Arizona and Texas.
Naturist United States guide →Mexico
Mexico's Caribbean coast is the easiest place in the Americas to book an all-inclusive, adults-only, clothing-optional beach holiday.
Naturist Mexico guide →Canada
Canada's naturist life runs on member-owned clubs with lake frontage and camping, plus a handful of city beaches where clothes have been optional for fifty years.
Naturist Canada guide →Reviewed naturist venues in North America
Rated by members who have actually stayed.
Naturist North America FAQ
Is North America good for a naturist holiday?
North America does naturism as the resort: gated clothing-optional villages with pools, tennis, restaurants and a full social calendar. Start with Pasco County, Florida, Palm Springs, California, Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
When is the best time for a naturist trip to North America?
Florida and Mexico are best from November to April; California deserts suit spring and autumn; northern beaches are a July and August affair.
What are the nudity rules in North America?
US nudity laws are state and county level and can be strict outside resorts. Inside a clothing-optional resort you are fully covered, legally speaking.
Where can you go naked in North America?
Pasco County, Florida (resort cluster) is the obvious starting point — the densest concentration of naturist resorts in the world outside France.