First Time at a Nude Beach? The Essential Do's and Don'ts for First-Timers

I’ve always delighted in the idea of being naked or nearly nude. That is one of the reasons why I love summer so much; the flowing dresses, the shorter skirts, and baby tees always boost my delight in being outside during a swelteringly hot day.

I thought it’d be a great idea to take my first-timer friends to one of my favorite beaches—a nude beach! They giggled like children when I asked them to join me but then decided to accompany me.

I wasn’t nervous to bring my friends along on a PACKED Saturday morning, but I did have some rules that I needed them to follow before we went, and I’d like to share them today. Here is my list of do’s and don’ts that will guide you on your first trip to a nude beach.

Do’s:

Along with bringing your basics such as water, SPF, snacks, a towel, and an umbrella, here is a list of “Do’s” to guide you on your first nude beach trip:

Do— Bring Dark Sunglasses.

You will see people of many shapes and sizes, and if you tend to make obvious expressions with your eyes, like me, then I’d recommend finding some dark sunglasses to conceal your gaze.


Do— Take your time

Just because you’re at a nude beach doesn’t mean you have to get naked yourself. Some nude beaches have a “clothing optional” side where you can comfortably wear your bikini with no judgment. I like to wear my tiniest bikinis to the nude beaches, so take your time; maybe one day you’ll wear your birthday suit. Work at your own pace.


Do— Be Polite

Many nude beachgoers see being at the nude beach as entirely innocuous, and the vibe every time I go is calm, relaxed, and casual. If someone comes up to you, be polite (unless they make you uncomfortable), don’t be rude. At the end of the day, everyone is just at the beach enjoying themselves. Tip: If you have friends who are a bit extra and on the rude side, don't invite them.


Do— Know What Certain Flags Mean

On my most recent trip, I was made aware of what a pineapple flag meant, and boy did I see A LOT of them. A pineapple flag is used as a secret way for swingers to identify each other, and an upside-down pineapple means that they’re actively looking for a partner swap or to join a swinger party.


Now that we know what to do at a nude beach, here is the list of the things you shouldn’t do:

Don’t Stare

There were well-endowed people and… not so well-endowed people there. On all my trips there, I spotted children (clothed) all the way to our grey-haired friends. We are all different in our own way, don’t stare, use those dark sunglasses.


Don’t Point

The only thing you should be pointing at is the sea, haha. Don’t point or be rude.


Don’t Laugh

Self-explanatory, avert your gaze if you see something… different.


Don’t Get Upset

Don’t get upset when someone annoyingly and incessantly (flashbacks) asks you to join them in the water or asks you to come hang out at their tent. Or maybe that handsome DILF and his partner want you to be their third or fourth. This goes back to number 3 on our “Do’s” list. I’m not saying those will happen to you, I’m just saying don’t take it personally if it does. And hey, if you want to be adventurous, go for it! Handle your scandal. 😉


The nude beach is not a festering place for “taboo” happenings; it’s a place where people gather to do as you would on any hot summer day—to enjoy the beach, some people just like to do it naked.