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2 Rooms left Saturday July 18th at Terra Cotta Inn

2009-07-15T18:09:00.000-07:00

This weekend, Saturday 18, we have just 2 rooms left at The Terra Cotta Inn clothing optional resort and spa located here in sunny Palm Springs, California. Friday is sold out.

The weather is perfect for nude sunbathing. Nice and sunny and warm.

We are so popular, we also only have 1 room left today Wednesday and tomorrow Thursday July 15 & 16. Now we are the only hotel in town that is busy this time of year because we have a high pressure pool side misting cooling system. So no matter what the temperature outside, our guests are nice and comfortable poolside.

So you can really relax, we allow early check in (10am) and late check out (5pm).

We are the most popular clothing optional resort in the western US. We are the most mainstream nudist resort in the US and perfect for couples trying topless or nude sunbathing for the first time.

Give us a call at 800-786-6938 for more information or to make reservations.

Visit our site at http://sunnyfun.com

We hope to see you soon in sunny Palm Springs!
Posted by Tom Mulhall at 12:03 PM
Labels: clothing optional, ice cream, ice cream social, nude sunbathing, nudist resort, palm springs, terra cotta, terra cotta inn, weekend

2 rooms left at Terra Cotta Inn the weekend of July 17th & 18th

2009-07-14T12:45:00.000-07:00

This weekend, July 17 and 18, we have just 2 rooms left at The Terra Cotta Inn clothing optional resort and spa located here in sunny Palm Springs, California.

The weather is perfect for nude sunbathing. Nice and sunny and warm.

We are so busy, we also only have 1 room left this Wednesday and Thursday July 15 & 16. Now we are the only hotel in town that is busy this time of year because we have a high pressure pool side misting cooling system. So no matter what the temperature outside, our guests are nice and comfortable poolside.

So you can really relax, we allow early check in (10am) and late check out (5pm).

We are the most popular clothing optional resort in the western US. We are the most mainstream nudist resort in the US and perfect for couples trying topless or nude sunbathing for the first time.

Give us a call at 800-786-6938 for more information or to make reservations.

Visit our site at http://sunnyfun.com

We hope to see you soon in sunny Palm Springs!

Nude Beach goers at San Onofre to get tickets after Labor Day

2009-07-14T12:41:00.000-07:00

Nude Beach goers at San Onofre to get tickets after Labor Day

So much for people thinking we live in a democracy here in California.

San Onofre nude beach has been a nude beach for almost 50 years. Then last year a dictator of "moral values" took over as the head (but obviously not brains) of the states Parks department. Obviously she has major issues with nudity and people enjoying themselves while nude sunbathing.

She declared San Onofre Nude Beach illegal to go nude sunbathing. Naturists sued. They won in the lower courts, but lost in the court of appeals. Now they are deciding whether to appeal to the California Supreme Court.

This is a very popular nude beach. It is the most popular one at the San Onofre area. In a poll that was on the San Clemente Times website (before the results were taken down) it was over 80% of people were in favor of the nude beach.

So much for us being a democracy. It's sad here in America that one nasty politician with power can undo 50 years of public use of a nude beach.

Here is the story: click here

"Bare beach goers at Trail 6 in San Onofre State Beach will get away with a warning through the summer.

State officials said they plan to educate the public at the traditionally clothing-optional beach about the new ban -- posting signs and verbally warning state park visitors through Labor Day weekend.

"After that time, appropriate enforcement action will be taken including citation and arrest if necessary," said Ken Kramer, district superintendent of the Orange Coast District. The citation fine is unclear because it's ultimately determined by the courts, Kramer said.

At the same time, a group of nudists who want to keep it clothing-optional at the 1,000-foot stretch of beach are considering appealing their case to the state's Supreme Court after they lost the latest legal wrangling...

"Apparently, they are happy to collect the significant revenue Trail 6 generates in day use fees," Baylis said of the citation delay...

Their decision overturned a lower court's decision in which an Orange County Superior Court judge ruled that the Cahill Policy is indeed a regulation and that state Department of Parks and Recreation violated procedure when they adopted a nudity ban without first seeking public feedback...

For the full story click here

It will be sad if it closes. We have many guests from the midwest and east coast come out here in the summer and spend Sunday nights thru Friday nights at our resort in Palm Springs and go to San Onofre on Saturday and Sunday to go nude sunbathing at the beach, so they can have a beach experience. Now they won't suffer as they will just spend the whole week at our resort, but there staying there I'm sure brought in a lot of revenue to that area as the nude beach is the post popular beach in that whole state park.

Too bad the idiots at the state Parks department don't open their eyes to see how Haulover Beach became the most popular beach in Miami because it is a nude beach. They could also look to Palm Springs where they would see that our nude resort, The Terra Cotta Inn has had the highest occupancy rate of ALL hotels in Palm Springs in the summertime for over the last 10 years.

So if you are looking for a fun, relaxing vacation, give us a call at 800-786-6938.

We are the most mainstream nudist resort in the US and are perfect for couples trying topless or nude sunbathing for the first time.

Visit our site at http://sunnyfun.com

We hope to see you soon in sunny Palm Springs!

Summer Time discounts at The Terra Cotta Inn, Palm Springs, California

2009-07-13T22:41:00.000-07:00

Every July and August, we have special rates here at The Terra Cotta Inn clothing optional resort and spa in sunny Palm Springs, California on Monday through Thursday nights. Stay 1 night and get 50% off on your 2nd night stay. We continue with this discount if you are staying 3 or 4 nights midweek. Our rates start at
$149/couple/night midweek plus City of Palm Springs room tax.

We have been open almost 15 years and we have always been the best value nudist resort in the US. It is no wonder then that in this economy, we were the only hotel of ALL established hotels in Palm Springs that had an increase in room sales last year. We were up 5.85% in 2008. This April, 2009 was our busiest month in our entire history.

Because we are such a great value, we have guests from around the world vacation with us. We are the ONLY nudist resort west of the Mississippi that is busy 7 days a week, not just weekends like typical nude places.

And our great value is not just limited to our room rates. Look what else you get:

We always have early check in at (10am) and late check out until 5pm at no extra charge.

With every stay, we include complimentary breakfast and afternoon snacks.

We have top of the line beds, free Godiva brand in room coffee, state of the art salt water pool and jacuzzi that feels heavenly on your bare skin, high pressure poolside misting/cooling system, free wifi, DVD players in all rooms and a free video library, iPod docks and much more.

This summer our massage therapists are running a special, get 1 one hour massage and the 2nd massage is half priced. This can be split by a couple or taken by the same person. And obviously you do not have to receive both massages on the same day. This special is available 7 days a week.

This summer, we have special discounts from some of the finest restaurants in the Palm Springs area.

Here are some examples:
The Falls Restaurant Palm Springs. They have the best prime steaks. 15% off your dining charge.

Matchbox Bistro - Great pizzas and other bistro food. 15% off your dining charge.

Ichiban Japanese Steak House - 30% off any teppanyaki style dinner. Sunday thru Friday only

Pepper's Thai Cuisine - 20% off

Wang's in the Desert (They have the best chinese food). 15% off dinner.

Desert Hills Premium Outlet Mall - Free VIP coupon book

As we find more discounts, we will post them here. If you are a local restaurant, contact us and I will be happy to list your summertime discounts.

Make this the year you stop taking boring, hum drum chain hotel vacations. Try a new fun experience.

Try topless or nude sunbathing at our fun nudist resort The Terra Cotta Inn. We are the most mainstream nudist resort in the US and are perfect for first time topless and nude sunbathing couples.

Last year AOL.com and tripadvisor.com picked us as one of the 10 best clothing optional resorts in the world. And in July 2009 news.au.com, Australia's major news website picked us as one of the 10 best nudist resorts in the world. Los Angeles Magazine has picked us as one of their 4 favorite hotels for couples in Palm Springs as has the Good Morning San Diego show.

So for a fun vacation call us at 800-786-6938.

Visit our site at http://sunnyfun.com

We hope to see you soon in sunny Palm Springs!

Skin is In - Happy National Nude Day July 14th, 2009

2009-07-13T22:38:00.000-07:00

Nude Recreation Week is coming to a close. It has been a great week as far as positive PR for nude recreation.

The American Association for Nude Recreation has done a fantastic job in positively promoting the joys of skinny dipping. Their idea for the Guinness World Record in North America for skinny dipping was brilliant.

National Nude Day reminds everyone who much fun you can have enjoying life in the nude.

If you work at home, work in the nude tomorrow. If you have to wear clothes then skinny dip in your back yard if you have a pool. If you don't have access to a pool, relax in your home in the nude when you get off of work. Go to sleep in the nude.

The human body is a wonderful thing. People need to realize that there is nothing to be ashamed of by not wearing clothes. In Europe, most beaches are topless and many are nude. Slowly the US is catching up to Europe in realizing Nude does not have to mean Lewd.

So enjoy life Au Naturel Tomorrow.

Tom
The Terra Cotta Inn clothing optional resort and spa
http://sunnyfun.com
For reservations or information call 1-800-786-6938

For more information about this fun holiday Click here

Day use is available 7 days a week at Terra Cotta Inn

2009-07-13T22:35:00.000-07:00

July 12, 2009
Day use is Available at The Terra Cotta Inn, Palm Springs, California

We are the most popular nudist resort in Palm Springs. We have guests from around the world stay with us. We are the only nudist resort that consistently sells out midweek.

Here in Palm Springs, we really don't have any competition. Most people who enjoy nude recreation enjoy talking with other people and are very social. So they only stay at nudist resorts that are popular and busy which means our resort, The Terra Cotta Inn clothing optional resort and spa.

When we are full midweek, our guests if they are unable to change their vacation dates, will normally check into another hotel in town like a Marriott or Hilton and then see us each day for day use.

We also have guests who book time shares in town and stay with us for day use. And we have many Southern Californians who are just escaping for a day of sun, fun, and relaxation.

Day use is from 10am until 5pm. We have day use available 7 days a week.

It is only $25/couple on Monday thru Thursday and $30/couple on weekends. We even serve complimentary snacks at 4pm for our guests each day. Our day use is the best bargain in town.

We provide you with big fluffy pool towels so you don't have to go back with wet towels.

For those guests playing hookie from work, we have free wifi so you are more than welcome to bring your laptops.

We normally book only 5 couples/day for day use as we do not want to overcrowd our resort. So you do need to call in advance to make reservations.

We have a soda machine where soda is only $.50/can. You are also welcome to bring your own beverages. Coolers are welcome.

We use a local restaurant that serves lunches such as pizza, pasta, burgers, subs, salads, and lots of sides like fries, chicken wings, onion rings, etc. We take orders poolside and deliver you your lunch poolside everyday at 1pm. You can also bring your own lunch and snacks.

You are also more than welcome to book one of our many fantastic massages. Examiner.com recommended our massages as some of the best in Palm Springs. We were honored to be on their list of the top 8 spas in town. Naturally, we were the only nudist resort that was recommended. In the above photo you can see a hot rocks massage being performed.

So if you want to getaway for the day, call us for day use.

Give us a call at 800-786-6938.

Visit our site at http://sunnyfun.com

We hope to see you soon in sunny Palm Springs!

Guinness World Record Skinny Dip at Terra Cotta Inn

2009-07-11T23:13:00.000-07:00

Woo Hoo!!! Today skinny dippers across North America set a world record. Here at our resort, The Terra Cotta Inn clothing optional resort and spa we had 41 people in our pool at noon. Staying at our resort for overnight or for the day we had 55 people. So 41 out of 55 is a pretty good participation.

we set a record for most guests ever here at one time. Normally, we are full and we have 34 people (17 rooms). Then we book 5 couples for day use (44 people). And since we allow early check in and late check out, we will normally have 50 people at a time here. But, we took more guests than usual for day use, thus we had 55 people here.

