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United States of America

The naturist movement was kicked off in America in the late 1920s by German immigrants who believed naturism was a healthy way to commune directly with nature. Kurt Barthel founded the American League for Physical Culture in 1929 and organized the first naturist event. 

The Rev Illsley Boone took over the American naturist movement in 1931. Renaming it the ASA - American Sunbathing Society - this was later to become the AANR- the American Association for Nude Recreation. Nicknamed the "dictator" he championed a new term "nudist" and imposed a strict set of rules including complete nudity no matter what the weather, abstinence, vegetarianism and enforced exercise. Nudist venues remained teetotal until 1970.

Ironically it is these rules imposed by Boone, the man who designed "nudism" in the USA that many Americans now place on "naturism" and see as the difference between "naturism" and "nudism." Conversely, there is a movement towards reclaiming the word "naturist" among others who wish to disassociate themselves with some of the negative connotations evoked by the word "nudist." The naked world would seem a simpler and more united place if just one term was used. Naturist or Nudist, it makes no difference to the simple, universal pleasure of being naked in the sun! 

Nude beaches aren't as common in the US as they are in Europe, but there are still over 100 beaches suitable for naturists which dot the east and west coasts from north and south. In California, the San Francisco Bay Area and Santa Cruz have the highest concentration of clothes-free options.

There are no federal laws for or against nudity, except to the extent that it may be protected under the First Amendment right to freedom of expression. Local laws will take precedence when the question of nudity relates to federal lands, such as federal parks, beaches, and other facilities, In some states, there are public lands where nudity is allowed or simply tolerated. There are also private facilities where nudity is allowed in almost every state, with the usual requirement being that the nudity must simply not be observable from outside, public areas. It is best to check each state first before your visit.

Colorado has a geothermal motherlode of hot springs that are perfect for practicing naturism.

If however, you are seeking naturist accommodation there are back to nature campgrounds to discover, and over 100 resorts, hotels and bed and breakfasts catering for naturists.

For naked yoga, spa and wellness there are over 50 venues for pampering and indulgence. As well as nude yacht charters for a great sea escape.

