Comments for Gunnison Beach
On a clear day at Gunnison Beach, it's possible to see the New York skyline. That's because the Northern New Jersey beach, part of the Gateway National Recreation Area, is conveniently located to the Big Apple. During the summer months, there's even round-trip ferry service from Lower Manhattan.
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Posted March 8, 2013 08:25 am
Incredible Beach
Former Jersey Shore resident who misses Gunnison. Friendly mixed group of people, great sandy beach. Most relaxing beach I have known. I used to get there at 7:00am and chill{?} out for the day.
My pool here in Venice (I call it Gunnison South) is wonderful and I can use it all year in complete privacy. But I miss the ambiance and beauty of Gunnison.
-Michael A.
venice, Florida
Posted August 29, 2012 04:37 pm
Awesome
I had an awesome time. It was just a great experience. Every clothing-optional location has it own unique style. This one was fantastic. On the weekend I went there was a Reunion and another organized group, so besides the usual beaching, there was no shortage of activities and interaction. Again, it was awesome.
-Matt
Nassau
Posted September 9, 2011 12:55 pm
A Hurriquake or an Earthicane, in one week
After 'coming out' (so to speak) again around Labor Day 2010 as a naturist, I very much looked forward to being around like-minded folks on what I hoped would be a very crowded and sunny Gunnison Beach this year (2011.) Other people noticed the earth shaking (as did I) when that quirky quake hit (yes, I was at the beach, and thought my umbrella was attached to my chair until I looked around and noticed, nope, that was not what it was) and a very frantic looking man next to me on the beach-who was feverishly checking his iphone said that he was from Los Angeles-and that we were having an earthquake. Nobody in the water even noticed. Then, the same week, Hurricane Irene flooded the Gunnison beach area, just in time for Labor Day, and Gunnison has been closed ever since (all of the 'textiled' beaches on the barrier have been open, however.) Not to worry, there was Lighthouse Beach on Fire Island. Oh, Irene! What did all of those people do to you to ruin our Day at Gunnison Beach?
-Rob K.
New York, New York
Posted June 27, 2011 10:57 pm
Wonderful and Fun Experience
I recently visited Gunnison Beach with my boyfriend for the first time in May. It was absolutely a wonderful and fun experience. The people are so nice and everyone is friendly. In fact, we have been back two more times since. It is very liberating and the you will definitely enjoy being there. We will continue to go back many, many more times
-RJ and JA
Secaucus, New Jersey
Posted June 12, 2011 12:52 pm
Hot Tub Iin the Sand.
I had been to Gunnison Beach 15 times in 18 weekends in the summer of 1997. I've been there maybe 10 times since then (transportation problems).
I do remember one day a number of years ago how one group of innovative people brought with them a waterproof tarp big enough to hold at least 100 gallons of water, and a number of children-sized sand buckets. They formed a line of about 15 people that would pass full buckets of water from the shoreline all the way up to the place where they had dug a pit in the sand and placed the waterproof tarp.
They then sat in this homemade hot tub that was formed right in the sand for at least 6 hours until very late in the afternoon. When it was time to start disassembling this contraption they just grabbed the buckets and threw the water back into the ocean.
That was the only day that I saw such a contraption but it left an impression I won't forget.
-nudist0885
Burlington County, New Jersey
Posted March 20, 2011 05:35 am
Oasis
Living in the city, sometimes it feels as if the abundance of concrete is closing in on me.The news that there was a nude beach at Sandy Hook that I could reach by boat from the West side was an awakening. Boat rides, I love, and, on landing, friends and I walked in quiet anticipation until we came to the oasis and upon seeing a line of nude people standing on line at a food truck on the beach, we let our howling laughter go; we were at ease.
We disrobed while walking to the shore and into the surf; it was a very warm August day.We did go back many times, each time experiencing, with surprise, the nude oasis rising out of the high grasses of the National Seashore, it being so, so calming.
-Louis P.
NYC, New York
Posted February 25, 2011 06:34 pm
Gunnison Visit
My wife and I visited Gunnison for the first time in summer 2009. It's a great beach! Very clean, big, and beautiful. There are lots of visitors, both young & old.
It seems like most of the local naturists come more prepared that we did. It tends to be very windy at Gunnison and the wind picks up the beach's very fine sand. It can get in your eyes, mouth, food, everywhere.
When the wind is blowing as hard as it was the day we were there, it stings to be hit by it. The local naturists know this and come prepared with large, long, and colorful wind shields. We sneaked in close to one and were fairly protected most of the day.
-Lonnie
New Philadelphia, Ohio
Posted January 28, 2011 01:57 pm
Friendly
My first visit was a few years ago and I hadn't planned a trip to the beach. I found myself in the area and had some time on my hands and knew it was nearby so stopped by to check it out.
Not having planned a day at the beach, I was not prepared with sunscreen so thought it best to only stay briefly. It was such a nice day, though. After about an hour and a half, when I got up to leave, the people sitting nearby asked why I was leaving so soon. I explained the situation and they offered me an extra umbrella and a cold drink. I thought to myself, wow, this is really a nice beach!
It's a long drive and not convenient, but much more so than a flight to FL. I get back when I can and always enjoy the day. It's a long day, you do have to get there early on a weekend for parking, and its a hike to the water, but it's worth it! Much less crowded on the weekdays.
-S.
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Posted January 26, 2011 09:02 pm
Sun + Friendship
We've been going to Gunnison Beach since 1988. So much about Gunnison is nice: the beach, the clear water, and of course the ability to go nude. But perhaps the best part is the friendship. We'll set up our chairs and go to say Hello to people, and by the time we get back to our chairs more than a few hours have passed.
People bring food to share at the beach; we e-mail during the week to compare and confirm plans; we meet off-season for social events; and we count our fellow beach-goers as some of our best friends. It's truly a gem of a place.
-Paul
Highlands, New Jersey
Posted April 9, 2013 04:41 am
Great
Great place no clothes needed, sun, relax, young & old from 18 to 99. You must try this everyone is nice who goes nude.
-Dennis
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania