World's Top 10 Nude Beaches

Here's a Top 10 list of nude beaches around the world. from the Travel Channel

10. Little Beach, Hawaii: Little Beach is an isolated strand surrounded by high shrubs, craggy volcanic rocks and driftwood. Although nude sunbathing is illegal in Hawaii, the law has not been enforced here for years.

9. Red, White and Blue Beach, California: Red, White and Blue Beach has been the choice of Bay area naturists for more than 30 years. Nudity is allowed from the parking lot to the beach.

8. Haulover Beach, Florida: Just north of Miami lies one of the few county-run and government-sanctioned clothing-optional beaches in the United States.

7. Red Beach, Greece: With its cobalt blue waters, sun-bleached cottages, ancient ruins and red sandstone cliffs, Crete's Red Beach is picturesque to say the least. Made famous in 1968 when hippies from across Europe flocked to its shores, the resort at Red Beach has remained a naturist favorite for its rustic charm and its tolerance (nudity is allowed everywhere except the dining room).

6. Praia do Pinho, Brazil: Although the barely-there, dental-floss bikini debuted here, nude beaches in Brazil are somewhat rare. However, naturism has caught on in some parts of the country, including Praia do Pinho (a.k.a. Pinho Beach), located in the southern state of Santa Catarina.

5. Hedonism II, Jamaica: Unlike most other nude beaches, Hedonism II promotes a freewheeling and indulgent naturist experience for playful singles and couples.

4. Samurai Beach, Australia: As one of the sportiest nude beaches worldwide, it is only appropriate that Samurai Beach hosts the annual Nude Olympics every November. Events include the Nude Torch Relay, Nude Surfing and the Nude Beach Girl and Guy Competition. What a sight this must be!

3. Wreck Beach, British Columbia: Just several hundred steps below the University of British Columbia, the three-mile-long beach is a wildlife and nesting area for both bald eagles and bald bodies.

2. Ocho Rios, Jamaica: The site for nude novices is the Couples Resort in Ocho Rios, a popular Jamaican port-of-call.

1. Montalivet, France: Travelers looking for an authentic nude beach experience should go to Centre Hélio Montalivet, the birthplace of the international naturist movement.