We have a lot of teachers at our resort, especially in the summer as they all stay here for 1 or 2 weeks at a time. They don't want to be around kids, so we are the ONLY nudist resort in the US teachers really love as all other nudist resorts book families and all their noisy kids.

Teachers are terrified that they would have their picture on the web as they are afraid of losing their jobs. So none of the teachers were in the pool at noon.

We had our local newspaper, the Desert Sun cover the story at our resort. A photographer was here from the paper and took a picture of everyone in the pool.

We also had a reporter from Germany here covering the story. That was pretty cool.

Then at 4pm we had a gigantic ice cream social.

So if you have always wanted a fun vacation, try a clothing optional one at our resort. We are the most mainstream nudist resort in the US and are perfect for couples trying topless or nude sunbathing for the first time.

Give us a call at 800-786-6938.

Visit our site at http://sunnyfun.com

We hope to see you in sunny Palm Springs!

16 more hours until the World Record Skinny Dip Saturday July 11th

2009-07-11T23:10:00.000-07:00

All of our guests are so excited to set the Guinness record for skinny dipping tomorrow. They can't wait. And we're excited too.

The American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR) has created a marketing coup. All over the internet, on radio and TV stations, and in newspapers all you are reading and hearing about is The AANR/ Guinness Book of World Records skinny dipping record this Saturday July 11th.

Here is sunny Palm Springs, California our resort The Terra Cotta Inn clothing optional resort and spa is participating. We are full for this fun event.

We have been written about in our local newspaper the Desert Sun. Our local NBC TV affiliate, KMIR has also been to our resort to cover the pre-event.

Today the record setting skinny dipping story was a front page story in the USA Today newspaper weekend section.

As always, our guests comfort comes first at our resort. We have already turned away in excess of 100 couples wanting just to show up for the day.

I was interviewed on a LA area radio station earlier today. The DJ said "so everyone is invited to come down to Terra Cotta Inn tomorrow and jump in you pool naked at noon, right?" I said no, it will only be for hotel guests and 10 couples for day use. We are full. I don't want to over crowd my hotel with hundreds of people so that there is no space for guests to enjoy our beautiful facilities. It is supposed to be a fun event, not a cattle call."

The DJ said "come on, you honestly expect me to believe in this economy you're going to turn away paying customers that want to hang out at your resort for the skinny dip?" I said, "Yep your right. Would you want to be some place where there was no shade, wall to wall people, no pool chairs, etc. just because management was greedy and overbooked a special event? I want our guests to have fun which is why we are having an ice cream social to celebrate. You can't have fun if you are crammed in like a sardine."

The DJ said, "that's a pretty cool. Your place sounds like a nice place. I'll have to talk to my wife. I hope we'll go there someday." And I hope they do as we are very popular with first timers.

In most industries, they always say, bigger does not mean better. And it is especially true in the hotel industry. That is why for instance, we have the highest occupancy rates of ALL hotels in Palm Springs in the summer time. We are a 17 room inn, yet we will bring in almost 1.0% of the city of Palm Springs' bed tax in the summer, we are that busy and popular.

And this July, our occupancy rate is great. As an example, not only are our rooms sold out this weekend, we also only have 1 empty room this Wednesday and Thursday July 16th and 17th. One of the reasons we have such a nice resort and are such a great value is we have guests 7 days a week instead of just weekends like typical nudist resorts.

So if you have always wanted to try topless or nude sunbathing, we are the perfect resort. We are the most mainstream nudist resort in the US and are perfect for couples trying topless or nude sunbathing for the first time.

Give us a call at 800-786-6938 if you have more questions or to make reservations.

Visit our site at http://sunnyfun.com

Sorry we are full for the world record skinny dip. However, if you have ever been a guests of Terra Cotta Inn you know we we don't over pack the hotel with people which is why we have one of the highest repeat guest rates in the travel industry.

We hope to see you soon in sunny Palm Springs!

Only 3 rooms left at Terra Cotta Inn weekend of July 10th

2009-07-08T22:24:00.000-07:00

This weekend, July 11th, we have just 3 rooms left at The Terra Cotta Inn clothing optional resort and spa located here in sunny Palm Springs, California.

The weather is perfect for nude sunbathing. Nice and sunny and warm.

This weekend will be an especially fun weekend as we are having a FREE ice cream social on Saturday afternoon for all our guests.

How often as an adult do you get to eat as much ice cream as you like and not have to feel guilty? We have a whole table full of toppings for your favorite flavors. It is pure decadence!

You are more than welcome to book just the Saturday night July 11th. Or to really relax, book the Friday and Saturday nights. We allow early check in (10am) and late check out (5pm).

We are the most popular clothing optional resort in the western US. We are the most mainstream nudist resort in the US and perfect for couples trying topless or nude sunbathing for the first time.

Give us a call at 800-786-6938 for more information or to make reservations.

Visit our site at http://sunnyfun.com

We hope to see you soon in sunny Palm Springs!

Terra Cotta Inn going for Guinness world record skinny dip July 11th

2009-07-06T13:39:00.000-07:00

Palm Springs Clothing Optional Resort is Going for the Guinness World Records™ in
the Largest Skinny Dip across North America July 11th

Palm Springs (July 6, 2009) - July 6th kicks off the 34th anniversary of Nude Recreation Week where people are reminded that they can skip hum drum boring chain hotel vacations and travel to fun clothing optional resorts around the world for fun vacations.

Capping this fun week is the world record attempt for largest skinny dip ever on July 11th.

