Group Freehiking/Skinnydipping

Freehiking and skinnydipping with a group is one of life’s most wonderful, unique experiences. I’ve loved it in the past, and recommend that everyone take the chance to experience it from time to time.

With this in mind, here is a great group freehiking and skinny dipping video by Alex Nackt called Via Bavarica Nudensis Per Pedes - die Nacktwanderung '10 - http://www.vimeo.com/20977904

Ken

I certainly had a good Bahama beach tan

“A few years ago my wife and I spent a year in the Bahamas. Not far from where we lived was a "nude beach." After visiting it a few times we decided it was called nude because it was nude of people. I had always wanted to be nude outside but the only chance I had was in our own private back yard. Now was my chance. . . Where we first started walking the beach there was a curve and as soon as we had rounded it I would slip off my swim suit and carry it for 3 or 4 miles while we collected shells and then when we returned I would slip it back on just before the curve. . . Then later I would lock all my clothes, shorts, tee, swimsuit and sandals in the trunk of the car. This was great! Then one day as we turned around to walk back we saw three couples walking down the beach toward us. There was no place to hide so I just "toughed" it out. Seems they were from a cruise ship and asked many questions about the island and life on it. Nobody seemed to care (except me) that I was the only completely naked guy among 8 people. We walked back the 4 or 5 miles to our car chatting all the while. Only as we were saying goodbyes did one of them mention that I certainly had a good tan.” - Beachnude

San Onofre North Beach (Gaviota Nude Beach)

On the last day of our May 2010 vacation up the California Coast we left Solvang and headed south on the 101. Just after leaving the canyon, we passed Gaviota Beach State Park, and a little further on, after passing the refinery on the left, we pulled off at a dirt parking area by railroad tracks. This is the parking lot for the San Onofre North Beach.

It was just a short walk down the trail to the beach. The sun was out as was the tide and the air was warm, but it was very windy, so few people were at the beach. We walked south (the beach extends both directions) and enjoyed photographing amazing rocks. There were a few splashes of tar on the rocks that naturally seeps from the ocean bed at this location. The Indians used to use it to seal their canoes.

I got nude for a while, but it was too windy for PJ. One the way back we met a few people, including one other naked guy who confirmed we were at the nude beach.

On a less windy day this seems to be an ideal nude beach. We’d definitely visit again.
Here are a few photos: http://imageevent.com/kenandjane/sanonofrenorth

Here is a link to a review about it: http://gocalifornia.about.com/cs/clothingoptional/p/sbgaviota.htm

San Simeon Beach

During our May 2010 vacation, driving south along the California coast, we stopped at Hearst Castle and bought tickets for several hours later, giving us time to drive down to nearby Old San Simeon and San Simeon Beach.

We ate an amazingly good, very large deli sandwich at Sebastian’s. The manager explained how to access the beach. She was very tanned and not wearing a bra – a fellow naturist? We didn’t ask.

Beach parking was only two minutes from Sebastian’s. A long dock extended out into the ocean near the parking area. At the beach we talked with an older fellow who owned a wonderfully restored ‘Woody’. We then walked to the far west end of the beach towards the far high rocky point that hid the nude area.

At the base of the rocky point were several caves, uncovered by the low tide. The walls of the caves were covered with sea life – star fish and anemones. PJ took lots of photos. I found a nice rod and reel nearly buried in the sand.

We sat on a rock in the cave and took off our shoes and socks so we could walk around the rocky point without getting them wet – we were still too easily seen by textiles on the beach to get naked. (I’m sure this would be difficult during low tide.)

Around the rocky point was a small, but beautiful sandy cove, with high cliffs, topped by beautiful evergreen trees. No one else was there. We undressed and enjoyed the sun for about an hour. It wasn’t even necessary to place a towel in the sand as several smoothed out areas on the cliff were perfect for lying out and sunning.

Soon it was time to return so we could make it to Hearst Castle - a spectacular place.

We definitely recommend a visit to San Simeon Beach if you visit this area of California. Here is a link to several photos: http://imageevent.com/kenandjane/sansimeonbeach

Sand Dollar Beach

During our May 2010 vacation we stopped at a campground on California’s scenic Hwy 1, south of Big Sur, across the street from Sand Dollar Beach. After setting up camp, we walked down to see the beach. A well-maintained trail with easy stairs descends to a rocky beach. We walked clothed (after all this is a traditionally clothed beach) to the far north end where it was sandy and far enough from the few others on the beach to get comfortable.

We enjoyed the warm sun on our bodies as we explored the cliffs and walked the sandy portion of the beach for a half hour or so before the sun began setting – it was time to dress and return. We talked with several people on the way back who were searching the rocky shore for topaz. We joined in and found several nice specimens – fun. (By the way, we also found one sand dollar.)

The ocean mist slowly moved in as we left the beach.

We enjoyed a pleasant night camping naked together in our tent. We’d recommend this place for anyone interested in a great camping spot, and getting some sun.

Here is a link to a few photos: http://imageevent.com/kenandjane/sanddollarbeach

Pirate’s Cove Vacation

We’ve not posted much because this week PJ and I took our first real vacation in nearly two years. It was so nice to get away again. Harro and Kitty had invited us to visit Carlsbad Caverns, but it was an almost 14 hour drive, so we decided to visit the central coast of California instead. (Thanks for the invite – we do want to see the Caverns another time.)

The evening of May 15th I picked PJ up at LAX airport (she had been visiting the kids in South Dakota), and we checked into an inexpensive hotel near the airport. In the morning we headed north.

Skinny Trippers Marv and Pet had invited us to visit them so we drove straight to the Pismo Beach area where they live in a nice gated community. We enjoyed touring their beautiful gardens; too bad they don’t have the privacy to garden naked as God intended.

Then, Marv took us for a walk down to Pirate’s Cove. We climbed down the cliffs using the ropes, and then undressed and spent some time walking nude along the sand to the opposite end of the beach. It was a cool day, so there were only a few brave naturists nude, but it was nice in the shelter of the cliffs. It was still soooo enjoyable! One young dressed couple along the way shielded their young daughter’s eyes from the view of us naked old folks; hasn’t the younger generation gone clothes-compulsive crazy? At the end of the beach we dressed again and climbed up the path to visit an interesting rock cave (arch) where we could look down on a 2nd nude beach - empty.

We returned to the beach, undressed, and walked back. This time it had gotten a little warmer, so a few people were sunning and playing nude volleyball on the beach. After dressing, we again climbed the path with the help of the ropes, and returned to Marv and Pets place.

We would rate Pirates Cove Beach as the most scenic nude beach we’ve ever visited. It was a cool day, but on a warm summer afternoon it must be spectacular. Nudity is legal on the beach, and I understand it is used by many naturists. Don’t miss a chance to visit Pirate’s Cove! Here is a link to a few photos we took of the beach: http://imageevent.com/kenandjane/piratescpve

Sunday evening we ate dinner with Marv and Pet at a great Thai restaurant, played a new (to us) card game, and enjoyed a nice sleep in their guest room. Thanks Marv and Pet for the fun stay!

Monday morning we headed north to continue our vacation. We’ll share more about that in a later report.