Nude Beaches

[Rincon]

I'm not sure where to post this thread. I thought about putting it in relationships/sexuality, but nude beaches aren't really about either of those (contrary to what some might expect). I also wanted serious discussion, so I didn't want to go with the Outer Rim, either. So, I'll start here and the madmins will do what they will... it would be nice to delete this text once it becomes irrelevent.

So. Nude beaches. What do folks here think about them? Have you ever been to one? And been nude? If so, did you enjoy it? If not, would you ever? Why or why not?

As for me: I've been to several (I wouldn't say many, a few in CA, one in Maui and one in Tahiti). I go nude. There's a couple of them in CA that I visit a handful of times a year, mostly in the summer when it's hot and the ocean's warm (enough). If you haven't been skinny-dipping in the ocean on a hot summer day, you are missing out. Really.

Other than that, I spend 99% of my time appropriately clothed. I'm not a nudist/naturist at all (if you are, I'm fine with that, it's just not me). Never been to any nudist clubs/resorts/retreats either. I can't say I'd never try something like that, but I can say it's probably a very remote possibility.

All that said, today was hot, sunny, and, erm.... free! :grin:

[Anonymous]

Haha, I'm too much of a wuss for something like that. Even if the waters up here were warm enough, I don't think I'd go. But I will be moving down to SoCal when I transfer, so who knows. :ph34r:

[Rincon]

I know the water's cold up there (I grew up in Marin), but you'd be surprised at the level of nude-beach-ism going up there; in fact, I'd say it's going on more in No. Cal than So. Cal. Which makes sense-- So. Cal is all about Baywatch and 90210 :sick: (but if you know where to look there's plenty of 'real' people to be found).

[Helios]

I dunno, I am kinda indifferent.

Honeslty the times I've been 'em, I didn't do it myself; but 'cause the rest of the my party was self-conscience. I am not sure what the big deal is. I mean we've all seen that stuff before.

[Anonymous]

I know the water's cold up there (I grew up in Marin), but you'd be surprised at the level of nude-beach-ism going up there; in fact, I'd say it's going on more in No. Cal than So. Cal. Which makes sense-- So. Cal is all about Baywatch and 90210 :sick: (but if you know where to look there's plenty of 'real' people to be found).

Haha, I'm not so sure that I would be surprised. ;) The demographic up here does seem appropriate for nude beaches, just not necessarily the water (although people still swim in it readily enough, for reasons completely unknown to me).

This does make me curious, though. I'd be interested in seeing how many nude beaches there are in each coastal state. I think some inferences could be made off of that.

[Rincon]

In in a general sense, yeah, we've all seen genitals, not a big deal. Like watching tribes people on Discovery channel, right? But for some reason, the topic of nude beaches (at least in my experience) tends to create clear boundaries between social groups, to the extent that some of the people in group A can no longer associate with people in groups B and/or C because of it.

[nobarcode]

It could be a nude beach...or just a beach.

Sometimes, some beaches involves people. That's the point were I become indifferent.

I don't really like clothes and I don't really like people. [shrug]

[eyebyte_atWork]

Never been even though I know of a few around here. Since I do not know anyone how is a regular at these places I would not have a valid reason to go to one - thus an oddball and an intruder.

Not sure how I would approach it if someone I knew invited me to one (hopefully a hawt chick would be doing the inviting). I think I would like some warning before going - enough to fast like crazy and hit the weights.

;)

[KuJo]

im kinda used to seeing everyone not naked at the beach. although i do have a very uncomfortable memory of a guy with his "girl" friends having an erection in a white bathing suit and it was kinda unpleasant. so i might have an aversion to it because of that one guy.

[Ferrus]

No, I have never been. Been close to some on holiday. I've never even had the pleasure of swimming anywhere naked.

I actually wouldn't mind going if I had the balls - still it does sound awfully French really. (Joke)

[Noses]

I'm still finding it funny that the Nudist headquarters in town is right next to the Christian bookstore. Although, the Nudists have a store that I'm trying to figure out what they sell in there, without actually going in there. (Invisible clothes? Transparent clothes? Genital friendly sunscreen?)

