Can you bring your own beach chairs to Myrtle Beach?

You can bring your own umbrella and beach chairs or, during the warmer months you can rent these items from the local beach services. Glass bottles are not allowed on the beach so be sure to pack beverages that are in plastic bottles or in cans. Be sure to pack a beach towel, or two!



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No glass or alcohol is allowed on the beach or at beach accesses. Swimmers must stay within 50 yards of the shore and may not swim in water more than chest deep. Swimmers must obey lifeguard flags at all times. Thong bathing suits are prohibited.

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Open containers of beer, wine or liquor are prohibited in any public place including streets, sidewalks and beach areas.

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Explains Hao, that means it had been designed to filter out 99 percent of the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. And in this comparison, umbrellas proved far less protective. More than three out of every four people (78 percent) shaded by a beach umbrella got sunburned.

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Glass containers and bottles are NOT allowed on the beach. It is illegal to disturb or damage the dunes, the sand fencing or the sea grass oats. Stay on the boardwalks and marked paths! Aquatic activity (swimming, surfing, etc.) is not allowed within 75 yards of a pier.

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Know The Facts All Myrtle Beach area beaches are open. Water quality for beaches throughout the entire Myrtle Beach area is very good. Water quality testing occurs twice a week during the summer and results are posted on SCDHEC's Beach Access Guide.

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Can you take sand from Myrtle Beach? Taking sand from the beach is actually illegal!

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As indicated, a double red flag means the water is closed to the public; no swimming is allowed. A single red flag indicates hazardous conditions, such as strong waves or currents. Medium hazards are indicated by a yellow flag, while a green flag shows that conditions are generally good.

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Prohibited items
  • Possession or consumption of alcohol on the beach is not allowed.
  • Fireworks are prohibited on the beach.
  • Glass containers are not permitted on the beach.
  • It is illegal to pick sea oats or remove sand fencing from the sand dunes.
  • Littering is illegal.


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Sleeping on the beach or at a beach access is not allowed between 9 PM and sunrise. Soliciting on the beach or other public property is illegal. It is illegal to build a fire or use a propane-fired grill or other cooker on the beach.

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Umbrellas are allowed in carry-on bags. Please check with your airline for any size or weight restrictions.

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Umbrellas provide good coverage from the sun, but they can be tricky to keep in place in windy conditions. A tent is a more permanent option for sun protection at the beach. Tents provide great coverage from the sun and can be anchored down in windy conditions. However, tents can be cumbersome to carry and set up.

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