Haulover Beach (Clothing Optional Section)
Naturist club, Miami BeachOpen
Haulover Beach (Clothing Optional Section) is open. Rated 4.7★ from 312 Google reviews; the newest review is from September 2026.
- 4.7★Average rating
- 312reviews
- September 2026Newest review
Updated 13 November 2026
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Details
- Status
- Open
- Address
- Collins Av & Op # 15000(Boat Ramp, 10800 Haulover Park, Miami Beach, FL 33154
- Website
- hauloverbeach.org
- Newest review
- September 2026
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Before you go
- Parking
Arrive early on weekends—the North Lot and Lot #1 nearest the clothing-optional section can close once full. Weekends and holidays are $10 for cars; weekdays are $7 plus a $1 surcharge for these lots. Pay through the PayByPhone app before you arrive. Public transit (Route 120) is a good option on busy days.
- Arriving
The clothing-optional section is clearly marked with signs between lifeguard towers #12 and #16 at the northern end of the beach. Use pedestrian tunnel #4 or #5 from the parking lot; you never cross the road on foot. The site's website offers a free downloadable cheat sheet for first-timers.
- Privacy
The beach is spacious enough that even on busy days you can find a quiet spot if you arrive early or come on a weekday; Sunday afternoons (11 a.m.–3 p.m.) in summer are peak times. Showers and restrooms are available to rinse off before leaving.
- First visit
The club's own website emphasizes that nervousness is normal and universal—every first-timer reports that within five minutes of arriving, the anxiety disappears. Clothing is optional, never mandatory; there is zero pressure either way. Nobody stares or judges; people are there to enjoy the beach, not to evaluate bodies.
- Dress code
Clothing is optional in the designated section only. You must be clothed everywhere else—parking lot, pedestrian tunnel, and street. Bring reef-safe SPF 50+ sunscreen (more than you think you'll need) and a beach towel to sit on.
- Prices
Parking is $7 weekday ($8 with surcharge for the closest lots) or $10 weekend. Chair, umbrella, and gazebo rentals start at $15 according to reviews. Food truck and concessions are available. No glass bottles or beer cans are allowed; bring drinks in other containers if you wish.
- Facilities
Lifeguards on duty year-round (typically 9 a.m.–5 p.m.), clean restrooms, outdoor showers, chair and umbrella rentals, small gazebo rentals, food truck, and concessions. The park office is staffed 8 a.m.–5 p.m. daily.
- Food and drink
A food truck offers soft drinks and fast food; concessions are also available. Many visitors bring their own picnics. No glass or cans are permitted.
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About Haulover Beach (Clothing Optional Section)
Mangrove garden pathway leading to beach Google Photos marked Google come from Google Maps contributors. Your photo? Ask us to remove it.
Haulover Beach's clothing-optional section, in Bal Harbour just north of Miami Beach, is America's most famous naturist beach and has been legal since 1991. The northern third of this public beach—between lifeguard towers #12 and #16—is officially designated clothing-optional by Miami-Dade County, though you can stay dressed if you prefer. A typical visit means parking in the North Lot or Lot #1, walking through a pedestrian tunnel to reach soft sand and clear warm water, finding your spot among a diverse crowd of all ages and backgrounds, and discovering within minutes that the nervousness you felt driving there has completely vanished.
The beach itself is spacious, well-maintained, and genuinely peaceful despite often being busy—especially on weekends around midday. Lifeguards are on duty, showers and restrooms are clean, and you can rent chairs, umbrellas, or small gazebos, or buy food from a truck and concessions. The clothing-optional area attracts a genuinely body-positive community where nobody stares, judges, or makes demands; families, couples, solo travelers, and groups all come here year-round. Early visits (around 10 a.m.) or weekday trips offer a more relaxed atmosphere if crowds feel overwhelming.
Reviewers consistently praise the soft sand, clear water, safety, cleanliness, and the respectful, non-judgmental vibe. The main trade-off is that on sunny weekends (especially Sunday afternoons), it can get quite crowded, making it hard to find a quiet spot to relax—though the beach is so large that even busy days don't feel cramped. Overall, this is a world-famous destination that lives up to its reputation: genuinely welcoming, genuinely peaceful, and genuinely worth the trip.
