This is our bumper guide to the best gay beaches in the world to inspire your next gaycation…get the Speedos ready!
Waves lapped gently against the shore, the sun beat down and warmed my every fiber, palm trees swayed in the breeze. As I took a sip of my ice-cold mojito, I asked Seby: “Is there anything better than a trip to the beach?”
“Of course” he replied, “a trip to a gay beach!”
I had to admit, he was right. Whether it's the chance to get active in the water, show off your hard work in the gym or simply top up that tan, it’s no secret that many gay guys feel most fabulous at the beach. This has meant that gay beaches hold popped up across the world down the years, providing a hotspot for local gay communities and gay tourists too.
From vibrant city center beaches where summer nightlife lasts well into the early hours or more relaxed, isolated affairs with a cultivated vibe, gay beaches come in as many shapes, sizes, and guises as gay men. Whether you’re searching for the top gay beaches in th
Gay Beach Hawaii
Find the Best Gay Beach Hawaii Has to Offer
GoGayHawaii takes the homework out of your LGBT travel planning! In our quest to find the best gay beach Hawaii has to offer, we surveyed sand, surf and society across the entire Hawaiian island chain to bring you the best gay beach in all of the Hawaiian Islands.
Note that nudity is illegal at all state beaches in Hawaii and many places that used to offer a safe haven for hedonists are now regularly policed by authorities and law enforcement. Take a cue from locals and apply your noodle before enjoying what your mother gave ya in public!
Gay Beach Hawaii &#; Kauai
Donkey Beach – nude sunbathing when permitted (sometimes the cops will enforce clothing restrictions). Very widespread with the men.
Kauapea Beach – also known as “Secret Beach” it can be hard to find. Nude sunbathing when permitted and spectacular views.
Lydgate State Park – has lifeguards and showers, most popular area for gays is between the golf course and the condos. Remember – this is a state park. ‘Nuff said?
Gay Beach
The World&#;s Best Gay Beaches (From Sensational To Secret)
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Beach vacations aren’t everyone’s pitcher of piña colada. But for many, it’s not a vacation unless you’re slathering on sunscreen and flaunting some flesh on a sandy runway. But which gay beaches are the world’s best? Which dunes are the most dapper? From Europe to Asia, and the Americas to Australia…here are our favourite LGBTQ+ beach destinations (along with a secret see we’re not supposed to converse about)!
Thailand (the most extra)
If you’re feeling raucous, the town of Patong and its namesake beach on the island of Phuket may be just the dose of sunshine you need.
Since it was ‘discovered’ in the s, the town has continued to grow and establish itself as a global party hotspot. While not exclusively gay, Patong is *very* LGBTQ+ friendly. You’re also near Paradise Complex, the raucous heart of queer nightlife in Phuket. If you’re after a more subdued vibe, check out Kata Beach. Just fifteen minutes outside of town, it’s trendy with surfers and lacks the overwhelming commercial
Although Copacabana has the fame, Ipanema has the magic. This is the biggest Oh-My-God beach in the Southern Hemisphere. The walkway is full of skaters and cyclists, the barracas (beach huts) a more
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Waikiki
The main urban beach of Honolulu is Waikiki. As the birthplace of surfing, you should expect waves and occasional harsh seas. The two-mile beach is lined with hotels and some parts are closed off for more