Ga'ash Beach
Kibbutz Ga'ash, north of Tel Aviv · Israel
Israel's clothing-optional beach, under the cliffs north of Tel Aviv, with a gay south end that fills every Friday. Hilton Beach is the gay beach; Ga'ash is where the swimwear stays in the bag.
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- Status
- Tolerated
- Crowd
- Gay-popular
- Country
- Israel
- City
- Tel Aviv
- Water
- Sea
- Rank
- #1 where the boys go
- Best time
- April to October
- Confidence
- High
Find it
32.2290° N, 34.8280° EThe gay end
The south end is the gay end. The north end is everyone else. In between, the sand sorts itself.
Crowd A clothing-optional beach for everyone with a gay end everyone knows about. Walk in the direction the guide says and you will find the boys.
Getting there
Thirty-five minutes north of Tel Aviv by car; park at the top of the cliff and take the path down. No shade, bring water.
The rules
Tolerated. Not designated, but going without swimwear has been the custom for years and is left alone. Rules and patrols can change, so read the signs when you arrive.
No photos of anyone, sunscreen everywhere, cover up the moment you leave the clothing-optional stretch, and head home with the light. Sunbathe, swim and keep the beach respectful for everyone.
Questions people ask
Beach questions
Where exactly is Ga'ash Beach?
Kibbutz Ga'ash, north of Tel Aviv, Israel. The map pin is 32.2290° N, 34.8280° E.
What is Ga'ash Beach like?
Israel's clothing-optional beach, under the cliffs north of Tel Aviv, with a gay south end that fills every Friday. Hilton Beach is the gay beach; Ga'ash is where the swimwear stays in the bag.
Which section of Ga'ash Beach is on the atlas?
The south end is the gay end. The north end is everyone else. In between, the sand sorts itself.
How do I get to Ga'ash Beach?
Thirty-five minutes north of Tel Aviv by car; park at the top of the cliff and take the path down. No shade, bring water.
Where does Ga'ash Beach rank?
Kibbutz Ga'ash, north of Tel Aviv. #1 in the gay-popular beach ranking.
Method
Status says what the law and the locals allow; crowd says who is on the sand. Both come from gay-travel guides, the national naturist federations and members who were just there, scored on sources, recency, crowd, legal footing and safety. How we rank. Pins mark the beach; the gay end is described above. Last reviewed September 2026.