Apollo Beach

From New Smyrna Beach take A1A (S Atlantic Ave) south to the park entrance station, then drive south on the park road to parking area 5, the last lot. Entrance is $25 per vehicle, $20 per motorcycle or $15 per walker or cyclist, valid seven days; card or mobile payment only, no cash. Lot 5 is small (around 30 spaces), roadside parking is not allowed, and on weekends it is usually full by mid-morning. A short boardwalk crosses the dune; then walk south along the sand. No public transport. Soft sand makes it unsuitable for wheelchairs beyond the boardwalk.

Visitors describe Apollo's nude stretch as quieter and more relaxed than Playalinda, with a mix of regular local naturists and couples. The main complaint is parking: regulars say you need to arrive early on weekends or you will not get a space. Facilities are minimal, with no shade or showers, so people bring umbrellas and water. Some reviewers note that nude visitors sit close to the boardwalk rather than respecting the 150-yard buffer, which surprises families using lot 5. Wildlife on the drive in and the long empty walk south toward Klondike are frequently mentioned positives.

Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.

Volusia County has no public nudity ordinance, and nude use south of parking area 5 has been tolerated by the National Park Service since a 2000 understanding with naturist groups; the park has never formally designated it. Lewd behaviour is prosecuted, and the 2025 Superintendent's Compendium contains no nudity rule either way.

Naturism at Apollo Beach sits under United States's rules for de facto tolerance — usually left alone if you keep it non-sexual and low-drama.

Full country law: United States public nudity guide.

Researched 24 October 2026. No official source confirms naturist status, so treat it as unverified.