Join The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa located in always sunny Palm Springs, California as they help set the initial record for the largest skinny dip across North America.

You are invited as is the media to make one for the record books. It is an American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR) sponsored record event.

Cool down and have fun while helping to set this record. Here are the details:

Date: Saturday, July 11th, 2009
Time: 12:00pm (noon) PST
Location: The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
2388 East Racquet Club Road
Palm Springs, California 92262
1-800-786-6938
Contact: Tom Mulhall, owner Terra Cotta Inn
Resort site: http://sunnyfun.com
Resort Blog: http://theterracottainn.blogspot.com

Not a nudist? No problem! Skinny dipping is a fun, wholesome tradition in the U.S. advocated by such famous Americans as Benjamin Franklin, And Presidents John Quincy Adams, Teddy Roosevelt, and Kennedy.

The Terra Cotta Inn is perfect for couples trying topless and nude sunbathing for the first time. Honored by AOL.com and tripadvisor.com as one of the 10 best clothing optional resorts in the world, they are the perfect resort for couples trying skinny dipping together for the first time.

Terra Cotta is a historic mid-century modern boutique nudist resort designed by the famous architect Albert Frey originally as a celebrity hideaway. Now, guests from around the world stay there. With one of the highest repeat guest rates in the travel industry at just over 75%, they are the most popular resort to stay at in Palm Springs.

And so that you have a fun weekend, Terra Cotta Inn has check in as early as 10am on Friday July 10th and check outs as late as 5pm on Sunday the 12th at no extra charge.

If you have always wanted to say you set a Guinness World Record™, now is your opportunity. It will be a fun experience of a lifetime.

Give the Terra Cotta Inn a call now at 1-800-786-6938 for information about this record breaking event or to make reservations to stay there. There are only a few rooms left that weekend.

And to help you save money on your summer vacations this year, Terra Cotta Inn has a special on Monday through Thursdays of stay 1 night, the 2nd is half priced for the whole month of July and August.

For your best, most fun vacation ever give them a call.

Hope to see you soon in sunny Palm Springs!

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July and August starts Terra Cotta Inn's stay 1 night 2nd is half priced discount on Mon thru Thurs nights

2009-07-06T13:36:00.000-07:00

I hope everyone had a fun 4th of July holiday.

We have been having fantastic warm sunny weather here in Palm Springs. Great for
nude sunbathing!

In July and August, we have our special on Monday through Thursday of stay 1
night, the 2nd is half price.

The Terra Cotta Inn has always been known as one of the best values of ALL hotels and nudist resorts in Palm Springs. Now we are a fantastic value.

And remember, last year we upgraded our misting/cooling system poolside so it is
now 1000 psi. It is the most efficient, powerful poolside cooling system in the
whole valley. And with our salt water pool and jacuzzi, you never have to worry
about it being too warm her in the summer.

And this Saturday, July 11th is the AANR world record skinny dip. We still have
4 rooms left this weekend, give us a call for this fun event. We are having an
ice cream social that afternoon to celebrate.

Give us a call at 800-786-6938 to make reservations.

Visit our site at http://sunnyfun.com

We can't wait to see everyone.

Tom

TV coverage of World Record skinny dip story July 11th - Rooms available

2009-07-05T22:39:00.000-07:00

AANR, the biggest nudist organization in the US has partnered with Guinness Books of World Records for the worlds largest skinny dip on Saturday July 11th at noon pacific
time.

Since our resort is affiliated with AANR, our guests qualify. If you have always
wanted to set a Guinness World Record, now is the time.

We have 4 rooms left this weekend July 10th and 11th.

To celebrate this fun event, we are having a FREE ice cream social that Saturday
afternoon.

Don't forget, you can check in as early as 10am Friday and stay until 5pm on
Sunday.

We have been having fantastic weather. The misters have been working great
especially since we upgraded them to a stainless steel line last year. No other
hotel in Palm Springs has poolside misters as efficient as ours. Our pool and jacuzzi are state of the art salt water systems, so we do not have to use all the harsh chemicals like typical hotels do.

Our local NBC - TV affiliate KMIR came to our resort to do a story on this upcoming fun event. To see the TV news story CLICK HERE FOR TV VIDEO

Terra Cotta Inn is the most mainstream nudist resort in the US and perfect for couples trying topless or nude sunbathing for the first time.

Last year AOL.com picked us as one of the 10 best clothing optional resorts in teh world.

Visit our site at http://sunnyfun.com

So if you want to set a world record, give us a call at 800-786-6938.

So come on and take of your swimsuit and come skinny dipping with us. You will love it.

We hope to see you soon in sunny Palm Springs!

Happy Fourth of July

2009-07-04T22:43:00.001-07:00

Happy Fourth of July everyone.

We just got back from the Palm Springs fireworks show. It was great. They always have a great show as the Indian casino is one of the major sponsors. It is a very big show for our sized town because of the Indian tribe. Thank you Agua Caliente Indians and others who donated to the show.

Here is a picture of the great BBQ spread we put out for the guests. Actually everyone had already had firsts, so we replenished for the 2nds. It is always complimentary for our guests.

Next weekend July 10th and 11th we have a few rooms left. Saturday is the Guinness World record day for largest skinny dip in North America. It will be a lot of fun.

We also have an ice cream social that afternoon to celebrate.

So if you have always been wanting to go to a clothing optional resort, now is the time. We are the most mainstream nudist resort in the US and perfect for couples trying topless or nude sunbathing for the first time.

Give us a call at 800-786-6938.

Visit our site at http://sunnyfun.com

We hope to see you in sunny Palm Springs!

One of the reasons why younger women don't go nude sunbathing

2009-07-03T13:24:00.000-07:00

A transplanted New Yorker writes about her experiences at a nude beach in Europe where she lives.

"... ‘’La gente esta en pelotas,’’ were the first words out of my boyfriend’s mouth when he realized que estamos en una playa nudista (we were at a nude beach).

