I’m not an exhibitionist.
But I’ll go to the exhibition.
Sunday was a gorgeous day in San Diego. It was 78 degrees, nice breeze, and not a cloud in the sky. You know, typical. I did what all Southern Californians do on a day like that and went to the beach. What wasn’t SO typical was that the beach I went to was a nude beach.
Black’s Beach is actually one of the best beaches I’ve been to so far. There are volleyball nets, horseshoe, and a nice 2 mile stretch to walk. It’s not crowded (Americans are generally scared of nudity) and it’s right below a hang gliding take off, so you can lay there and watch the pretty parachutes. My main motivation for going to Black’s was the hike down. It’s really short, but it’s a fun, steep trek down a cliff to get to the water.
Since we all know I’m a 12 year old boy at heart… I’ll admit I did my share of (topless) snickering. As such, I thought I’d share a few observations and some PG pics from my day at the nude beach:
1. It’s never the people you want to see naked.
2. More men than women like to be naked.
3. Everyone is a snowflake. If ya know what I mean…
4. This is the least crowded beach in San Diego.
5. You don’t have to worry about people stealing your stuff if you walk away from your blanket – where are they going to hide it?!
6. Watching naked men play bocce ball is hysterical.
7. Watching naked men play frisbee is hysterical.
8. Watching naked men body board is hysterical.
9. Watching naked men do anything is hysterical.
10. I should have had 50 proof sunscreen. Pink boobs, anyone?
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Overall it was a marvelous experience… I’ve already warned Vegas we’ll be going a lot.
Have you ever been to a nude beach? Did you participate? I left my bottoms on!
What is your favorite beach?
Ok, can we discuss the 78 degrees please? Good gosh I would just about kill for that right now. And I say that as in it’d feel cool. I might where a sweater. So if I have a sweater on, clearly i’m not strolling the nude beach … nude
um, yes. I was there and didn’t want to leave. Currently 102F in TExas. UGH! I should have stayed to go to this beach with Laura. LOL!
Hahah! You know I think you guys should just move here.
Omg, hahaha! Definitley an experience
Woot! Kudos for braving the nudity beach. I think I’d give it a try. You definitely make some good arguments as to why anyone should be more open to the nude beach option.
I’m jelly of that weather lol! It’s like in the 90+ and humid hahha!! Maybe a nude beach in my future lol… Ever the observer lol ;-). My fav beach has to be in Hawaii lol be HAWAII LOL
Hahaha! If you’re ever in SD, we will go check it out.
Turks and Caicos has the best beaches I’ve ever seen by far! So beautiful and the water is crystal clear and just so clean!
I think South Beach Miami is a nude beach but I’ve only seen topless women. And I didn’t participate! Haha.
That’s on my bucket list! There are too many places to travel!
we have a nude beach right here in Portland – Sauvie Island! yes, I have been. ours can get quite crowded at times, many Portlanders are quite comfortable. but we have several hot springs in the area that are also clothing optional, it seems sorta normal here. for some.
I completely agree, though – you basically want to walk or sit, not engage in activity! #TwelveYearOldMindsUnite
Oh yes… I hear all about the naked bike ride from my sister (who obv HAD to participate – LOL!).
So when we were in Spain last summer, I saw people naked who I really did not desire to see naked. Most were older men (totally gross) and older women who really should not walk around without bras. I think my teenage son was scarred
Hilarious! I’ve never been to a nude beach, but I would totally love to do some people observing in this type of setting. Not sure I’d do any revealing myself though heheh! Thanks for sharing!
Wow, I bet it would all be too hysterical for me to handle – I am a child at heart, totally laughing at all of it. Not sure I could really be that revealing personally though so props to you!
OMG you nailed every single one of those and no, it’s never the people you actually want to see naked!! I have yet to go to a nude beach but I totally would!!
I’m somewhat shocked you haven’t! LOL!
oh wow this sounds interesting lol
Is it a requirement to be nude or does it just give people the option to do so :P? I wonder who and why these beaches came to be, it seems like it would make for an interesting story haha!
