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Mass. has one of the best nude beaches in the U.S., according to CNN

You'll find it on Martha's Vineyard.

The Aquinnah Cliffs on Martha's Vineyard. Photo by Kristi Palma / Boston.com

Travelers looking for sunbathing opportunities sans clothes will find one of the best in the nation in Massachusetts, according to CNN.

The website recently released a list of 10 of the best nude beaches in the U.S. and included Moshup Beach on Martha’s Vineyard.

Here is what CNN wrote, in part, about Moshup Beach:

Framed by multicolored clay cliffs and strewn with wave-splashed boulders, Moshup Beach on Martha’s Vineyard includes both clothing-optional and clothing-required sections along the shore of Aquinnah village on the island’s eastern tip. Moshup offers one of the Vineyard’s best surfing breaks and those who crawl back into their clothes can visit clifftop attractions like historic Gay Head Lighthouse (built in 1799) and take in exhibits on the island’s original Wampanoag people at the Aquinnah Cultural Center.

CNN noted, “It’s always best to check local laws and regulations before stripping at any beach that’s considered clothing optional.”

Other beaches on the list include Hippie Hollow in Texas; Secret Cove in Nevada; and Gunnison Beach in New Jersey.

Check out CNN’s list of 10 of the best nude beaches in the U.S.

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Looking for more things to do on the island? Check out our list of 5 things to do on Martha’s Vineyard. And for more beach fun, check out our ultimate guide to the best beaches in Massachusetts.

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Kristi Palma

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Kristi Palma is the travel writer for Boston.com, focusing on the six New England states. She covers airlines, hotels, and things to do across Boston and New England. She is the author of Scenic Six, a weekly travel newsletter.

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