Haulover Beach
Haulover Park, north of Miami Beach Β· United States
Florida's only officially sanctioned clothing-optional beach, a mile of sand with a gay end by the northern towers. Miami's clothing-optional beach, and a good one.
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- Status
- Official clothing-optional beach
- Crowd
- Gay-popular
- Country
- United States
- City
- Miami
- Water
- Sea
- Rank
- #13 where the boys go
- Best time
- All year. Winter is peak.
- Confidence
- High
Find it
25.9100Β° N, 80.1207Β° WThe gay end
The north end of the clothing-optional stretch, around lifeguard towers 15 to 17. Gay-dominant on weekdays.
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
Park at the Haulover Park north lot (paid) and cross under the road, or take the 120 bus up Collins Avenue.
The rules
Official clothing-optional beach. Designated by law or by the council. Swimwear is optional on the marked stretch, and nobody will ask you to cover up.
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 Haulover Beach?
Haulover Park, north of Miami Beach, United States. The map pin is 25.9100Β° N, 80.1207Β° W.
What is Haulover Beach like?
Florida's only officially sanctioned clothing-optional beach, a mile of sand with a gay end by the northern towers. Miami's clothing-optional beach, and a good one.
Which section of Haulover Beach is on the atlas?
The north end of the clothing-optional stretch, around lifeguard towers 15 to 17. Gay-dominant on weekdays.
How do I get to Haulover Beach?
Park at the Haulover Park north lot (paid) and cross under the road, or take the 120 bus up Collins Avenue.
Where does Haulover Beach rank?
Haulover Park, north of Miami Beach. #13 in the gay-popular beach ranking.
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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.