The Haulover Beach Blog

Tips, stories, etiquette guides, and everything else you want to know about clothing-optional beach life.

Women in Nudism: Are You Hesitant?
March 25, 2022

Women in Nudism: Are You Hesitant?

Are you a woman who’s hesitant to be nude at the beach? As a woman, being nude in general used to be hard for me considering all the…

Read More
We Hosted Our Own Naked Party: Here’s What Happened
December 8, 2020

We Hosted Our Own Naked Party: Here’s What Happened

If you’ve ever thought about hosting your own naked party or nudist gathering, you’re not alone. As nudists, we often want to share our…

Read More
My Story: Nudism Changed How I Viewed My Body
December 5, 2020

My Story: Nudism Changed How I Viewed My Body

Written by Kelly M. Hanner Being confident wasn’t something that came easy for me. Growing up, I witnessed my mother jump from one fad diet…

Read More
6 Things You Can Do To Normalize Naturism Right Now
October 30, 2020

6 Things You Can Do To Normalize Naturism Right Now

Being a naturist should come, well, naturally… right? We’re all born naked, after all. But in society, nudity has become a source of shame…

Read More
Cooking in the Nude Changes Lives: Find Out How
July 9, 2020

Cooking in the Nude Changes Lives: Find Out How

Alright. So when you first glance at the title, this seems like a stretch, right? WRONG! My friends and I used to always joke that we were…

Read More
Why Aren’t There More Female Nudists?
July 2, 2020

Why Aren’t There More Female Nudists?

If you’ve ever gone to a clothing-optional location, regardless of your gender, you may have noticed an unequal ratio of men to women. You…

Read More
Meet Nudists: How to Make A Friends In a Niche Community
June 10, 2020

Meet Nudists: How to Make A Friends In a Niche Community

In any setting, it can be difficult to make friends. And if you’re new to nudism, it can be especially hard to make friends within the…

Read More
Why Going Nude During Quarantine Will Actually Help You
May 27, 2020

Why Going Nude During Quarantine Will Actually Help You

So we’re in the middle of a global pandemic…*gulps* It can be pretty scary to say the least. You may already be asking yourself what…

Read More
Tanning Safely: Tips for Nudists
April 24, 2020

Tanning Safely: Tips for Nudists

No tan lines is arguably one of the most popular and fun benefits of tanning naked, but it shouldn’t be taken lightly. Anyone interested in…

Read More
15 Tell-Tale Signs That You Are A Nudist
April 18, 2020

15 Tell-Tale Signs That You Are A Nudist

Do you like taking off all your clothes and walking around with your boobs, balls and butt out in the open air? Does the thought of heading…

Read More
How To Practice Social Nudism During Social Distancing
April 14, 2020

How To Practice Social Nudism During Social Distancing

The world has been turned upside down by the spread of COVID-19. Self-isolating, self-quarantining and social distancing have become the…

Read More
Haulover Beach for the First Time: A Naturist Woman’s Perspective
April 8, 2020

Haulover Beach for the First Time: A Naturist Woman’s Perspective

Blog Post by Linda W. Legally recognized clothing-optional beaches are difficult to find when traveling in the United States, so when I had…

Read More
The 7 Types of Nudists You’ll Meet at a Nude Beach
February 29, 2020

The 7 Types of Nudists You’ll Meet at a Nude Beach

Going to a clothing-optional or nude beach like Haulover Beach for the first – or hundredth time – will undoubtedly bring you closer to…

Read More
6 Reasons Why Haulover Beach is the Best Nude Beach
January 8, 2020

6 Reasons Why Haulover Beach is the Best Nude Beach

*This is a guest post from Austin White, developer of NudeSpots.com As far as American nude beaches go, you simply won’t find one better…

Read More
Don’t Knock It Until You Try It: Visiting a Nude Beach for the First Time
December 28, 2019

Don’t Knock It Until You Try It: Visiting a Nude Beach for the First Time

Blog Post by Sydney There are two small words that pack a punch and are typically followed by a gulp of intimidation and they’re not what…

Read More
Do’s and Don’ts: Making Nudist Friends
November 26, 2019

Do’s and Don’ts: Making Nudist Friends

Going to a nude beach like Haulover Beach or to a nudist resort like Cypress Cove is a ton of fun – especially if you have some nudist…

Read More
What Is Stopping You From Trying and Enjoying Nudism?
August 9, 2019

What Is Stopping You From Trying and Enjoying Nudism?

A Blog Post by Linda W. Editor’s Note: We’re grateful that Linda submitted this blog post and hope to have her back on a regular basis! If…

Read More
5 Reasons for Women to Go Nude
June 18, 2019

5 Reasons for Women to Go Nude

Note: Guys, don’t be upset that this article is for the ladies. Yes, I know that some of these things will be applicable to you as well……

Read More
Nude Beach FAQs
June 12, 2019

Nude Beach FAQs

You might be thinking of or are planning to go to a nude beach for the first time ever – congrats on making the first big step! But… you…

Read More
What to Bring to a Nude Beach
June 5, 2019

What to Bring to a Nude Beach

It might be your first time visiting a nude beach like Haulover Beach and you’re wondering what to take (and what not to!), or you might be…

Read More
Why You Should Make Friends with Nudists
May 16, 2019

Why You Should Make Friends with Nudists

If you’re thinking about, getting into, or already living a nudist lifestyle, you might be thinking about how to make friends with other…

Read More
How to Overcome Shyness as a Female Nudist
May 6, 2019

How to Overcome Shyness as a Female Nudist

A Blog Post by Katie J. You’ve heard about nudism and you’re intrigued. Perhaps you’ve already been enjoying some time chilling or walking…

Read More
Happily Nude: Overcoming My Fear
January 17, 2019

Happily Nude: Overcoming My Fear

A Blog Post by Dwight M. If you had told me 10 years ago that one of my projects would be to run the social media for a nudist website, I’d…

Read More
Tips for First Time Visitors
August 9, 2018

Tips for First Time Visitors

A Blog Post by Katie J. So, you’ve made the decision to take the plunge and head to Haulover Beach? Let me tell you, it’s going to be an…

Read More
Real Talk: Is Nudism Sexual?
February 2, 2018

Real Talk: Is Nudism Sexual?

One of the most common misconceptions about naturism, nudism or clothing-optional environments is that they’re sexually-charged…

Read More
What If My Body’s Not Perfect?
October 17, 2017

What If My Body’s Not Perfect?

Blog Post by Katie J. It’s a question we get asked frequently by women and men. One of the common misconceptions is that you have to look…

Read More

Get Katie's Daily Haulover Beach News

Beach news, event updates, travel tips, nudist lifestyle stories — from our Webmistress Katie, directly to your inbox.