About La Jolla's Black's Beach

A "Nakation" is a naked vacation and is considered one of the latest trends to help Americans break out of the nation's economic slump and national malaise. Not sure how "getting naked" and romping on the beach will help my finances, but one of the TripAdvisor's top ten nude beaches in the nation is Black's Beach in San Diego County.

La Jolla is home to the two mile Black's Beach and portions of the beach are governed under the city and other parts are in a state park zone where nudity was legal until 2009. Citations for nudity are a possibility, but the California State Parks says they have no plans to shut down the clothing optional status at Black's Beach. It is considered one of the largest nude beaches in the United States and is popular with nudists from all over the world. The beach is long, private and with the cliffs above you can watch the hang gliders and para-gliders sail by.

Nakations are here to stay and if beaches aren't your thing, you might want to check out the naked sauna in Finland, naked golf in France, naked festival in Japan, naked scuba diving around the world and how about living naked at the naked village in Spain!

Not sure how to go about taking a naked vacation? The American Association for Nude Recreation has a Q & A - click here. And if you just want to freak out your family and friends you can order a "Nakation in a Box". For $74 you get a nakation towel, sunscreen, temporary tattoos, a t-shirt and more...

Are you in a "nakation state of mind?" Maybe its time to consider it ... at least you can pack light and avoid the airline baggage fees!

There is no better way to get to know your neighborhood than driving without a map and getting lost.

When I arrived in La Jolla, California in 1976, I was captivated by the beauty of the Ocean that seem to be all around you La Jolla is surrounded by hills with great ocean views. Nevertheless, there are wonderful narrow curvy roads that lead you to the top of those hills and end in cul-de-sacs with outstanding ocean views.

As a Realtor, I have had the opportunity to view many of these homes that do not have the ocean views but do have the La Jolla Old Charm. Spanish and Contemporary homes going up Lookout Drive and Hillside. I have explored all those roads. Driving around the many La Jolla Beaches there are small streets West of La Jolla Blvd. and West of La Jolla Shores Drive with many charming cottages that lead you to fabulous beaches. With my kids I have swam in all those beaches. Now, after many years in the Real Estate Business, I don't need a map any longer. I can find my way around quite easy.

Nevertheless, going up Via Capri and looking right at the magnificent coast line all the way to Del Mar, especially when the Ocean has a deep blue color, I can't help myself of being surprised every time and letting a big "Ohh" of admiration.

Isaac Bensussen-www.besthomesinlajolla.com