To the best of my knowledge there are no beaches in South Carolina where we nudists can sunbathe or swim nude without legal repercussions. California and Florida and Hawaii have recognized the economic benefits of designating some beaches as nude or clothing optional. Over the past several years my wife and I have booked vacations at resorts which have nude pools and beaches. The cost of these one week vacations is typically three to four thousand dollars. These trips are usually out of country, Jamaica, Mexico, St. Martin for example.
Assuming, conservatively, three hundred, like minded couples across the entire state, spending that money locally, that would result in nine hundred thousand to one million-two hundred thousand dollars not leaving the state or country. All for the cost of erecting a couple of signs on the beach stating ;" Anti-nudity laws not enforced beyond this point. Nude bathers may be encountered.
Special use fees could also be instituted. Say, $ 10.00 per person. A simple colored plastic bracelett, such as used in the all inclusive resorts would indicate at a glance who is authorized to be on the beach. The State could realize additional income of thousands of dollars per week. Such a system would also keep the "casual gawkers off the beach and that alone would justify the expense to us.
In these dire economic times, can even the most conservative ignore the benefits of designating a nude or clothing optional beach here in South Carolina? I feel that Im too old to pick up the banner and run with it but if someone out there wants to start a letter writing campaign or start a petition, I will give you my full support.
Grin and Bare It
Art
PS, Found this on the web. I don't have any idea if the information is current.
"On the seashore at theSunset Beachtown limit there is a large sign stating that nudity might be encountered. The seclusion of the area, the fact that nomunicipalityhas jurisdiction, and the warmAtlantic Oceanbreezes seem to make Bird Island popular at times withnaturists. Sunset Beach police, who have some authority, but don't enforce laws outside of the town's limits, periodically patrol the beach beyond the town limits using off-road vehicles. Town leaders have discussed the possibility ofannexingBird Island in an effort to restrict nudity. However, the fact that the extreme southwestern tip of Bird Island extends intoSouth Carolinaat theLittle RiverInlet (with no visibledemarcation) adds to any jurisdictional confusion. Nude Sunbathing is ILLEGAL in North Carolina.Although nude sunbathing has been over-looked by many local residents and local authorities, some complaints are having authorites pressed into the position of enforcing state laws.

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