I wouldn't go to a nude beach because I hate the beach.

[Ace_]

Random erections are hard enough to hide with my pants on.

[Ferrus]

Random erections are hard enough to hide with my pants on.
Surely though at a nudest beach with countless of fabrically impaired women such matters of par for the course?

[Karl]

I'm still finding it funny that the Nudist headquarters in town is right next to the Christian bookstore. Although, the Nudists have a store that I'm trying to figure out what they sell in there, without actually going in there. (Invisible clothes? Transparent clothes? Genital friendly sunscreen?)

I wouldn't go to a nude beach because I hate the beach.

Go in with a notebook and camera and report back here.

[Delilah]

Never have, but I almost certainly would, I never have been terribly modest, and I do love to try new things with the right company. Been skinny dipping plenty of times, in pools and lakes, never bothered me a bit.
Although hanging out with uptight little pilgrims who sit around hiding and freaking out and being judgmental would get on my nerves.
Now I would probably be more self concious than I would have been when I was younger, things aren't quite as purty nearing 40 and after 3 kids, but it wouldn't stop me. Fuck 'em if they can't handle a few stretch marks!

[Night]

I dunno, I am kinda indifferent.

Honeslty the times I've been 'em, I didn't do it myself; but 'cause the rest of the my party was self-conscience. I am not sure what the big deal is. I mean we've all seen that stuff before.

Agreed.

I don't find much controversy in nudity.

[digesthisickness]

haven't been to one, but i wouldn't have a problem with it. i've gone skinny-dipping a few times, and turned a few river banks into nude beaches whether they liked it or not.

also, from what i've seen of them, 99% of the people weren't in danger of being victims of envious stares, so i'd feel pretty confident that i'd blend in without a problem.


I dunno, I am kinda indifferent.

Honeslty the times I've been 'em, I didn't do it myself; but 'cause the rest of the my party was self-conscience. I am not sure what the big deal is. I mean we've all seen that stuff before.

try to look at it from your friend's point of view. we may have all "seen that stuff before", but not all of us have shown it to everyone before.

[BrianBear]

Given that we live in a society where if you want to see a nude body you don't have to go vary far causes the novelty of a nude beach to be dwarfed. Also a fairly large percentage of people who are nudists are people you don't particularly want to see nude.

It's an interesting experience but not nearly as awesome as you think it would be.

[manza]

I've done the nude hotspring thing before; sometimes around other nude people; sometimes around clothed people. I have no issue with it in that context. (When little kids arrived and some people stayed nude, that sort of bothered me.)

I have nothing to hide. I have two boobs and a vagina and an ass and sometimes some pubic hair, just like every other woman in the world. I don't see what the issue is.

[Rozza]

I stumbled on a gay nudist beach while on my first holiday to Gran Canaria a few years ago.

Maspalomas beach is crammed with guys walking/jogging up and down the 3 mile stretch of beach... many more appear to show off their generously-sized genitals doing yoga/stretching exercises....

I was clothed, didn't know where to put my eyes & felt profoundly embarrassed. :mellow:

I know we've seen it all before... blah blah blah... but I've never seen (literally) hundreds of 'moving parts', many pierced with vicious-looking studs... :mellow: it's... well... I found it embarrassing - don't know why. :blush:

I've been back to GC many many times since, but deliberately avoid Maspalomas beach... :mellow:

[amazingkae]

Clothing should be optional at all beaches... but out of respect for others view, I am okay with it being at designated areas.

I picked the poll option that I have been and might go back because "loved it" was not the answer...

I am more like the kind of person who thinks the argument about clothes at a beach is a stupid argument. Sun, water, swimming... if you are there to enjoy that stuff it is nice to be outside without clothes.

It really is based on preference... and that to go without--even if just for a quick dip--by law and custom really would make all beach areas nicer if there were places where clothing was optional.

[digesthisickness]

I... didn't know where to put my eyes.


...many pierced with vicious-looking studs.

apparently, you found a place.