I’ve never thought about it… I’m guessing nude beaches were the majority before people invented swimsuits!
Ha! Love your observations. And yes, all of the other beaches were MOBBED here this weekend! It was possibly the most crowded I’ve ever seen them. I’m with you, the UV index must have been HIGH because I got so much color this weekend (which I don’t really like – my features are all light so looking too tan is kind of weird on me!).
When my mom came to visit she couldn’t believe how tan I’d gotten – and my hair is actually naturally blonde with the sun’s help!
Haha! In all my years of living in the San Diego area (where I went to high school and lived before I moved to the desert), I’ve never been to Black’s Beach. Probably won’t now. I’d be like #1 in your list.
Hahaha! It’s not so bad… There are plenty of clothed people too. It’s nice when every other beach is crowded.
So I stumbled upon Black’s Beach last month when I was visiting San Diego. Our hotel concierge failed to mention it was a nude beach. My friend and I were so into the beauty of the beach that we didn’t even notice that we were surrounded by naked people. Very naked people who should not be naked!
OMG – that’s kind of a key piece of information. Did you report back to the concierge?!
Well, I would definitely have to leave my bottoms and midriff on!
It is true, one reason I like clothes is because it means less sunscreen I need to slather on. It reminds me of Rob’s story from his first Burning Man experience. Our friend wanted to be naked but still protected from the desert sun so he painted himself. Let’s just say it was tortuous taking off the paint afterwards from the hairy guy.
Better covered in paint than to literally be a burning man I suppose… lol!
Id totally go to the nude beach if it meant zero crowd and laugh material. We have one in Austin that I haven’t yet dared to try, but you’ve inspired me to consider it.
That 78 degrees though…
Haha this is awesome! I’ve never been to a nude beach but it sounds hilarious…not too sure I’d participate though!
Well now this sounds like the perfect beach for me.
I have been to a couple nude beaches before, all European, where they are much more comfortable with nudity than us Americans. It’s a worthwhile experience to say the least.
Next time you come we’re taking a field trip.
#9. HAHAHAHA!! I seriously just snorted into my coffee.
It sounds like an interesting trip. I am not sure that I could participate, though. Stupid Puritanical upbringing…
My mom couldn’t believe I went! She actually called while I was there and we talked for half an hour. She was cracking me up!
Haha – this was funny. I’ve been to topless beaches but not nude. I don’t know if it’d be my thing, though I can certainly see the appeal. Well, pink boobs and sandy nooks n’ crannies doesn’t sound appealing, but tan and free sound nice.
I burned my *ahem* lower half… in a tanning bed once in high school. I’m not willing to risk that again!
Because I’m European at heart, I sunbathe topless everywhere. And my bikini bottoms are basically a thong so…. hello nudity. When I was in Australia, I put my bikini on and my friend said “you can NOT wear that to the beach – this isn’t Ibiza” and I said “I guess I can’t take my top off either?”
I have been to a nude beach in Australia though. I think every beach in Europe is a nude beach haha! It’s a good thing I’m not shy!
I think I’m European at heart too. One day… *sigh*
I went and only saw 2 naked men on the whole beach! It was a Friday too.
I would totally go just to not have to mess with crowds.
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hilarious!!! I have been there. My sister went to college at UCSD
That’s funny! It’s a pretty beach, right?
We have a huge nude hot springs resort nearby and I really like to go there. Germans are quite comfortable with nudity, compared to Americans at least. So it’s still pretty crowded.
I always think that it would be such a good thing to make all the insecure teenager girls go there. This would be the BEST lesson in body image ever.
I totally agree! I wasn’t going to take my top off but looking around I was like “why not?”
Love it! If there is one in Australia I would definitely give it a go! Why not, you only live once!
I was at one in Spain and yes it’s always the people you don’t want to see or a lot of men. I think men just like being naked in general. I never knew SD had a naked beach.
I think you’re right! Wonder why that is?!