I think the confusion over Sandy Hook and Gunnison in particular being closed last year was because:
Early on, it was said that there was no way they could clear the roads, clean up the debris, and more importantly, get basic utilities up and running before summer.

But apparently the did! Good for them. Nice job!
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I think it was open by Memorial Day. What was closed to nude use (permanently) was Robert Moses/Lighthouse Beach. It had been clothing optional for decades, but no longer.

Nude Florida Beaches
 

Well it's been a couple of years. We used to go over many times every year from 1994 till 2002. The Federal Beach below new Smyrna Beach and PlayaLinda near Cape Canaveral were fun. Both have unofficial gay beaches which my wife enjoyed. Seems that gay guys I've fondling tits but have other sexual pleasures.
Each had unofficial areas for different groups which we notice many do. The beginners, the pro nudists, those who fool around, and the gay beach. Of course most of this is not legal but common sense plays a big part in what you play.
Of course there are many pay nudist parks near Tampa, Fl. We've always just found semi secluded beach areas most places we go in any state we've been in. Again, common sense rules.

Anyone have any updates on Lighthouse Beach in Ny?

Attached is a public service announcement dated 2/8/2013

February 8, 2013
Nude Beaches on Fire Island no longer Clothing Optional.

The National Parks Service has released a statement and confirmed with FireIsland.com that the few remaining New York nude beaches on Fire Island will no longer be a clothing optional atmosphere.

“Effective immediately, state nudity laws will be enforced at Fire Island National Seashore”

New York State prohibited public nudity in 1984, but the federally operated parks department on Fire Island opted not to enforce those laws. However, this has now changed and violation of this law, a class B federal misdemeanor, may result in a fine as high as $5,000 and six months in Jail a very hefty price to pay to let it all hang out.

The beaches that this affects are:

Lighthouse beach, from the western boundary of the park to the western boundary of Kismet.
The Sailors Haven tract, from Point O’ Woods to Cherry Grove.
One half mile on either side of the Barrett Beach lifeguard stand.
One mile on either side of the Watch Hill lifeguard stand.
From the Wilderness Visitor Center to the breach at Old Inlet

Why the sudden change in policy?

This news comes at a time when Fire Island is recovering from one of the worst storms in its history. According to the parks department the effects of Hurricane Sandy did play a role in this decision, however they are clear to state the decision is based on a number of factors, including:

Conflicts of use.
Public safety hazard due to the lack of adequate facilities for trash and human waste.
Lack of Dune protection: Hurricane Sandy leveled the dunes in this area, which increases the visibility of the beach from other public use areas.
New Habitat: The Hurricane sandy over wash areas left by the storm created added habitat for sensitive species in the area.
Increase in criminal activity in the designated clothing-optional areas.



Fire Island, is in New York
Gunnison Beach, which is on New Jersey's Sandy Hook remains clothing optional.

Gunnison beach was open all last summer and the scenery was as good as it has ever been.

Hope this clarifies.

Mirage is another a/n friendly place on the cliffs. No beach, but a nice little infinity pool looking out over the sea.

I think there are still a couple of stretches of beach between CSA and what used to be Beaches that are rather empty and you may be able to lounge a/n as long as you cover up when folks come by.

Thanks Jimmy,

I have heard that its not being enforced that's why I asked, if anyone that has been there recently.

Lighthouse Beach
 

My wife and I live near Albany, NY and we used to frequent Lighthouse Beach.
Not as often as I would have liked, but it was always a hassle to get there from Upstate NY.
The Thruway tolls, several bridge tolls, the LI Expressway.
We would leave at 6 pm Friday and not get to our hotel for 5 hours. Maybe 4 hours on a good night.
With the closing of Lighthouse Beach we found Gunnison Beach.
Now we leave Friday at 6 PM after work and are at our hotel before 930.
No bridge Tolls, No NYC traffic.
I wouldn't go back to Lighthouse beach if it did open.
My conversations on with people at Gunnison Beach have been that many are there because of Lighthouse
Beach being closed.
I did not try to go to Lighthouse Beach in 2013, but I personally spoke with people that said it was closed to nudists.
The people on Gunnsion are all very nice.
My wife broke her ankle last summer and was on crutches.
Many people offered her help or encouragement on her treks to the ladies room. She is textile but feels very comfortable on Gunnison Beach, more so than on Lighthouse Beach.

Portugal, Algarve
 

The wife and I may be visiting Portugal soon, likely Algarve area.
I know there are naturist beaches there, but can anyone point us toward one or two that they've had good experiences at?
Not perv experience.... LOL! Just good nude beach fun.

Also, anyone know if there are any naturist or clothing optional beach resorts? Or, hotels or inns directly on a naturist beach?

Thanks for any guidance...
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Didn't even know about south new Smyrna, I thought that was just Playalinda. Is that where the back country area leads?

How does it compare to Playalinda in population?

The wife and I have eased into nude beaches at Playalinda. From topless to and from the water. To full nude in the back country area. I'm really the one who needs the easing, to be honest. It wouldn't even be a problem if every phone wasn't a camera these days. Not even sure why I care, there are guys with pictures of her out there. But we're determined to just leave the clothes behind and go for a walk on our next trip.