[Nighthawk]

The only nude beach I've ever been to was in Spain. I didn't partake, but the view was pretty good. Freaked out my first wife quite a bit and she wanted to leave the whole time we were there. Nowadays I am nowhere near the shape needed to make an appearance there.

[kuranes]

I always think of Inspector Clousseau ( Peter Sellers ) hiding behind a guitar in the movie scene of the nudist camp.

I've never had the opportunity to check such a place out.

[Rincon]

Random erections are hard enough to hide with my pants on.


Surely though at a nudest beach with countless of fabrically impaired women such matters of par for the course?

A lot of people think this is the case; however, in my experience it's definitely not. Sure, the random erections are bound to happen, but it's generally handled discreetly (go in the water, cover with towel, etc). The following two quotes have it about right:



also, from what i've seen of them, 99% of the people weren't in danger of being victims of envious stares, so i'd feel pretty confident that i'd blend in without a problem.



Given that we live in a society where if you want to see a nude body you don't have to go vary far causes the novelty of a nude beach to be dwarfed. Also a fairly large percentage of people who are nudists are people you don't particularly want to see nude.

Basically true, but it's not like all nude beach goers are fugly, either.



It's an interesting experience but not nearly as awesome as you think it would be.

Depends on what you are expecting to be awesome about it. If you are going primarily to "check out" other naked people and/or expecting a sexually-charged atmosphere, you will be very disappointed.

[Rozza]

apparently, you found a place.

I assure you... not by choice... :mellow:

[Limey]

I remember stumbling across my first nude beach in northern Corfu - I was staying in San Stephanos, (highly recommend) I rented a mountain bike and went wandering off, I found a town called Arrilas a few miles along the cliff coast which was full of mostly Italians on vacation.

A very attractive young girl came walking down the cliffside path I had paused on to take in the ocean view, we only were able to greet each other in our own languages and smile the understanding equivalent of a shrug since no small talk was possible.

I watched as she made her way down to the beach and simply removed her one piece dress, laid it out neatly on the sand and lay nude on top of it.

Most of the beaches there were mixed, pretty much all of the rules in Corfu are very relaxed, (they don't even bother with road or rip-tide warnings).

I think that in the event that the nude beach is filled mostly with young attractive women, it's ok. It's when it's a fifty-something sausage fest, (more bun than sausage) things get creepy fast.

[msg_v2]

I'm actually a closet nudist, so although I haven't gone yet, I definitely plan on going as soon as I graduate from college. I don't think I really care if it means I have to see a bunch of fat people naked. Big fucking deal.

[Rincon]

I'm actually a closet nudist, so although I haven't gone yet, I definitely plan on going as soon as I graduate from college. I don't think I really care if it means I have to see a bunch of fat people naked. Big fucking deal.

Sounds like you'll enjoy it.

Also, two questions: what you mean by "closet nudist"? You run around naked in your house when your roomates aren't there? And what does going to a nude beach have to do with graduation?

[abweichend]

I've never been to one before, and I'm not sure if I would go. I don't have a problem with naked people, but I don't really like being naked all that much. I don't even like to sleep in the nude. It's just physically uncomfortable to be without clothing. Maybe, just for kicks, I'd like to go in a suit and tie just to see how they react.

[msg_v2]

Sounds like you'll enjoy it.

Also, two questions: what you mean by "closet nudist"? You run around naked in your house when your roomates aren't there? And what does going to a nude beach have to do with graduation?

It means that, but it also means it's not something I normally mention to people unless I know they won't get weirded out by it.

After graduation, I'm planning to do a couple things I've always wanted to do, while I'm still young, instead of waiting for some mystical "later" that will never come. I think I've decide I'm getting a Master's (for what, I don't know), but probably not for a couple of years.

[Rincon]

The weather was gorgeous in Santa Barbara yesterday, about 78F and sunny with not a cloud in sight. It became my "Opening Weekend" for beach season-- first time naked in the sun since probably sometime last September. Took some pictures of the beach and the walk getting there (and no, perverts, no pix of naked people).

