Looking for naturist holidays in United States? The United States has more clothing-optional resorts than anywhere outside Europe, concentrated in Florida, California, Arizona and Texas.
Regulars come back for gated resorts with pools, pickleball and restaurants, aanr-affiliated clubs across the country, a handful of legendary public nude beaches and winter sun in the south, and Lutz and Land O'Lakes, Florida, Black's Beach, San Diego and Haulover Beach, Miami are the names that come up again and again.
Within United States we cover Florida, California and Texas, each with its own beaches, resorts and rules.
Why naturists choose United States
- Gated resorts with pools, pickleball and restaurants
- AANR-affiliated clubs across the country
- A handful of legendary public nude beaches
- Winter sun in the south
Beaches, resorts and saunas in United States
Resorts
Lutz and Land O'Lakes, Florida
Several large naturist resorts within a few miles of each other.
Beach
Black's Beach, San Diego
A famous cliff-backed clothing-optional beach.
Beach
Haulover Beach, Miami
A legal, lifeguarded, county-run nude beach.
When to go and what the rules are
As a naturist country, United States is best understood through its season and its rules. Florida from November to April; California and the southwest from March to June and September to November. Outside designated beaches and private resorts, nudity is usually an offence. Check county rules and never assume.
- Best time to visit
- Florida from November to April; California and the southwest from March to June and September to November.
- Etiquette & law
- Outside designated beaches and private resorts, nudity is usually an offence. Check county rules and never assume.
Naturist regions of United States
Florida
Florida is the capital of American naturism, with big year-round resorts near Tampa and a legal nude beach in Miami.
Naturist Florida guide →California
California combines cliff-backed nude beaches with desert clothing-optional hotels around Palm Springs.
Naturist California guide →Texas
Texas has a legal clothing-optional lake park near Austin and several large naturist ranches in the hill country.
Naturist Texas guide →Naturist United States FAQ
Is United States good for a naturist holiday?
The United States has more clothing-optional resorts than anywhere outside Europe, concentrated in Florida, California, Arizona and Texas. Start with Lutz and Land O'Lakes, Florida, Black's Beach, San Diego, Haulover Beach, Miami.
When is the best time for a naturist trip to United States?
Florida from November to April; California and the southwest from March to June and September to November.
What are the nudity rules in United States?
Outside designated beaches and private resorts, nudity is usually an offence. Check county rules and never assume.
Where can you go naked in United States?
Lutz and Land O'Lakes, Florida (resorts) is the obvious starting point — several large naturist resorts within a few miles of each other.
Are there legal nude beaches in the USA?
Yes, though only a handful. Haulover in Miami and Gunnison Beach in New Jersey are formally sanctioned; many others are tolerated rather than legal.