Neither of us cared but a warning would have been nice. I have seen and visited nude beaches before. I am not far from being nude myself when I go to the beach enjoying the European custom of going topless...

In the end it was like any other day at the beach... i also came to a few conclusions:

1. I prefer my man keep his package under wraps and only bare his paler bum to me.

2. Sand near my baby-making parts sounds rough

3. It is a pity to go stark naked when there so many fabulous options for beachwear."

For the full article click here

She made 2 observations. One, she was taken to a nude beach and didn't know in advance.

We have men from time to time call saying they want to surprise their wife/girlfriend by booking our resort. Bad move. Women NEVER want to be surprised by going to a nudist resort or nude beach. They want to know and to voice their own opinion to their boyfriend/spouse.

The other comment she made is "so many fabulous options for beachwear." Younger European women are just as susceptible to the clothing industries advertising as American women are.

We have many European guests stay with us and they say a lot of younger women in Europe these days will only go topless sunbathing not nude sunbathing as they want to make a "fashion statement" with their bottoms.

They don't wear bottoms due to modesty. They may wearing bottoms that cover as much as dental floss would at the beach, yet that small strip of fabric costing maybe $90 is a fashion statement for them.

Once the women mature into their 30's, then they start going nude sunbathing.

If you have always wanted to try topless or nude sunbathing, give us a call at 800-786-6938.

We are the most mainstream nudist resort in America. We are perfect for couples trying topless or nude sunbathing for the first time.

Visit our site at http://sunnyfun.com

We hope to meet you in sunny Palm Springs!

Not all nudist resorts are just weekend getaways

2009-07-02T19:15:00.000-07:00

We had a couple come by for a Wednesday. They are in town through Sunday and had already booked at our resort on Thurs, Fri, and Sat. I asked them where they were staying and they are at a big hotel in Palm Desert, a town about 20 miles away.

I said "well you can see we are over half full today, why didn't you book here especially since we have our summertime special of stay 1 night, the 2nd is half priced."

I was told they stayed at another place midweek in Palm Springs a couple of years ago, were the only ones there, and had a boring time so they assumed all nudist resorts in Palm Springs were empty midweek and only booked us for the weekend.

Then I saw this post on a nudist forum:

" _______ Resort all to ourselves...what a strange feeling!
2 days ago

Wow...what a strange experience! We usually come to __________ for the weekend, but with our trip to Mexico, and much desired time with our lovely granddaughter this past weekend, we didn`t leave for ______ until she went home, then arrived here ... on Sunday evening a couple of hours before dark. Not a soul in sight after we spoke with _____, the owners. From 6 to about 10, it was just us enjoying the solitude, the pool, the hot tub...

This morning, saw no one at all until about 10 when a guy drove out from town to spend the day at the pool, and the resort`s handyman.

Now, it`s 5:30 in the afternoon on Monday, and again my sweet wife and I have the resort to ourselves. I have enough steak for 8 or so, ...looks like leftovers tomorrow!

It`s been a lot of fun, but really strange."

I have always said all nudist resorts have a responsibility to other resorts in the way they treat guests especially first timers because if a first timer has a bad time at our resort, odds are they will never try ANY place again.

And for instance as in the above 2 examples, if you go to a nude place and no one is around from Sunday until Friday, you assume ALL nudist reaorts are like that which isn't true.

For instance, we are the ONLY nudist resort that is popular 7 days a week in Palm Springs. We are NOT just a weekend getaway. If you are here midweek, you will meet lots of really nice people and we can even sell out midweek. On our site at the bottom of our home page, we print our upcoming availability. We are the only nudist resort that does so in Palm Springs.

When we first opened 14 years ago, we told potential guests on the phone that when they booked that maybe only 2 or 3 couples would be here, but that all other nudist resorts were slow midweek too. We lost business short term that way as not all nudist resorts would admit that they were only weekend getaways.

However, long term, guests love our frankness and honesty. We now have the reputation that if you want a fun nudist vacation in Palm Springs and you are social and love talking with other nudists, we are the place to go to 7 days a week not just weekends. Of course if someone calls and wants a place all to themselves, we always recommend the other nudist resorts here in town.

Now if you want a great clothes free vacation, give us a call at 800-786-6938.

Just yesterday, the big news site in Australia, news.au.com picked us as one of the 10 best nudist resorts in the world.

Visit our site at http://sunnyfun.com

We hope to meet you in sunny Palm Springs!

Vote for nude sunbathing at San Onofre nude beach

2009-07-02T19:11:00.000-07:00

As I have already mentioned, the California courts just rejected nudists attempts to keep San Onofre Beach, a nude beach, even though it has been in nude use for over 40 years.

Obviously, California has so much money that they can waste hundreds of thousands of dollars to litigate this. Further, San Onofre nude beach is the most inconvenient beach to go to (that's why it's a nude beach.) If it became a prude beach, no one would go to it and the state would miss out on lots of parking revenue.

San Onofre beach is right down the road by the town of San Clemente. The local paper there just printed a survey:

"Should nude bathing be allowed at a remote beach at San Onofre State Beach?"

Now is your chance to vote YES and let politicians know you want a nude beach.

CLICK HERE TO VOTE

Scroll down the page. The survey is on the left hand side.

We are having fantastic weather in Palm Springs. Sunny and nice and warm.

If you have always wanted to try topless or nude sunbathing, give us a call at 800-786-6938.

Terra Cotta Inn will participate in the Guinness World Records largest skinny dip across North America July 11th

2009-06-30T19:08:00.000-07:00

Palm Springs Clothing Optional Resort is Going for the Guinness World Records™ in
the Largest Skinny Dip across North America July 11th

How about trying something different and fun on Saturday July 11th. Join The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa located in always sunny Palm Springs, California as they help set the initial record for the largest skinny dip across North America.

