First Time At Nude Beach

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First time going to a nude beach and ... - Gunnison Beach
Monmouth County , Sandy Hook National Recreation Area , Sandy Hook, NJ 07732
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Decent beach. Access to bathroom and some food trucks. Rentals are available after you park.

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I've reviewed Gunnison before, but I was able to get there twice recently, so I will not repeat...

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My husband and I had wanted to try a nude beach for awhile and discovering one so close to home like Gunnison seemed ideal. We planned this particular beach vacation as a belated 30th wedding anniversary celebration. The Husband was more excited than expected to visit our first nude beach. After reading reviews, we decided to visit anyway. Firstly, yes, it IS a bit of a long walk, but if you plan on loading yourself down with a lot of stuff, it'll seem longer. The key is to pack lightly and not bring a lot of heavy stuff to carry then the walk isn't so bad unless it is a busy holiday weekend. Secondly, they DID make the "walkway" longer and it IS a help but it is narrow so you may have to walk single file on either side of it so as to not stomp through the sand. Thirdly, I only saw one of the Rangers and a vehicle patrolling. We saw more of the lifeguards than of the rangers. Fourth, the beach was really very clean for the most part but there were a few spots were people did not take their garbage with them and it made for a bit of a mess on a windy day. Now, as for the nudity ... At no time did we see any lewd behavior nor anything risque. The beach was surreal and by this I mean you saw a lot of different people from all walks of life, of all ages, and of all races just being nude. But the best part about this whole experience is that everyone was relaxed and very laidback. It was a peaceful experience. No one was super-model-esque because clearly if they WERE, why not go to a PRIVATE beach? But the people who WERE there were singles, couples and even a few families. Everyone was so cool. There was no pretentiousness and everyone accepted everyone as they were. Of course everyone were curious and you may get the occasional glance or stare, but the beach goers were respectful, no one bothered you except to say the occasional 'hello' or nod as you passed by. Some made small talk by asking where you were from and 'how do you like it?' or to answer a question about the area. We met some really nice people. For a first time experience, it was more than I could have hoped for. We enjoyed ourselves being on the beach and swimming in the buff. I don't think we could go back to a beach and wear a swimsuit ever again. We'll definitely go back again and are already planning visiting again next summer. The Husband wants to make this an annual thing and I heartily agree!
My wife and I were ending our week in New Jersey and decided to take a ride to Sandy Hook. The beach was vey crowded the day we were there (not much room between us other beach goers). Not sure if that was the normal crowd, or a result of a long holiday weekend. The parking lot was very far from the beach and then there is a long walk form the facilities to the actually beach. If you are looking for a quiet nude beach experience this is not the spot. Lots of loud music, people constantly walking back and forth to the water with close proximity to you. BTW - parking was $20 for the day. They should have a lot much closer to the beach. On a good note - you can see the NYC skyline on a clear day.
We visited Gunniston Beach for the first time on July 4, 2021. My wife and I have visited nude beaches in Florida, Greece and Saint Martin. We made the trip to Gunniston from Virginia specifically for the nude beach. I appreciated reading all of the previous reviews - especially those about the distance to/from the parking lot to the beach and people playing loud music on the beach. Useful Information: The beach is much smaller (width) than what I would have expected creating a much denser population. Loud music playing and smoking were issues. The drive from park admission to the beach is a long way. . The ratio of men to women was 10:1; White-to-black/brown was 35% / 65%. $20 entrance fee was steep but allows for in/out of the park all day. To mitigate the distance from the parking lot, we left one person on the road outside of the Men's Restroom with all of the heavy items - this cut the distance/hardship to the lot in half. We brought our own food, beverage and plenty of sunscreen. Park Rangers patrol (on foot and truck) looking for alcohol. If you are discreet and bring a small quantity, you should be OK. We poured our beverages in to metal Yeti containers. We saw a bust where the Rangers confiscated two 1.75L bottles of hard alcohol. Don't be flashy or too loud - don't attract attention. The blue mesh walkway does help getting to the beach but, it ends at the far North end of the beach - you still need to trek through the sand to get to the middle of the beach. It was nice having a volleyball court. Along the surfline on a clear day, you can see the Brooklyn skyline. Overall, a 3 out of 5 for the reasons above.
While staying in Red Bank during a hot and humid spell in early June, my husband and I spent two days at Gunnison Beach. The air was ten degrees cooler there, with a steady breeze. The beach was remarkably uncrowded – perhaps only 200-300 people each day. We walked between the parking lot and the beach wearing only our c-string swimsuits. As soon as we reached the sign for the clothing optional section, the swimsuits came off. I perked up, as my husband's masculinity became fully evident. The stiff breeze surely enhanced the effect. We might have been the only people under thirty-five years old, and there were more men than women. Two lifeguards were on duty, and park rangers walked up and down the beach once each day. The clothing optional beach front is not wide, as it is bounded at both ends by long stretches of beach cordoned off for protected species of shore birds. It was necessary to bring sufficient food and water, as the food trucks in the pavilion were not in operation. Some people set up windscreens on the far ends of the beach, blocking visibility from all directions. I imagined what activity might have taken place out of sight. Unfortunately, we didn’t have a windscreen of our own. When leaving the beach on the second day, there were only three people in the pavilion area, so we rinsed off nude under the outdoor showers. For a lark, we took pictures of each other standing nude near the sign that reads CLOTHING OPTIONAL ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREA ON THE BEACH. One of the people nearby, an older gentleman in a thong swimsuit, graciously offered to take a picture of us with our bodies glistening and smiles beaming together by the sign. For the walk back to the car, my husband put his swimsuit on – it was a tight fit – but I didn’t bother. Being nude – or topless, as I was all the other times when going between the car and the designated nude beach – would not usually be advisable, but conditions were conducive to pushing the limits. My husband expressed his deep appreciation for my uninhibited nonchalance after we got back to the car.
I am a big fan of nude beaches - the feeling of freedom is indescribable. I especially like seeing the expression of childlike joy in others there: I know the feeling is shared. Most experienced folks will tell you that the worst part of going to a nude beach is having to put your clothes on at the end of the day. Gunnison is quite nice. On my recent visit (not my first) there was a good mix of people, with lots of shapes, sizes, ages, skin tones, etc. As others have pointed out, there are older men wandering solo: they seem harmless but a little creepy. It was pre-season (before Memorial Day), so park entrance was free, but there were no lifeguards and the snack bar was not open. The latter is by the parking, which everyone notes is a long walk from the waterline. Travel light... But pack your own lunch! On the whole, a wonderful experience. Not the best nude beach I've been to... But I've never been to one that was less than 'good' - the experience is just too excellent for it ever to be bad!
To be fair, I have a pretty high bar for nude beaches, including those in France, Spain, Croatia, and Greece. Gunnison is nothing like any of those. That said, I'm not a huge fan of New Jersey beaches in general. They're typically crowded and noisy, with people blaring radios and making SO much noise. In that regard, Gunnison fits right in! And since it's the only viable clothing-optional beach in the region, it draws an incredibly eclectic crowd. People watching is really a thing there. When our kids were young, we were in search of a place like the family-oriented nude beaches we had experienced in France. We've seen very few children at Gunnison, and I don't think we would have felt comfortable bringing our own. Just a little too edgy. All that said, there's enough space to find your own plot of sand, and again, I'm simply grateful that the beach exists at all. Rare, but amazing, is the day when you get a clear view of the Manhattan skyline. Worth the trek, just for that.
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So, yesterday I went to my first nude beach, Playalinda Beach in Fl. Honestly it was my first time being nude anywhere outside my house. I gotta say it was an unbelievable experience.