The walk to the beach is little less than a mile from where you can park. The trail goes out along the mesa:

http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq254/RinconSB/PathToTheBeach.jpg

Some colorful wildflowers. This area burned two years ago, most of the vegetation was reduced to black and ash, but you can still see evidence, like the dry leafless bushes in the picture:

http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq254/RinconSB/Poppies.jpg

The trail leads to the edge of the cliffs, where stairs lead the way down to the beach. I love the view from here:

http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq254/RinconSB/StairwayToHeaven.jpg

A little overlook about halfway down:

http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq254/RinconSB/SneakPeak.jpg

Looking west along the cliffs:

http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq254/RinconSB/Cliffs1.jpg

Almost there! The last section of stairs before reaching the beach:

http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq254/RinconSB/AlmostThere.jpg

Once down at the beach, I usually walk another half-mile or so to an out-of-the-way cove. Rocks and surf at one end of the cove:

http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq254/RinconSB/Surf.jpg

More rocks along the way:

http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq254/RinconSB/Rocks.jpg

My little piece of paradise :happpy: Notice swimsuit on towel (not me).

http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq254/RinconSB/MySpot.jpg

Small collection of rocks and shells:

http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq254/RinconSB/Collection.jpg

It was an awesome and relaxing day.

[Delilah]

It looks like what my kind of heaven would be, if there was one.

Especially with all the naked people and rocks and shells.

Aren't plane tickets awful cheap right now?

[Dawn Run]

I voted in the rather insult you option but if it wasnt there id have voted in never been and not interested.

[Rincon]

I voted in the rather insult you option but if it wasnt there id have voted in never been and not interested.

Excellent. The less people I have to deal with on the beach, the better imo.

[avolkiteshvara]

Where's the option for Europe?

Nude vs. non-Nude doesn't really exist there. Well at least as far as the boobies goes.

[Anonymous]

I've now been to a nude beach (Wreck Beach in Vancouver), but there was no nudity involved, for me or the other beach denizens, so I don't know if that counts.

[Rincon]

I've now been to a nude beach (Wreck Beach in Vancouver), but there was no nudity involved, for me or the other beach denizens, so I don't know if that counts.

Hmmm... I guess you can get a little partial credit for that.

[Ghost-Girl]

I've never been up there, but it looks pretty nice, actually. Does it get very crowded later in the season?

[Rincon]

I've never been up there, but it looks pretty nice, actually. Does it get very crowded later in the season?

If you're asking about the beach I posted, sometimes, but "crowded" is relative. It's *nothing* like Black's during the season.

Of course, there are a bunch of other "textile" beaches (like East Beach, downtown) that routinely get crowded as hell.

[edge walker]

I'd enjoy going if I shed some weight, as I have been meaning to forever.

[MacGuffin]

blah blah blah

Were there any hotties there or not???

[Rincon]

Were there any hotties there or not???

On that particular day, no, not really.

[doob]

I've gone a few times... they're boring. I participated in the first World Nude Bike Ride in San Francisco, it was cool but not enough to do again.

[Rincon]

I've gone a few times... they're boring. I participated in the first World Nude Bike Ride in San Francisco, it was cool but not enough to do again.

What do you mean by "boring"? What I like about it is being relatively alone (not a crazy/crowded "beach scene"), and being able to enjoy nature and a state of being that is pretty much antithetical to my normal day-to-day life. I get a similar feeling/experience from backpacking or rockclimbing (neither of which I do, nor intend to do, nude).

So far, I have had no inclination to participate in any public/popular nude events. Kudos to you for doing the bike ride, but I'm pretty sure I won't be doing that myself.


*offtopic* it would be funny to know who the lone member was who gave this thread 2 stars.. :lol: Mods?

[doob]

I don't sit still very well. If I'm still it's because I'm mentally engaged. If I'm not mentally engaged I want to be physically engaged. The times I visited the nude beach was neither. Wreckless eyeballing is fun for a little while. As you know the beaches 'round here (Bay Area) are usually windy and cold. When it's warm enough to go and not freeze, they're crowded. I rather go hiking. WNBR was fun because it was out of the ordinary (for me), a different experience.