You are invited as is the media to make one for the record books. It is an American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR) sponsored record event.

Cool down and have fun while helping to set this record. Here are the details:

Date: Saturday, July 11th, 2009
Time: 12:00pm (noon) PST
Location: The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
2388 East Racquet Club Road
Palm Springs, California 92262
1-800-786-6938
Resort site: http://sunnyfun.com
Resort Blog: http://theterracottainn.blogspot.com

Not a nudist? No problem! Skinny dipping is a fun, wholesome tradition in the U.S. advocated by such famous Americans as Benjamin Franklin, And Presidents John Quincy Adams, Teddy Roosevelt, and Kennedy.

The Terra Cotta Inn is perfect for couples trying topless and nude sunbathing for the first time. Honored by AOL.com and tripadvisor.com as one of the 10 best clothing optional resorts in the world, they are the perfect resort for couples trying skinny dipping together for the first time.

Terra Cotta is a historic mid-century modern boutique nudist resort designed by the famous architect Albert Frey originally as a celebrity hideaway. Now, guests from around the world stay there. With one of the highest repeat guest rates in the travel industry at just over 75%, they are the most popular resort to stay at in Palm Springs.

If you have always wanted to say you set a Guinness World Record™, now is your opportunity. It will be a fun experience of a lifetime.

Give the Terra Cotta Inn a call now at 1-800-786-6938 for information about this record breaking event or to make reservations to stay there. There are only a few rooms left that weekend.

And to help you save money on your summer vacations this year, Terra Cotta Inn has a special on Monday through Thursdays of stay 1 night, the 2nd is half priced for the whole month of July and August.

For your best, most fun vacation ever give them a call.

Hope to see you soon in sunny Palm Springs!

Join us for our free Naked 4th of July BBQ in sunny Palm Springs - Rooms available

2009-06-29T12:55:00.000-07:00

We are having fantastic weather here in Palm Springs. Beautiful topless and nude sunbathing weather. Lots of sunshine. No June gloom like over at the beaches in Los Angeles and San Diego.

Due to a few cancellations, we have 3 rooms available this weekend July 3rd and
4th. And where we normally have a 3 or 4 night minimum over holidays as everyone
loves taking extra days off of work to stay here at holidays, due to the last
minute cancellations, you can book just the Friday and Saturday.

This Fourth we also have a fantastic and fun naked BBQ. Hotdogs, hamburgers and all
the side dishes. Plus plenty of ice cold beer. Best of all it is free for all
our guests.

In the evening the city of Palm Springs has a great fireworks display.

Give us a call at 800-786-6938 to book this fun weekend or anytime.

And don't forget, in July and August we have our summertime special on Monday
thru Thursday of stay 1 night, the 2nd is half priced.

Visit our website at http://sunnyfun.com

We hope to see you soon in sunny Palm Springs!

San Onofre nude beach will be closed if naturists don't win court battle

2009-06-29T12:51:00.000-07:00

I have had a few people say to me that they bet I am happy that San Onofre nude beach down by San Diego County may be closed by the state. They said "more business for me."

That is so untrue. Only about 15% of our business comes from Southern California as we're the ONLY nudist resort west of the Mississippi that caters to couples on vacation. Southern Californians normally just want to book us only on Saturday nights like typical nudist resorts, where guests from around the world like to book us 7 days a week. That's why we have one of the highest occupancy rates of ALL hotels in Palm Springs.

We have had lots of guests who have booked us Sunday thru Thursday nights and then go to San Onofre for the weekends when it has nude sunbathers.

Lots of people like nude beaches, so I am sad if it is not reopened to nudists.

Here is the story:

"Naturists lose court battle to keep O.C. beach nude
Group says it will likely appeal to California Supreme Court in case involving San Onofre

A group of nudists who want to keep San Onofre State Beach's Trail 6 a clothing-optional beach have lost their latest legal battle, after a panel of justices at the 4th District Court of Appeal ruled that a policy that addresses nudity at state beaches is invalid.

The ruling favored state officials who last spring decided to crack down on a more than 20-year tradition of nude sunbathing at the 1,000-foot stretch of beach.

Huntington Beach attorney Allen Baylis, who led the fight against the ban, said the Naturist Action Committee will likely appeal their case to the state's Supreme Court.

"It's time for the (Department of Parks and Recreation) to realize that one of the reasons San Onofre has so many visitors is that there's a very popular clothing-optional beach there," Baylis said. "The people who visit Trail 6 pay their admission fees and buy their annual passes, which contribute a significant amount of money to the department and the local economy."

...Officials said the naturists have to adhere to a code in state law called nudity prohibited, which states that "no person shall appear nude while in any unit except in authorized areas set aside for that purpose by the department."

...Stearns also said the new superintendant's decision to ban nudity at the beach came after an increase in complaints about the influx of people to the area in recent years, stating that the area is no longer remote.

Some in the naturist community disagree, however..."

For the full story click here

I hope the California Supreme Court is more enlightened then the court of appeals.

If you want a nice safe place to go topless or nude sunbathing, give us The Terra Cotta Inn clothing optional resort and spa a call at 800-786-6938.

We have couples from around the world vacation here as AOL.com last year picked us as one of the 10 best nudist resorts in the world.

Visit our site at http://sunnyfun.com

We hope to see you in sunny Palm Springs!

Topless swimmers win right to use city pools topless in Sweden

2009-06-29T12:40:00.000-07:00

Swedish government officials get it right concerning women's rights to swim topless at city swimming pools.

For years women have been able to legally topless sunbathe on many Swedish beaches. But, starting in the 80's a backlash started growing against bare breasts. I guess maybe it is the Americanization of treating breasts as a sexual object instead of what they are mammary glands.

Now I hear from people who say that breasts should be covered because they are too sexy. But, at the same time people say some women's legs are very sexy. Should they be covered too? What about cleavage? Should that be outlawed? What about beautiful faces?

