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Originally Posted by Galleons
I'm visiting Miami with my wife in the last week of June and am intending to get to Haulover beach at least once. She's not the type to go naked, but a couple of years back I took her to a clothing optional beach in Europe which had plenty of people, but it was quite spacious so didn't feel super-crowded, so she was happy to go topless for the afternoon and was OK with me being nude - I think because there was no chance of anyone we knew seeing us.
I want some naked beach time and am hoping she'll at least go topless, but we're in the 28 - 35 age range and, while neither of us is really 'buff', I wondered if there's a risk we'd get loads of guys obviously creeping about trying to snap photos of us? I don't care personally, especially if they're discreet about it - and if someone pissed me off they'd soon know about it - but I'm conscious my wife would probably get freaked out if she thought people were trying to take photos of her. I don't want her being put off from going topless or whatever in future. Also, is there a 'best' part of the beach to head for?
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You have several things working in your favor. We live here and spend time at Haulover. Right now we're hitting the rainy season. Mornings are going to be the best time to get out. Afternoons are very unpredictable.
Recondo is correct. During the week, the beach is more sparsely populated. That may or may not be an advantage. if you're one of the few out there, it could draw more attention rather than less.
The beach is deep (water to plant buffer) but not large length wise. Traditionally (but there are no hard rules), the north end is where the gay population tends to gather. The first lifeguard station to the second going north to south, tends to be the 'regulars'. South of the second tower to the end, is both newbies as well as folks that want some space. In the 'regulars' area, if you go on a weekend, it can get pretty crowded so if you want to be by the water, get there early or you'll be headed south. The reason for getting to this area, is you can blend in more. If you're worried about unwanted attention from sneaky photographers, this helps to mitigate that. The less crowded, the more bold someone may get. Plus the regulars are more attentive. We have been there when an individual was trying to sneak some pics. He was spotted. No confrontation, though he was loudly pointed out and moved on out of embarrassment. Taking pics is not 'forbidden' (I've photographed my wife as well as asked neighbors to take pics of us), but if you are open about it and demonstrate that you are not looking for voyeuristic photo, but rather looking to get pics of your wife, folks don't mind so much. Going to the water line to take them is also a good idea as you can avoid others if that is a concern. It's a nice reminder of your trip for later.,