[Limey]

I don't sit still very well. If I'm still it's because I'm mentally engaged. If I'm not mentally engaged I want to be physically engaged. The times I visited the nude beach was neither. Wreckless eyeballing is fun for a little while. As you know the beaches 'round here (Bay Area) are usually windy and cold. When it's warm enough to go and not freeze, they're crowded. I rather go hiking. WNBR was fun because it was out of the ordinary (for me), a different experience.


That sounds like a weird, meat market kinda setup, almost pretentious. I highly recommend the Ionian area of Europe, it's like second nature to them and the all-over tan is something they all seem to genuinely want, especially the Germans, out on the sunbeds by 7am.

[doob]

That sounds like a weird, meat market kinda setup, almost pretentious. I highly recommend the Ionian area of Europe, it's like second nature to them and the all-over tan is something they all seem to genuinely want, especially the Germans, out on the sunbeds by 7am.

Beaches are this way for me, actually nude beaches are less meat marketish. Clothing is more sexual than nudity. I should've mentioned that I'm not really a beach person, the exception is (was?) beach volleyball.

[Rincon]

I don't sit still very well. If I'm still it's because I'm mentally engaged. If I'm not mentally engaged I want to be physically engaged.

Makes sense. If you don't like hanging out at the beach in the sun with your clothes on, you probably won't like it with your clothes off, either.


The times I visited the nude beach was neither. Wreckless eyeballing is fun for a little while.

IMO, anybody who starts out with the idea that "looking at naked people will be [insert adjective for "rewarding"] soon comes to realize that the internet provides far better viewing material.


As you know the beaches 'round here (Bay Area) are usually windy and cold. When it's warm enough to go and not freeze, they're crowded. I rather go hiking. WNBR was fun because it was out of the ordinary (for me), a different experience.

Yep. Hiking on Mt. Tam and GGNRA FTW!

[Rincon]

That sounds like a weird, meat market kinda setup, almost pretentious.

Heh, yeah. Nude beaches are pretty much the polar opposite of "meat market".

[Limey]

Heh, yeah. Nude beaches are pretty much the polar opposite of "meat market".

I dunno, I think I saw a fat back shank and some mutton chops in Corfu, saw a wrinkly old breast of chicken that had been under the heat lamp too long in Greece.
Saw some German sausage and a French eclair (chocolate is a type of meat) somewhere else.

[Rincon]

I dunno, I think I saw a fat back shank and some mutton chops in Corfu, saw a wrinkly old breast of chicken that had been under the heat lamp too long in Greece.
Saw some German sausage and a French eclair (chocolate is a type of meat) somewhere else.

:lol:

Exactly. To partake, one must have a strong visual "ignore button". It's like an economy-sized can of Fapping-Be-Gone (tm).

[andif]

I was just at one this weekend: Baker Beach in San Francisco. Did not participate, but was amused at and generally not bothered by the nudity around me. It's definitely not sexual or meat market-ish, although there were a couple of rounded middle aged men who wanted to attract... someone. I'd definitely go back, but I'm not sure I could vote with confidence that I totally loved it.

[Autumn]

I can't help to always read the title as "nude bitches"....

[Ghost-Girl]

If you're asking about the beach I posted, sometimes, but "crowded" is relative. It's *nothing* like Black's during the season.

Of course, there are a bunch of other "textile" beaches (like East Beach, downtown) that routinely get crowded as hell.
Yeah, see, it's not so much the nudity that would bug me as much as being around tons of people on the beach. That's largely why I don't like going to any sort of beach.

[Scarecrow]

I don't like being among many people, and I certainly despise being among a mass of nude people. Almost everyone looks better with at least a minimum of clothes on.

When I was a kid, my former foster parents would drag me to those nude beaches every year. I am not self-conscious about the way I look, but I felt I was disclosing too many secrets by being nude. After the first time (which I couldn't avoid) I managed to keep myself wrapped up and sit in the shade under a tree, reading a book, trying to keep my eyes as far away as possible from the many genitals and teeth passing by.

