Palm Beach County, Florida
Sunsport Gardens
Sunsport Gardens is a family-friendly naturist resort on 40 acres in Loxahatchee, west of Palm Beach.
About this place
Sunsport Gardens is a family-friendly naturist resort on 40 acres in Loxahatchee, west of Palm Beach. You'll find a mix of overnight guests and day visitors, plus a residential community of members who live on-site year-round. The property includes a large pool, hot tub, tennis and pickleball courts, volleyball, and lake access for kayaking or paddleboarding. Trails wind through wooded areas if you want to walk or bike. Accommodations range from basic motel-style rooms to cottages and RV sites. Some units have kitchenettes. The clubhouse has a restaurant and bar that serves breakfast and lunch on weekends, plus dinner on Friday and Saturday nights. You can also grill at your site or use communal BBQ areas. Sunsport caters to couples and families. Single men need to contact the office in advance for approval and pay a higher day rate. Kids are welcome, and you'll see them around the pool and playground. The atmosphere is low-key—people read, swim, play games, or just sit in the sun. Weekends get busier, especially during events like themed dinners or live music nights. The resort is about 20 minutes from the turnpike and an hour from both coasts. Cell service can be spotty depending on your carrier. If you're visiting for the day, arrive early on weekends because parking fills up. Memberships are available if you plan to visit often, which lowers your daily fees.
Etiquette & ground rules
Nudity is required in pools, hot tub, and lake. Clothing is optional elsewhere, but most people stay nude outdoors and dress only for meals or cooler weather. Carry a towel to sit on at all times—this is strictly enforced. No photos anywhere on the property without explicit permission from everyone in frame, and even then, keep cameras off pool decks and common areas. Kids follow the same nudity rules as adults. Don't stare, and keep conversations appropriate for a family environment. Single men should stay in public areas and avoid approaching groups uninvited. Respect residents' privacy—some areas are marked as private or residential only.
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