- Who goes
- A diverse mix of couples, solo travelers, groups, and families of all ages, races, nationalities, and body types, with many Latin American and international visitors; busy on sunny weekends (11 a.m.–3 p.m.), quieter on weekdays and in early morning.
- How opinion has moved
- Opinion has remained consistently positive across the review dates (2021–2026), with no decline in sentiment; recent reviews emphasize the peaceful atmosphere and respectful community just as strongly as older ones.
What guests love
- The soft white sand, clear warm water, and spacious beach that never feels truly cramped even on busy days.
- The genuinely non-judgmental, body-positive community where people of all ages, races, nationalities, and body types feel welcome and comfortable.
- The peaceful, tranquil atmosphere and the fact that within five minutes of arriving, first-time nerves completely disappear.
- The safety and cleanliness of the facilities, including well-maintained restrooms and showers that smell fresh and welcoming.
- The availability of rentals (chairs, umbrellas, gazebos) and food trucks, making it easy to spend a full day without bringing much.
- The clear signage marking the clothing-optional section and the helpful design with pedestrian tunnels that keep you off the street.
What guests complain about
- Sunday afternoons and other peak times (11 a.m.–3 p.m. on sunny weekends) can become extremely crowded, making it difficult to walk or find a quiet spot to relax.
- The parking situation on busy days—the lots nearest the clothing-optional section fill up quickly, forcing some visitors to park further away and walk longer.
- More men than women attend, which some visitors noted as an imbalance in the crowd composition.
- The beach could benefit from better environmental awareness and more frequent trash collection to keep it pristine.
- The water, while pleasant, is not always crystal clear, and waves can be strong or calm depending on conditions.
- Lifeguards may be encountered nude, which some visitors found unexpected (though others mentioned it as a sign of the beach's authentic culture).
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Club facts, checked against sources
1 of 5 facts confirmed by two or more independent sources. Each fact shows who says it. Confirmed = two or more independent sources agree. Prices are per night at the door and change, so check the date.
- Busiest on
- Sunday Confirmed Google Maps · June 2026Google reviews · June 2026
- Facilities
- Lockers, Showers Club says Club website · November 2026
- Food
- Snacks Other sources say Google Maps ×2 · April 2025
- Parking
- Paid Club says Club website ×3 · November 2026
- Wheelchair access
- Yes Other sources say Google Maps · November 2026
Latest reviews from every source
I love it. My last visit was on September 7, 2026. The sea was calm and the water clear. I walked out into the water and it didn't reach my waist. Of course, there were no waves. It would be my fifth time visiting. A peaceful atmosphere.
I’ve heard even the lifeguards go nude.
Me encanta. Última visita mía fue el 7 de septiembre 2026, el mar estaba sereno y el agua clara. Camine mar adentro y el agua no me cubría. Claro no había olas. Sería mi quinta vez en visitarla. Un ambiente tranquilo.
Nudey why is there people with no clothes I went with my middle school friends and they had no clothes!?
Felt safe so definitely a go to
I went on a Sunday. It was incredibly crowded, but it lives up to its promises. It has a diverse section and another that's more G-friendly. It was so busy it was difficult to walk around; it must be quieter during the week. It's fine to wander around a bit once, but it's hard to relax there—it's just too crowded.
Fui un domingo. Muchísima gente, cumple lo que promete, tiene sector variado y otro que es más G firndly orientada. Había tanta gente que era difícil caminar, entre semana debe ser más tranquila. Para ir a conocer una vez está bien dar un par de vueltas, pero difícilmente uno puede estar en modo relax ahí, demasiada gente.
Hay mas hombres que mujeres pero esta agradable y las personas respetuosas
Sources we checked
- Google Maps 4.7★ from 31224 reviews readnewest September 2026
- Google reviews 10 reviews readnewest September 2026
Review history
Each dot is one dated Google review (34 with stars). The line is the running average. Does the owner answer?
The Haulover Beach organization maintains an active, welcoming website with detailed FAQs, a first-timer's guide, parking information, and a free downloadable cheat sheet; they emphasize inclusivity, body positivity, and addressing common concerns, but do not appear to respond to individual Google reviews in the provided sample.
Rating spread
Written from the venue's newest Google reviews and its own website. We paraphrase, we never quote guests, and we never name anyone.
Sources for this text: Google Maps, Google reviews, the club's own website, every review we hold.
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