The Best Beaches to Celebrate National Nude Day

PHOTO: Nope. Sorry, you are going to have to use your imagination. (photo courtesy of Thinkstock) Looking to celebrate National Nude Day this Friday, July 14?Travel search engine Liligo has found some of the most affordable, clothing-optional getaways around the country. For those new to beach-going in the nude, you don’t have to travel far afield. Europe may be more well-known for its topless sunbathing options, but there are a lot of North American beaches that encourage visitors to go au naturel—and you don’t have to spend a lot of money to get to one.MORE Features & AdviceNew JerseyFor those living in New York City, your closest option is going to be in New Jersey. Gunnison Beach in Sandy Hook is a legal, clothing-optional beach that attracts tri-state residents of all shapes and sizes looking to roam “free.” It’s an affordable way to celebrate National Nude Day. Round trip ferry tickets are just $46.MassachusettsMartha’s Vineyard may seem prim and proper but people do let it all hang out in New England, so to speak, at Moshup Beach. Liligo notes that visitors leave their “status” behind when they are in the buff on this beach. Adjacent to the area is the famous clay cliffs where many go for mud baths. Expect a mixed crowd at this popular attraction. Round trip ferry tickets and a bus ride will set you back $105 traveling from New York.FloridaFlorida’s beaches are definitely known for drawing a diverse variety of people, and Miami is no stranger to the nude sunbather. Despite the options, Haulover Beach is probably one of its best-known clothing-optional destinations. More than 1 million people from all over the world visit the beach each year and, in addition to its sunbathing status, it’s popular for swimming and surfing, too.If you are looking to travel there, roundtrip flights are around $200 on Liligo.READ MORE: We Missed a Perfectly Good Nude Hiking DayOregonOn the West Coast? Head to the Oregon Coast and Collins Beach on Sauvie Island on the Columbus River. The beach is about an hour’s drive north of Portland and just south of the Washington State border. Oregon has a long and controversial history of nudists in the state, but being clothing free is perfectly legal here. However, the folks at Liligo recommend keeping an eye out for the lookie-loos over on the neighboring, clothing-mandatory beach next door.Getting to Oregon is obviously cheaper from the West Coast, but flights from the East Coast are still under $500 on Liligo.CaliforniaThe Golden State has a long history of alternative lifestyle practices, and going au naturel is, of course, one of them. Head to San Francisco (roundtrip tickets are around $500 on Liligo) and check out Baker Beach. It’s located on the northwest section of the San Francisco peninsula and offers beautiful views of the Golden Gate Bridge.