I am far from frigid, but I feel nudity is sacred and should be shared sparingly. ...if this were a world where it would be acceptable, I'd wear a mask every day.

[bergenski]

I went to a nude beach in Denmark, but the nudists as I remember were mostly older, nasty men...I think American sensibilities have affected their conduct, as I believe not many girls even went topless, and certainly not a lot nude.

[Rincon]

Yeah, see, it's not so much the nudity that would bug me as much as being around tons of people on the beach. That's largely why I don't like going to any sort of beach.


I don't like being among many people, and I certainly despise being among a mass of nude people.

I'm with you both about not wanting to be around lots of other people at the beach, nude or otherwise. Notice the distinct lack of other people in the pics I posted...

[md5fungi]

I'd go to one, but my dick is so small I have to carry a magnifying glass for when I have to pee.
:sadbanana:

[Limey]

I'd go to one, but my dick is so small I have to carry a magnifying glass for when I have to pee.
:sadbanana:

Please don't offend those among us that use an electron microscope. It's rude and insensitive.

[mxmxmx]

The weather was gorgeous in Santa Barbara yesterday, about 78F and sunny with not a cloud in sight. It became my "Opening Weekend" for beach season-- first time naked in the sun since probably sometime last September. Took some pictures of the beach and the walk getting there (and no, perverts, no pix of naked people).

The walk to the beach is little less than a mile from where you can park. The trail goes out along the mesa:

http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq254/RinconSB/PathToTheBeach.jpg

Some colorful wildflowers. This area burned two years ago, most of the vegetation was reduced to black and ash, but you can still see evidence, like the dry leafless bushes in the picture:

http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq254/RinconSB/Poppies.jpg

The trail leads to the edge of the cliffs, where stairs lead the way down to the beach. I love the view from here:

http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq254/RinconSB/StairwayToHeaven.jpg

A little overlook about halfway down:

http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq254/RinconSB/SneakPeak.jpg

Looking west along the cliffs:

http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq254/RinconSB/Cliffs1.jpg

Almost there! The last section of stairs before reaching the beach:

http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq254/RinconSB/AlmostThere.jpg

Once down at the beach, I usually walk another half-mile or so to an out-of-the-way cove. Rocks and surf at one end of the cove:

http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq254/RinconSB/Surf.jpg

More rocks along the way:

http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq254/RinconSB/Rocks.jpg

My little piece of paradise :happpy: Notice swimsuit on towel (not me).

http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq254/RinconSB/MySpot.jpg

Small collection of rocks and shells:

http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq254/RinconSB/Collection.jpg

It was an awesome and relaxing day.

Oh my God, that looks gorgeous.

As stated in the other thread, I have indeed frequented Sandy Bay (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandy_Bay,_Cape_Town) in Cape Town. It is truly one of the most gorgeous sensations I have ever experienced - swimming naked and sunning naked, specially with a partner. There were quite a few secluded areas in South Africa my then partner and I would go to: Rivers, lakes, springs, lagoons, beaches, etc. Also love the sensation of a warm rock after a swim.

Sex in nature surroundings is mindblowing for me.

Awesome, I'm not the only perve.

Edit: Wait, this thread is in News, Politics, & History? lol

[Rincon]

Oh my God, that looks gorgeous.

As stated in the other thread, I have indeed frequented Sandy Bay (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandy_Bay,_Cape_Town) in Cape Town. It is truly one of the most gorgeous sensations I have ever experienced - swimming naked and sunning naked, specially with a partner. There were quite a few secluded areas in South Africa my then partner and I would go to: Rivers, lakes, springs, lagoons, beaches, etc. Also love the sensation of a warm rock after a swim.

I see we have a common understanding. :happpy:


Sex in nature surroundings is mindblowing for me.

I've had good and not-so-good experiences in this area. I'd say it's definitely another item on the menu of keeping things interesting.


Awesome, I'm not the only perve.

Edit: Wait, this thread is in News, Politics, & History? lol

Yeah, if you read my OP, you'll see my whole nude-beach-as-sexual-fallacy perspective. Although I agree, with a partner things can definitely get sensual/sexual. I think overall for me it's more about a "natural" feeling, though.

