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| Kauai1 |
Posted - 03/24/2003 : 7:06:09 PM
It's my understanding the island governor and police chief are really "busting" nudists on Kauai? The only info I have for overall tanning are Larsen's Beach or Long Beach. Is there any additional info out there about being nude in the sand on Kauai?
The info on the CA. beaches is great because we're stopping in SFO for 3 nights on the way home.
nkt |
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| NaturistDoc |
Posted - 03/14/2017 : 8:49:25 PM
We're just back from a week in Kauai with Mr & Mrs Steady78 and are happy to report that we got nude (illegally, some would say) on four different beaches. The most often-cited nude beach is of course Secret Beach on the north shore. The trail down to the beach is indeed long and occasionally steep, but is certainly manageable if you're in reasonable shape. The prevailing lore is that the father east you walk from the bottom of the trail, the 'nuder' it gets. Unfortunately, the easternmost segment of the beach was not accessible due to high surf. but the four of us went as far as we could, and found ourselves on an isolated stretch of beach with one other couple. Textiles! Or so we thought. Once we started stripping off, it didn't take them long to join in. Turns out they were long-time nudists, and were only too happy learn we weren't textiles either! Secret Beach is visually spectacular, with crashing surf and a dramatic view of the Kilauea lighthouse to the east. It's not good for swimming, though, especially in the winter, and schlepping all your gear from the car to the east end of the beach requires some time and effort. Definitely worth it.
We also visited Nukoli'i, Moloa'a, and Polihale beaches. These are somewhat isolated beaches, away from the big resorts in Poipu and Princeville, and were uncrowded, but definitely not deserted. We managed a little nude sunbathing by keeping our distance from other people and covering up when necessary. The only hassle we ran into was on Nukoli'i, the least isolated of the three beaches. Steady78, answering nature's call, made a hasty run from our secluded campsite to the water and back, and was loudly called a "pervert" by a woman driving along the road behind the beach. Very perceptive of her! 
So ... nude sunbathing is possible on Kauai; it's just not all that easy. Secret Beach is your best bet, but the guidebooks can lead you to many "off the beaten path" beaches where, with a little discretion, you can lose your tan lines.
As for the legal issues ... I'm not a lawyer. (One of my many redeeming features!) Exposing one's naughty bits "under circumstances likely to cause affront" is illegal, but it's hard to see how stripping off on a remote beach with a group of willing participants meets that standard. The Hawaii appellate courts seem to agree. On the off chance you do get cited or even arrested, the relevant case is Hawaii v Kalama. You might want to pack a copy of the ruling along with your towel and sunscreen!
http://naturisteducation.org/Toni_Egbert_Library/State_Supreme_Courts/HI_v_Kalama/hi_v_kalama.html |
| AJ0127 |
Posted - 07/11/2008 : 3:14:49 PM
According to the web site, the Maui Sun Club closed a couple of years ago. An alternative would be Hangin' Loose on the big island of Hawaii, near Hilo. The site address is
www.hanginloose.com/Welcome.html
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| mike376 |
Posted - 12/27/2007 : 7:17:17 PM
these are a little on the old side, has any thing changed on the beaches of kauai? I might be moveing there soon would like to know where to go when i get there |
| jdr |
Posted - 06/24/2004 : 11:40:34 PM
Just a quick note on Maui Sun Club. We have stayed there many times, and it's always very romantic. Three cabins, and two apartments can be rented in a very large ranch area. Owner lives on-site and is very sweet with great customer service. Website is mauisunclub.com. There is no tv, no phones. This is a place to relax! Nudity is acceptable everywhere in the large ranch property and includes hot tub, barbecues, fruit orchards, wild rain forest, birds and flowers you won't see anywhere else. Spectacular Red Sands Beach is 5-10 minutes away. Many waterfalls and pools are clothing optional. She gives you maps and directions to all of them. Each cabin has a "diary" from past guests, and you may notice the same people coming back year after year. This is not Waikiki or Kona or Lahaina. This is old Hawaii and you will never forget it.
Kona Don |
| jdr |
Posted - 06/24/2004 : 11:30:25 PM
This is an old post, but I just found it and thought I would throw in my two cents as a resident of Hawaii.
Un-sanctioned nude beaches in Hawaii that my wife and I have found and visited:
Oahu - Mokuleia Polo Beach (North Shore)is our home beach
Big Island - Kahena Beach south of Hilo; 69 Beach north of Kailua-Kona
Maui - Red Sands Beach @ Hana; Little Beach @ Makenna (Kihei area)
Kauai - have not found anything ourselves, and the law seems to be getting tougher
Kona Don |
| stewincanada |
Posted - 02/04/2004 : 5:39:10 PM
Yikes - lets hope the sand makes a return for you in the next week or so. It a couple of years since I was at little beach..make sure you give us a report on your return...and have fun.... |
| Kimberly |
Posted - 01/31/2004 : 05:27:09 AM
Now that is a crying shame!
Kim =^.^= |
| LVBareHiker |
Posted - 01/30/2004 : 8:40:25 PM
stewincanada, Take a look at this.
http://www.littlebeachmaui.com
--LVBareHiker |
| Kimberly |
Posted - 01/30/2004 : 01:35:10 AM
stewincanada it has been raining here for over a month now. I check my feel every morning to see if I have webbing between my toes!
Kim =^.^= |
| stewincanada |
Posted - 01/30/2004 : 12:51:40 AM
I will be heading to the Big Island in February for the first time, anyone konw of any nude opportunities there? I am sure given the size compared with the other islands there must be some. I am hodlin gon to that hope to keep my mind off the Vancouver Monsoon season, which appears to be in full swing right now :) |
| LVBareHiker |
Posted - 01/28/2004 : 1:28:08 PM
Kim,
Sure will! It's was quite cool in the soutwest this morning, some parts of Vegas received some snow. |
| Kimberly |
Posted - 01/28/2004 : 05:33:29 AM
Sounds abosultely wonderful LVBareHiker. While your in soaking up the sun in the nude on Maui, think of me sitting here in the cold rainy Northwest.
Kim =^.^= |
| LVBareHiker |
Posted - 01/27/2004 : 3:17:10 PM
Ah, Little Beach, I will be enjoying the warm sands and blue skies soon, I will arrive in Maui on February 13th. I will be joining seven other members of the Las Vegas Bares for a ten day getaway. |
| FireProf |
Posted - 11/17/2003 : 1:36:23 PM
Agree with Cheri,
Maui Sun Club. Maui seems to have the best nude beach on the islands, Little Beach. It is having some problems with locals and such that would like to close it down to nude use, but those Maui nudists are tough and are hanging in there to preserve this beach for nudists.
Some really good friends return to Maui regularly and visit Litte Beach often. They like it alot. Maui Sun Club will be our place to stay next trip. At least they will know where we can go to be nude in Paradise.
We were in Kauai in January '02. We looked all over for nude beaches, using the World Guide to Nude Beaches and Resorts book. The best one we found was Secret Beach on Kauai, up at the north end of the island near Princeville. |
| Cheri |
Posted - 11/17/2003 : 09:49:57 AM
Maui Sun Club is on the Island of Maui
Doing what I can to positively promote nudism
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