Best Nude Beaches in Jamaica

Beachside body painting and late-night naked parties in the hot tub make for a nudist-friendly, and definitely R-rated, resort. On the fringes of the beach, this hotel designates the clothing-optional sections. Before entertaining fantasies of the Playboy Mansion, however, consider that the nude beach here is more like a coed locker room at the YMCA, populated in large part by the few people in the world who truly don't care what others think of their bodies -- in other words, seniors and daring drunks. Also remember that the resort is shared with many members of the Hedonism II crowd (an even more risque hotel).

Not all topless sunbathers are party-hardy 20-year-olds. Sunset Beach is actually a great choice for families: Couples can bring the kids but still partake in some adult indulgences, like the nude beach down the shore from the resort. There are "no cameras" and "adults only" postings about 50 yards before the beach begins to make sure families don't accidentally stumble upon it -- which is especially important since the beach skirts the question of clothing "optional" by enforcing no bathing suits at all.

The Gran Bahia is a good choice for low-key parents and couples interested in naked sunbathing, but not partying. Despite the all-night karaoke, it's a pretty tame crowd, and the nude beach on the far western edge of the property is blocked off by a tall fence.