[mxmxmx]

I see. Now that I think about it, I wouldn't feel comfortable going alone. If I owned an island, I'd have absolutely no problem. I envy you for experiencing that in solitude*, that must be amazing.

*Making an assumption here.

Edit: Didn't mean to sexualize the topic if your preference was to keep it non-sexual. Apologies.

[Rincon]

*Making an assumption here.

Reasonable assumption, but I've experienced it in three very different contexts: with a SO of 10+ years (now ex), by myself, (plenty of times) and with GF of several months. Interestingly, if you take away the sex part (with female SO/GF), it's all a very similar experience to me. Just enjoying nature for nature's sake, getting a little raw S in an otherwise overloaded NT life. I mean, computers are great and all but there are so many other do-not-miss experiences in life...

[skip]

What happened to the sign at the bottom of the stairs at More Mesa? There used to be one indicating there was a "family beach" to the left and a "clothing optional beach" to the right. I used to ride there (clothed). They're good beaches: quiet, clean, no tourists. There used to be a small group of people playing nude volleyball there every day of the year. I often wondered what they did for a living.

[mxmxmx]

I like how you frame it in terms of raw S to counterbalance NT. I do that in Spring and Summer (not nude, that is frowned upon around here) - when I go exploring through nature parks.

[skip]

Oh my God, that looks gorgeous.

It's unfortunate that it's in Santa Barbara.

[Rincon]

Edit: Didn't mean to sexualize the topic if your preference was to keep it non-sexual. Apologies.

No worries. I took a non-sexual tone initially because in my experience so many people that have zero experience with the scene have crazy stereotypes and make assumptions about it. I wanted the thread to encourage mature discussion about the topic, which we're having, hence no apologies needed.

[mxmxmx]

It's unfortunate that it's in Santa Barbara.

What's wrong with Santa Barbara? (Curious, because that area has been recommended to me before).

[Rincon]

It's unfortunate that it's in Santa Barbara.

Why is it unfortunate?

[Rincon]

What happened to the sign at the bottom of the stairs at More Mesa? There used to be one indicating there was a "family beach" to the left and a "clothing optional beach" to the right. I used to ride there (clothed). They're good beaches: quiet, clean, no tourists. There used to be a small group of people playing nude volleyball there every day of the year. I often wondered what they did for a living.

There isn't a sign there anymore (although there are occasionally leaflets/pamplets addressing various user groups' interests). The beaches are still as you describe-- to the left is family (and Hope Ranch), to the right is clothing optional. It is still largely unspoiled and beautiful.

[Mikamickmac]

I went to a nude beach once...not a pleasant experience. Obviously, when you go to a nude beach, you rub sunscreen onto places you wouldn't normally rub sunscreen. Take it from me - a nudist beach is not the place to try out a new sunscreen. Urticaria all over!

[jyng1]

I went to a nude beach once...not a pleasant experience.

I dunno... I spent a month climbing at Railay beach at Krabi in Thailand once and although the beach wasn't fully nude, at least most of the girls were topless...

Can't say it was completely unpleasant.

[Madrigal]

Nude MEN? Like swinging their flaccid cocks around? Who the fuck wants to see that.

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It's funny when they're jogging: shoes, socks, wristwatch, hat, everything else just bouncin' along.

[composer]

I used to live near a nude beach. I wouldn't recommend it. The people that go to those aren't generally the ones you want to see.

[mxmxmx]

I don't think most people who go do so to see or look at other naked people.

[7thMidget]

I will go to a nude beach at least once in my life. I know it will be really uncomfortable for me while I stay there, but once I get out of it, I want to feel good about myself for doing it. I'm hoping that, by physically exposing myself like that, I will have some kind of psychological breakthrough. I will probably go alone, though.

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You don't have to be nude yourself, you know.

[7thMidget]

Nah, being in a nude beach without being nude would defeat the purpose =\ The whole 'liberation' thing wouldn't happen. Well, it might not happen anyway, but I want to try.