Eva Longoria is considered very sexy. Yet as far as I know she has never appeared topless. It is her face that makes her sexy judging by all the hair and cosmetic products she pitches. She we make pretty women cover their hair and faces like Muslim women do because they are sexy?

Here's the story:

"Women in Malmö have been given the right to bathe topless in the swimming pools of Sweden's third largest city.

The city's sports and recreation committee voted on Wednesday against a motion entitled: "Women with two-piece swimsuits ought to wear a top piece".

The committee eventually settled on the wording that "everybody should wear bathing suits" at Malmö pools but there is no requirement for women to cover their breasts...

But eventually the committee overcame its misgivings and the final decision was unanimous...

“Everyone is required to have a swimsuit when visiting the city’s indoor pools and if it doesn’t cover the upper body, that’s OK too.”...

"We don't define what bathing suits men should wear so it doesn't make much sense to do it for women. And besides, it's not unusual for men to have large breasts that resemble women's breasts," he said.

The Social Democrat politician feels the entire issue has been overblown.

“This is really not that big a problem,” he said...

Speaking to The Local at the time, Ragnhild Karlsson, 22, explained the womens' motives for swimming without bikini tops.

"It's a question of equality. I think it's a problem that women are sexualized in this way. If women are forced to wear a top, shouldn't men also have to?"

Outraged by what they regarded as discrimination, a group of women in southern Sweden made a show of solidarity by establishing the network, whose name translates as both "bare breasts" and "just breasts".

For the full story click here

Now if you don't want to have to fly all the way to Sweden to good swimming in a pool topless, give us The Terra Cotta Inn clothing optional resort and spa a call at 800-786-6938.

We are the most mainstream nudist resort in the US and perfect for couples trying topless or nude sunbathing for the first time.

Visit our site at http://sunnyfun.com

We hope to see you in sunny Palm Springs!

Friday was the 10th anniversary of take your dog to work day

2009-06-29T12:33:00.000-07:00

Godiva is probably the most famous nudist dog in America. She has been on TV, in newspapers, magazines, etc. We got her at 8 weeks and she was been working here at the Terra Cotta Inn clothing optional resort and spa her whole life.

She is 14 now. She decided to retire about 6 months ago when she lost her hearing. She has slowed down a lot, but still enjoys going out seeing and "chatting" with the guests a few times a day.

Now that Godiva has retired she is even working on her memoir.

Here's the story:

"Today the Daily News tells us some news that is simultaneously stupendous and devastating. Apparently, tomorrow is "Take Your Dog to Work Day." THAT IS A THING? Did you people know this?... What kind of offices have we been working in until now that we didn't know this was a holiday, and that it's been celebrated in the United States for ten years?

You see, that's why the news of Take Your Dog to Work Day is both happy and sad. People will be bringing puppies to the office! Yay! But some of us don't even have a single puppy to bring. Booo ...

Blue, white and dog collar workers: Owners get set for 10th annual Take Your Dog to Work Day."

For the full story click here

To visit Godiva, take a vacation at our resort in sunny Palm Springs. We are perfect for couples trying topless and nude sunbathing for the first time as we are the most mainstream nudist resort in the US.

Give us a call at 800-786-6938.

Visit our site at http://sunnyfun.com

We hope to see you soon in sunny Palm Springs!

Rooms available this June 26th and 27th at Terra Cotta Inn, Palm Springs

2009-06-24T14:07:00.000-07:00

Rooms available this June 26th and 27th at Terra Cotta Inn, Palm Springs

Due to a few last minute cancellations, we have a couple of rooms available this weekend June 26th and 27th. You are welcome to book both the Friday and Saturday nights (or Sat & Sunday) or just Saturday June 27th.

Rarely do we have just Saturday nights available as this is a very popular time of the year.

Our weather is fantastic, nice and sunny and warm.

With our state of the art salt water pool and jacuzzi and high pressure poolside cooling system, you will be very comfortable in the warm Palm Springs sunshine.

Also the Palm Springs short film festival is on in town right now. there are a number of major movie stars who have short films entered. We have had guests see some in past years.

Give us a call at 800-786-6938.

Visit ours site at http://sunnyfun.com

We hope to see you soon in sunny Palm Springs!

Rush Limbaugh calls nudists nuts and Looney Tunes

2009-06-24T14:02:00.000-07:00

I never listen to Rush Limbaugh. He has a habit of getting his "facts" wrong. Just like today, where he calls nudists nuts and Looney Tunes. The funny thing is I know a lot of nudists that listen to him and like him. That means he is calling a lot of his listeners Looney Tunes.

I would bet 40% of our guests at our nudistresort consider themselves conservatives. Nudists are all political persuasions just like they are all ages, shapes, etc.

I think everyone should go to this site and let Rush know how wrong he is about nudists. I already did.

Go to: http://mediamatters.org/limbaughwire/2009/06/24 And tell Rush Limbaugh just how wrong he is about nudists.

Here is what he said:

"... Rush switched gears, pointing to an entry on the New York Times' Green Inc. blog reporting: "Going without clothes on beaches and other vacation spots is commonly called naturism -- a description that implies helping the planet, as some practitioners claim to be doing." Rush said he has a problem looking at most people when they're clothed, but now we're being encourage to go nude. What about skin cancer? Rush said these people are nuts, and he guaranteed that the people we're talking about here are nothing to look at. He hasn't seen them, but he knows these people. He added: "I know the left. I know liberals. All right, would you want to see [Sen.] Barbara Mikulski [D-MD] nude on a beach? Would you want to see [House Speaker] Nancy Pelosi [D-CA] nude? OK, do I make my point? OK?"

