Beach Regulations

Prohibitions

The following are PROHIBITED on all beaches:

• Alcoholic liquor, beer, wine 
• Glass (bottles, containers, etc.) 
• Littering 
• Indecent exposure (nudity) 
• Disorderly conduct 
• Disturbing the peace 
• Unauthorized vehicles
•  Fires and Fireworks
•  Shark Fishing
•  Removal, harming , or harassment of any live beach fauna (sea turtles, sand dollars, conchs, starfish, etc.)
•  Removal, alteration, or damage to dunes, sea oats, or other dune flora 
• Operation, launching, or landing of unauthorized motorized watercraft 
• Unauthorized commercial activity 
• Sleeping on the beach between midnight and 6 a.m. 
• Unauthorized wearing of lifeguard emblems, insignias, etc. 
• Solicitation or distribution of handouts 
• Kites not under manual control 
• Stunt kites 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. April 1 through September 30 
• Sand-sailing 

The following activities are prohibited in Designated Swimming Areas between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. April 1 through September 30:

• Fishing or surfcasting 
• Surfboards, boogie boards, etc. 
• Frisbees or other team sports involving a ball 
• Games with metal components 

Animals on the Beach