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Conference moira::naturism

Title:Naturism
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Moderator:GENRAL::KILGORE
Created:Tue Jan 26 1988
Last Modified:Wed May 07 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:457
Total number of notes:3687

319.0. "Manamet Beach, MA" by NODEMO::DITOMMASO (I cant get use to this lifestyle) Mon Jun 17 1991 14:54

  Has anyone been to Manamet beach on the South Shore (in Mass.)

  I have not been there yet, however my brother went there this weekend.
  He has been going to Manamet for three years now, and so far has never
  received any hassle at all for being naked.

  The general attire on the beach is topless for women, with a few here
  and there nude.  Most men wear shorts.

  According to my brother, the beach is never very crowded, except on 
  weekends which can get a little crowded.

  The beach is at the bottom of some very high (3 or 4 hundred feet) cliffs
  ... which run along the beach for a few miles.  There are only a few
  sets of stairs that lead to the beach.  Parking on the access roads to
  the stairs is restricted.  There is a church parking lot about 100 or so
  yards away that allows all day parking.

  Since getting to the beach requires a long treck down a very long flight
  of stairs, I suspect both police and beach goers avoid that part of
  the beach.  This provides a nice uncrowded beach.

  I am not sure of the town the beach is in, (its one or two towns south
  of Marshfield)

  I will try to get some directions and post them here soon.  It sounds
  like a great place, and hassle free (especially during the week)

  Paul
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319.1Manomet ?ASABET::CLOSETue Jun 18 1991 11:268
    Sounds to me like your talking about Manomet beach in Plymouth. I lived
    in Plymouth and the south shore for years and never even heard rumor of
    any nude beach in the area. 
    I'm also a bit confused about your mention of the church parking lot. 
    There is a church lot about 100 yards from White Horse beach, about 
    5 miles north of Manomet but I don't recall any church in Manonet. 
       
    Jim
319.2that must be it ..21775::DITOMMASOI cant get use to this lifestyleTue Jun 18 1991 17:1326
  Yes, thats probably it, .. Manomet 

  I'd say I probably spelled it wrong.  And since its that, Plymouth must
  be where its at!  Also, I recognize White Horse Beach being mentioned
  by my brother, however, he did state specifically that it wasn't White
  Horse Beach that he goes to.   

  Either way, since you seem to know where I'm talking about, you might
  check it out.  My brother has assured me that he and his girlfriend have
  sunbathed many times there nude, without ANY hassles at all.  Also 
  a good number of women (if not most) are topless.  

  Again, I'd say that maybe the section of beach that he goes to, being
  only accessable by walking down a number of stairs, is probably secluded
  enough where only a small number of people frequent it. 

  He also went there this last saturday, and said that the number of people
  was greater than usual, but still not very crowded.  He and his girlfriend
  were nude, as well as a number of topless women and a few select other
  nude folks.  

  I'd give it a try!
  (I plan on it some time this summer!)
  
  Paul
319.3ASPII::BALDWINMon Jul 15 1991 20:0911
    Paul,
    
    I'm heading down this weekend if you'd care to go with us. I'm 
    going down to my sister's place in Plymouth anyway, and besides, 
    my girlfriend wants to go. Send me mail and let me know. (Couldn't 
    reach your node).
    
    Kevin
    
    p.s. - yes, I'm serious...if you can't beat 'em, etc. (sigh)
319.4ASPII::BALDWINMon Jul 15 1991 20:294
    re:-.last
    
    If you have directions, I'd appreciate you sending me mail on it if you
    have the time. Hope to see you there ;')
319.5My parents have a place in ManometHPSRAD::JWILLIAMSJohn Williams Cirrus 297-6141Thu Jul 25 1991 13:2910
Needless to say I've been there many times and have yet to see anything even
resembling CO. Are you talking about the point? There is a small stretch of
rocky beach between the two points that separate Manomet beach ( private )
and White Horse beach ( public ). I've only seen this stretch of beach from
the lobster pound ( meaning it ain't so secluded ). Maybe I'm thinking of the
wrong place.

Please give directions!

							John.
319.6trying to get them actually, .. I've never been there.NODEMO::DITOMMASOI cant get use to this lifestyleFri Jul 26 1991 11:2219
   Hi, ..

    I'll try to get directions tonight (when I see my brother) ... I've
   never been there.  (my brother is difficult to get in touch with)
  

    Anyways, .. yes, its the private section.  Actually in Mass.  there is
   no such thing as a "private" beach between the high water mark and the
   low water mark.   This is public property.  I suspect the high water
   mark is where the cliffs begin on this section of beach. 
  
    My brother said last time he was there, at around 5 or so, a lady 
   came down and tried to kick everyone off the beach, claiming she owned
   it.   (he didn't bother to argue, he was leaving anyways)

    Anyways, I'll post the directions as soon as I get them.

   Paul
319.7directions at last!NODEMO::DITOMMASOI cant get use to this lifestyleFri Jul 26 1991 21:4224
    
    
    Here are the directions!  (finally!)
    
    Comming from north (marlboro)
    
    Rt 128 South, To Rt 3 South, Exit 4 to Plymouth (only left hand
    exit on highway),  Follow road for about 3 miles, (go past pilgram
    power plant, also past Plymouth Plantation Road).  You come to
    an intersection with a set of lights and you see a sign for 
    white horse beach (don't take that left),  go straight until
    you come to St. Bart's Church (I think thats the st., a big white
    church) take that right at the church, and park in the church parking
    lot.  (big lot) -  across from the parking lot (east) is the access
    road to the beach,  Walk down that road to the end (about 200 yards)
    stairs to beach are at the end of the road.  Once you're on the beach,
    go left, ALL THE WAY TO THE POINT.  (some times difficult to get to 
    at high tide, about 10-15 minute walk).  Its a private little area
    and you should have no problems ... 
     
    
    Enjoy!
    Paul