There are also over 150 naturist groups and clubs for naturists to meet other naturist friends.
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  • Beach 67
    Mar 16, 0 comments, 0 reviews , 12 views, 5 likes
    Beach 67, Waimea, HI, USA - Get Directions
    Beach 67 is located in Waimea which is the biggest town on the North side of the Big Island. It offers...  more
  • Secret Beach - Kauapea Beach - Hawaii
    October 1, 2022, 1 comment, 0 reviews , 8 views, 1 like
    Kauapea Road, Kalihiwai, Hawaii, USA - Get Directions
    A large, beautiful and secluded beach on the north shore of Kauai in Hawaii, USA.  This is not an oficial naturist...  more
  • Polo Beach Waialua, Hawaii
    July 19, 2022, 0 comments, 0 reviews , 13 views, 3 likes
    Polo Beach, 68 Farrington Hwy, Waialua, Oahu, Hawaii, 96791, USA - Get Directions
    Polo Beach is one of the most secluded and unique beaches on Oahuon Hawaaii, United States. Located on the far northwest...  more
  • Pomponio State Beach (Dairy Gulch)
    March 14, 2022, 0 comments, 0 reviews , 19 views, 0 likes
    San Gregorio, San Mateo County, CA 94074, United States of America - Get Directions
    Dairy Gulch is a  “secret beach”  in a valley in San Mateo County, California. Not designated as...  more
  • Mokul\u0113\u2018ia Beach, (Mokuleia Beach)
    March 11, 2022, 0 comments, 0 reviews , 6 views, 0 likes
    Farrington Highway, Waialua, Oahu, HI 96791 - Get Directions
    A beautiful clothing optional beach tucked into a bay situated between Kaanapali beach and the Nakalele blow hole!
  • Herring Cove Beach
    July 1, 2019, 0 comments, 0 reviews , 2,465 views, 0 likes
    Herring Cove Beach, Province Lands Road, Provincetown, Massachusetts, United States of America - Get Directions
    At the very tip of the Cape, just miles from downtown Provincetown, Herring Cove Beach is part of the National Seashore, and...  more
  • Esch Beach \/ Otter Creek Beach
    July 1, 2019, 0 comments, 0 reviews , 2,443 views, 1 like
    Esch Beach, Esch Road, Honor, MI, USA - Get Directions
    Esch Beach also known as Otter Creek Beach near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is likely to be the best known...  more
  • Lucy Vincent Beach
    July 1, 2019, 0 comments, 0 reviews , 2,177 views, 0 likes
    Lucy Vincent Beach, Lucy Vincent Beach Road, Chilmark, MA, USA - Get Directions
    Lucy Vincent Beach is a Chilmark beach which is normally an entrance by town permit only, but off season, it open to anyone....  more
  • Moshup Beach \/ Gay Head Aquinnah Beach
    July 1, 2019, 1 comment, 0 reviews , 956 views, 3 likes
    Moshup Beach (public), Moshup Trail, Aquinnah, MA, USA - Get Directions
    Moshup Beach also known as Gay Head Aquinnah Beach is located in Aquinnah between Philbin Beach and the tipping point of the...  more
  • Miacomet Nude Beach
    July 1, 2019, 0 comments, 0 reviews , 11,264 views, 0 likes
    Miacomet Beach, Miacomet Road, Nantucket, MA, USA - Get Directions
    Miacomet Beach is Nantucket's recognized nude beach. It is on the south side of the island 3 miles from Nantucket town.This...  more
  • Westfield River - Knightville Dam
    July 1, 2019, 0 comments, 0 reviews , 1,658 views, 0 likes
    Westfield River, Huntington, Massachusetts, United States of America - Get Directions
    The best known inland nude beach in Massachusetts is the Westfield River at Cummington.It is a secluded riverbank around 35...  more
  • Green River
    July 1, 2019, 0 comments, 0 reviews , 1,878 views, 1 like
    Green River, Great Barrington, Massachusetts, United States of America - Get Directions
    Green River is a popular swimming hole. It can get busy on hot weekend afternoons. One side is a farm field with no visible...  more
  • Longnook Beach
    July 1, 2019, 0 comments, 0 reviews , 2,178 views, 2 likes
    Longnook Beach, Truro, MA, USA - Get Directions
    Longnook Beach is a quiet almost isolated beach located at the end of Long Nook Road. Backed by massive sand dunes, this is...  more
  • Bowery Hot Springs
    July 1, 2019, 0 comments, 0 reviews , 1,869 views, 1 like
    Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho 75, Stanley, ID, USA - Get Directions
    Bowery Hot Springs is just beyond the Bowery Guard Station along the East Fork of the Salmon River. This free hot tub, is...  more
  • West Pass Hot Springs
    July 1, 2019, 0 comments, 0 reviews , 1,987 views, 0 likes
    Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho 75, Stanley, ID, USA - Get Directions
    Located deep within the scenic Sawtooth National Recreation Area, the tubs at West Pass sit on a hillside bluff overlooking...  more
  • Westfield River - Cummington Beach
    July 1, 2019, 0 comments, 0 reviews , 2,226 views, 0 likes
    Westfield River, Cummington, Massachusetts, United States of America - Get Directions
    The Cummington beach has had a long history of use by nudists. A very popular clothing optional swimming hole along the...  more
  • Jerry Johnson Hot Springs
    July 1, 2019, 0 comments, 0 reviews , 646 views, 1 like
    Elk City, Idaho, United States of America - Get Directions
    Located within the Clearwater National Forest in Central Idaho, Jerry Johnson is one of Idaho's most popular natural hot...  more
  • Larsen's Beach
    July 1, 2019, 0 comments, 0 reviews , 630 views, 0 likes
    Larsen's Beach, Kilauea, Hawaii, United States of America - Get Directions
    Larsen's Beach is also known as Ka'aka'aniu Beach and is a remote and undeveloped north shore beach. Located between Moolaa...  more
  • Slaughterhouse Beach - Mokule'ia Beach
    July 1, 2019, 0 comments, 0 reviews , 2,155 views, 0 likes
    Slaughterhouse Beach, Honoapiilani Highway, Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America - Get Directions
    Slaughterhouse Beach also known as Mokule'ia Beach is a secluded small white sand beach, framed with dramatic cliffs.This is...  more
  • Goldbug Hot Springs
    July 1, 2019, 0 comments, 0 reviews , 8,550 views, 0 likes
    Goldbug Hot Springs, Salmon, Idaho, United States of America - Get Directions
    Goldbug Hot Springs requires a 2 mile hike up the side of a mountain, traversing over areas where rock slides have littered...  more
  • Red Sand Beach - Kaihalulu Beach
    July 1, 2019, 0 comments, 0 reviews , 1,043 views, 0 likes
    Kaihalulu Beach, Hana, HI, USA - Get Directions
    Red Sand Beach is a dramatic and beautiful small hidden cove characterised by the color of the reddish sand. The turquoise...  more