Later on he continues on his rant against nudists:

...LIMBAUGH: It's not called nudism anymore -- naturism. These people are nuts. They're actual Looney Tunes. Snerdley, I'm gonna knock it. I'm gonna knock it. These people -- I guarantee you - I guarantee -- I don't want to be stereotypical here, but I guarantee you, the people we're talking about here are nothing to look at. They're nothing to write home about. They're not -- you wouldn't put their pictures in a magazine. I guarantee you. Trust me on this.

No, I haven't seen them. Don't -- I just -- I know these people. I know the left. I know liberals. All right, would you want to see Barbara Mikulski nude on a beach? Would you want to see Nancy Pelosi nude? OK, do I make my point? OK."

Tom Mulhall
Terra Cotta Inn clothing optional resort and spa
Palm Springs, CA
http://sunnyfun.com
1-800-786-6938

Please repost my post on other nudist blogs, forums, and sites so we can all tell Rush Limbaugh that he is making major WRONG assumptions about nudists!

15th Annual Palm Springs International Shortfest Film Festival runs until June 29th

2009-06-24T13:58:00.000-07:00

The Palm Springs International Shortfest film festival runs from today until Monday June 29th. It is lots of fun as many famous young movie stars attend to try to find the next hot new director.

The winner of this festival automatically has a bid in the Academy Awards for best short film.

We still have rooms available throughout the film festival. Give us a call at 800-786-6938 to make reservations.

Visit our site at http://sunnyfun.com

Here's the story:

"...This is the first year the film festival, which has a roster of 315 films, will be in held in June instead of August.

...Now in its 15th year, the festival is one of the most respected, and this year programmers fielded more than 2,500 entries from around the world. There will be 76 world premieres, 43 North American premieres and 14 U.S. premieres among the 52 themed programs.

The festival is expecting 20,000-25,000 attendees, and advance sales are slightly ahead of last year.

...Some of the filmmakers include household names such as Demi Moore directing "Streak," starring Brittany Snow, Rumer Willis and Madeline Zima; Courteney Cox-Arquette directing and starring in "The Monday Before Thanksgiving" along with Laura Dern and Rosemary Harris; and Marianne Jean-Baptiste directing "Ink."

...He said the films range from narrative shorts to animated shorts to one horror film....

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL SHORTFEST

When: Tuesday through June 29

Where: Camelot Theatres, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs

Tickets: $10 for screenings, $9 for matinees before 3 p.m.

Information: 800-778-8979

On the Web: www.psfilmfest.org"

For the full story click here

We hope to see you soon in sunny Palm Springs.

Give us a call at 800-786-6938 for more info or to make reservations.

US Chamber of Commerce encourages people to vacation in the US this year

2009-06-23T18:18:00.000-07:00

I've been saying since last year that Americans and Canadians should only book at US and Canadian nudist resorts this year.

All the time I hear from people asking me "why aren't there more places like Terra Cotta Inn in the US." And then they proceed to tell me how they just spent like $5000-7500 in Mexico or the Caribbean on vacation.

We had one guest this spring stay with us for 3 weeks. They said this year they could afford 3 weeks at our resort for the price of 1 week in St. Martin.

Now our business has been pretty good this year. April was the busiest month in our 14 years of business. However, for instance, June has been slower than usual as it has been cloudy and cool in San Diego and Los Angeles. Many people who live in those cities don't know that it is sunny and warm just 100 miles away in sunny Palm Springs. As an example we only have 1 couple at our resort tonight from Southern California. We have more Canadians here than Californians. So we can always use more guests from out of state and out of country booking their vacations here.

American and Canadian nudists need to support our own. They need to join AANR and FCN to protect our nudist rights. They need to join nudist clubs and vacation only at US And Canadian nudist resorts. When nudists go to the Caribbean or Mexico, they are lining the pockets of non nudists who charge nudists more to go nude, than they charge textile guests. (Club O is an exception. It is very, expensive, but it is a naturist owned and managed resort).

I know more and more people are tired of being overcharged to go nude in the Caribbean and Mexico, but they need to completely stop going and support our own country and our own hard working nudists and nudist organizations.

I am surprised that more nudists have not said the same thing as I do. I know many nudist resorts in the US and Canada are hurting financially this year. They need the money much more than Jamaica or Mexico. Americans in the hospitality industry are being fired and yet people spend their vacation dollars not in their own country? It does not make sense unless you just don't care what happens to our country.

Now I see the President of the US Chamber of Commerce is finally saying people need to vacation in the US to help spur the economic recovery.

Here's the story:

"Travel and Tourism Can Help Spur Recovery

By Tom Donohue, President and CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
June 23, 2009

Hundreds of cities and tens of thousands of small businesses depend on travel and tourism for their very survival, including the city I work in, Washington, D.C. In fact, travel and tourism is a $740 billion industry that employs 7.5 million people. It's been hard hit by the economic recession...

One thing we can do to stimulate the economy is to promote the vital travel and tourism industry. We can start by making America a more inviting place for international travelers to visit and conduct business. Passage of the Travel Promotion Act would be a huge step in the right direction...

In addition to attracting international visitors, we need to remove impediments that make it difficult for our own citizens to travel within our borders. Highway congestion, airport delays, and other inconveniences are increasingly causing many Americans to rethink travel plans. If we invest in a modernized infrastructure, we could create jobs during the recession as well as encourage more domestic travel when times are better.

Attracting visitors to our country is a lot like attracting capital--they go where they feel welcome, safe, and can get their money's worth. We want the United States to be the travel destination of the world, while making it easier for our citizens to get from point A to point B. Passage of the Travel Promotion Act would help achieve this at no cost to U.S. taxpayers."

For the full story click here

This is a story that all nudist blogs need to repeat and it should be reposted everywhere. Actually all blogs should be reposting this.

Everyone is more than welcome to repeat this post.

Tom Mulhall
Terra Cotta Inn clothing optional resort and spa
Palm Springs, CA
http://sunnyfun.com
1-800-786-6938