I was nervous but only for a minute then it felt normal. Maybe I got lucky for my first time, there were a lot of couples and several single women. One lady sat down and talked to me for about 30 minutes. It wasn’t weird and not sexual at all. I can’t wait to go back. Hopefully this won’t be my only time. We don’t have any nude areas where I live.

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So, yesterday I went to my first nude beach, Playalinda Beach in Fl. Honestly it was my first time being nude anywhere outside my house. I gotta say it was an unbelievable experience.

I was nervous but only for a minute then it felt normal. Maybe I got lucky for my first time, there were a lot of couples and several single women. One lady sat down and talked to me for about 30 minutes. It wasn’t weird and not sexual at all. I can’t wait to go back. Hopefully this won’t be my only time. We don’t have any nude areas where I live.
Was it crowded? How far away were you from anybody else? I was just wondering if this woman was just walking by and decided to sit down and chat or how did it happen. The reason I'm curious is that I also had my first nude beach experience at Haulover last summer and spent 6 days on the beach and never said a word to anyone the whole week except the food truck when I ordered. Nobody came and sat down to chat or anything like that. Barely even got eye contact when just walking up and down along the shoreline.

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It was pretty crowded, not crazy but there were people everywhere. She walked by and we vetted for a minute then she sat down for a while. We talked sone more and she left. I went back today and got the nerve to talk to a couple. They invited me to sit under their umbrella and we hung out all day. In the end I left and they gave me their number. Who knows.

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That just amazes me how this stuff seems to happen everybody else, except me. So she just walks by, apparently very close, you make eye contact and she just decides to sit down and talk?

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Just lucky I guess. It was fun but totally not sexual. We just started chatting.

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Just lucky I guess. It was fun but totally not sexual. We just started chatting.

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It was pretty crowded, not crazy but there were people everywhere. She walked by and we vetted for a minute then she sat down for a while. We talked sone more and she left. I went back today and got the nerve to talk to a couple. They invited me to sit under their umbrella and we hung out all day. In the end I left and they gave me their number. Who knows.
Then you must look like Brad Pitt. If you don't mind me asking, how old are you?
I always think in general people on nudist beaches are much friendlier than they are on textile beaches.

It's probably the more laid back lifestyle that nudists lead that makes them more open and more friendly.

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It was really laid back. Definitely my best beach experience
Was it crowded? How far away were you from anybody else? I was just wondering if this woman was just walking by and decided to sit down and chat or how did it happen. The reason I'm curious is that I also had my first nude beach experience at Haulover last summer and spent 6 days on the beach and never said a word to anyone the whole week except the food truck when I ordered. Nobody came and sat down to chat or anything like that. Barely even got eye contact when just walking up and down along the shoreline.

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How crowded was Haulover? I have read that it can be a ghost town some days yet too busy to even find a place to sit down other days, depending when you go.

If I get there this summer, I want to go on a busy day!

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It's official! We are going to Haulover this summer!

We will be staying near the south end of the nude section as we will be a family. I hope it's busy for the commodore yet not too busy for parking. We plan to go a few times as our hotel isn't too far away.

If I go alone some of the time, I don't understand what I do with my stuff--just leave it, go in the water, and hope it's not taken? Hopefully the family will all be there together, though, so not a worry.

I think I understand the beach well enough, but I want to do more research (i.e. way over-think it).
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