Rain and snow and winds and chills; we’ve had enough of this winter gloom here in North America. But after a scroll through Instagram things are on the rise. From Brazil to Australia to France, we found enough beachside hotness to melt every icicle.
And while it may be winter for us, there’s plenty of rising temperatures elsewhere this season. It’s never too early to start planning the next big gay getaway.
Check out our top favorite Instagram beach photos.
15. Puerto Vallarta: Playa De Los Muertos
Notoriously located near the infamous Blue Chairs Resort, beachgoers are extra friendly here.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BdgZL0jAFz7/?tagged=playalosmuertos
14. San Diego: Black’s Beach
Possibly the most fabulous nude beach in America.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bel_3munuvR/?taken-at=239638890
13. San Francisco: Baker Beach
With the Golden Gate Bridge as the backdrop, this beach is a year-round destination.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BeeC_aulr_b/?taken-at=213854579
12. Fort Lauderdale: Sebastian Street Gay Beach
This is Florida’s beach where the gays go to see and be-seen.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BG2StL-hcoZ/?tagged=sebastianstreetbeach
11. Sydney: Lady Jane Beach
Also known as “Lady Jay Beach,” find beautiful surroundings, landscapes, and possible manscapes.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Beg4RkbAcA6/?taken-at=1059078437489665
10. Florianópolis: Praia Mole
Stripped and tanned, the guys at this Brazilian beach are reason enough to go down South.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bef1ISWHmGS/?tagged=praiamole
9. Barcelona: Barceloneta
“Clothing optional” at this beach means urban wear or swim suits.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bei0qfrjM3k/?tagged=barceloneta
8. Mykonos: Super Paradise Beach
Super size? Yes, please! Find the gays on the right end of this small scale beach.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bchg4B1A8Yr/?tagged=superparadisebeach
7. Maui: Little Beach
At this Hawaiian nude beach, you never what kind of new friends you’ll make.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BeEbMg-FYpu/?tagged=littlebeach
6. Los Angeles: Will Rogers Beach
Popular sand destination for gays who seek SoCal sun and wanna see some buns.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BY1zVFtBWbT/?tagged=willrogersbeach
5. Fire Island: Cherry Grove Beach
On the east side somewhere between the pines and the cherry grove, find the gay (and possibly nude) area.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BaDD7l9Ht1Y/?taken-at=242281679
4. Miami: 12th Street Gay Beach
Loud and proud, this is one beachside hangout where the eye-candy area is marked with rainbow flags.
https://www.instagram.com/p/x97dZmpRrq/?tagged=12thstreetgaybeach
3. Rio de Janeiro: Ipanema & Copacabana Beach
White sands and colorful cuties, Brazil has plenty to offer at these beach resorts.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bei3zGeBiak/?tagged=copacabanabeach
2. Lisbon: Costa de Caparica
Stop 19 is where the nude beach begins, but the eye candy stretches beyond the gay area.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BehIaPZBJzr/?taken-at=389195171
1. Nice: Castel Plage
There’s a sunnier reason to visit France. This exclusive beach area is open March – September.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BXw7tSZj38J/?tagged=castelplage
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