Haulover

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  Tom DOriginal Poster

  Feb 28, 2025

  One more question, are food and beverages available or do we have to bring our own?

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  Tom DOriginal Poster

  Mar 1, 2025

  Went yesterday for the first time, some thoughts
  Haulover is much better than Gunnison for several reasons.
  Larger.
  Shorter walk.
  Food and showers in clothing optional area.
  Lower parking fee,
  Some other observations.
  While still predominantly male, the percentage female seemed higher.
  When looking around the fence at the end of the clothing optional sections, the attendance on the other side seemed much lighter. Perhaps they should reduce the clothing required section from 2/3 of the beach to 1/3.
  Seemed like more men arrived shirtless than at Gunnison.
  A few undressed/dressed at the edge of the clothing optional area like I do.
  A few appeared to arrive or leave covered in a towel and having no clothing with them.

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  Tom DOriginal Poster

  Mar 3, 2025

  One thing I forgot to mention is that there appeared to be a smaller number of beachgoers minimally covered at Haulover in comparison to Gunnison. Probably because there are more opportunities for women to be topless and both genders to wear thongs in FL than NJ.

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  Tom DOriginal Poster

  Mar 4, 2025

  Got another quick visit to Haulover yesterday. Another great time. One other thing I noticed is that the crowd is more racially and culturally diverse than Gunnison.

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  Colojeeprado

  Mar 4, 2025

  Thank you for the info on Haulover. I am hopefully headed to the Keys in June and I wanted to try to get a day in at Haulover.
  What was the rate for the parking? I assume it is the lot across the road and access to the beach via the tunnel. This is my info from using Google Maps.
  Is the lot secure? I will be traveling on a motorcycle and not certain what items I may still have on the bike when or if I visit.
  Also was there food and drink available to purchase at the beach or do I need to "Sherpa" my own refreshments.
  Minimal travel makes for minimal luxuries to carry.

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  Jack

  Mar 4, 2025

  Can buy snacks and drinks from food truck on beach. Moderately expensive.

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  Jack

  Mar 4, 2025

  $8.00 on weekdays and $11.00 on weekends plus tax. Use Pay-to-Park.

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  Colojeeprado

  Mar 4, 2025

  I appreciate all of the info, Jackdiver!
  Any other tips and tricks are appreciated.

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  Tom DOriginal Poster

  Mar 4, 2025

  There are lounge chairs and umbrellas available for rent.
  Does anyone know the price?

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  Colojeeprado

  Mar 5, 2025

  [quote]There are lounge chairs and umbrellas available for rent. Does anyone know the price?[/quote] It might be a bargain at any price. How late after sundown can you stay at the beach? I doubt I would stay for very long after and by mid June, we are looking at the Summer solstice happening so the sun will tuck under late. I am sure this Colorado pale skinned guy will be pretty sunned out by then. I'll be packin' sunscreen fer sure.

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  Tom DOriginal Poster

  Mar 5, 2025

  Park closes shortly after sunset.
  If there is no other option for chairs I agree. However the hotel where I am staying offers complimentary folding beach chairs.

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  Gary

  Mar 5, 2025

  Sorry I couldn't meetup again this time. Glad you had a good time there. The food is not bad from the food truck. The quesadillas were really good but I normally bring my own food unless its a spur of the moment visit. Will be going there this Sunday for the sunrise.

  It does get really busy on weekends and I suggest going early. Park in the north lot and early. It fills up fast and the rangers will close access to it. Last time I was there on a Sunday it was closed by noon and it is a bit more of a walk from the other parking lot.

  Have fun when you go.

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  Tom DOriginal Poster

  Mar 5, 2025

  [quote]Sorry I couldn't meetup again this time. Glad you had a good time there. The food is not bad from the food truck. The quesadillas were really good but I normally bring my own food unless its a spur of the moment visit. Will be going there this Sunday for the sunrise. It does get really busy on weekends and I suggest going early. Park in the north lot and early. It fills up fast and the rangers will close access to it. Last time I was there on a Sunday it was closed by noon and it is a bit more of a walk from the other parking lot. Have fun when you go.[/quote] Isn't it chilly to be nude outdoors before sunrise? Won't be going again for a while because we are starting to head north later this morning. I know about full parking lots from Gunnison. Now that I am retired, I only go on weekdays to avoid the crowd.

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  Colojeeprado

  Mar 5, 2025

  I was just doing the Google Street view for Haulover and saw a sign for the chair and umbrella rentals that was a recent pic from 2024.

  Lounge Chair $20
  Umbrella $25
  Cabanas $35
  Cabana Package $65 (I assume that is the awning and chairs)
  Folding Chairs $15

  Also saw a menu pic for the food truck.

  Also the "Pay by Phone" sign that shows the app next to the walkway. I will have to see if I have that app already on my phone.

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  Gary

  Mar 7, 2025

  Ill take some pics and post them here after my visit on Sunday. The guys that run the umbrellas will also take your order for food and deliver it to you.

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