Can you drink beer on a public beach in Florida?

Alcohol may be consumed on sandy portions of the beaches only. This applies both Soundside and Gulfside. It must not be in a glass container. Any person that fails to comply with these policies will face second-degree misdemeanor charges and if convicted can receive a $500 fine and or 60 days jail time.



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Fireworks are prohibited in all Florida State Parks. Hunting is prohibited in Florida State Parks. The state reserves offer special hunting seasons. Alcoholic beverage consumption is allowed in designated areas only.

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LOCAL LAWS & REGULATIONS The following is illegal: Consumption of alcohol in public. Smoking tobacco or marijuana on beaches or in parks.

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Head To These Florida Beaches That Allow Alcohol
  • Cocoa Beach. ...
  • Shell Island, Panama City Beach. ...
  • Treasure Island. ...
  • Madeira Beach. ...
  • Redington Beach. ...
  • Siesta Beach, Sarasota. ...
  • Turtle Beach, Sarasota. ...
  • Pensacola Beach, Pensacola.


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It's a rule that was in place for decades: no alcohol on the sand at Fort Lauderdale Beach. But after more than 30 years, the ban on booze has been lifted. Hotels like the Hilton are now rolling out your favorite cocktail on the beach.

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Penalties for Public Drinking If you have an open container of alcohol or are visibly intoxicated on a beach that does not allow drinking, you could receive a misdemeanor charge. You could receive a fine of up to $250 as well as up to 90 days in jail.

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Here are our top picks for specialty beach drinks that you definitely deserve.
  1. Piña Colada. One of the most iconic beach drinks is the beloved piña colada. ...
  2. Margarita. Another perfect beachy drink is a good old margarita. ...
  3. Tequila Sunrise. ...
  4. Mojito. ...
  5. Sangria. ...
  6. Long Island Iced Tea. ...
  7. Mai Tai. ...
  8. Bahama Mama.


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It is lawful and legal for an adult to publicly consume alcohol on the beach. But there are some restrictions: There is an alcohol-free zone, a “family friendly” area, on Pensacola Beach, west of the pier. Pensacola Beach alcohol laws have been changed back to the previous ordinance.

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(a) General prohibition in public areas. Consuming, using, or selling any alcoholic beverage, or manually possessing any open container of any kind that contains any alcoholic beverage while on or within any public area, or while on or within any vehicle located in a public area is prohibited.

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Prohibited Items and Actions on Gulf Shores Public Beaches No glass or breakable containers. No alcoholic beverages. No tents / canopies larger than 7'x7'x4' unless they are placed in a designated tent area.

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On coastal Florida beaches, sand that has been wet from normal Ocean or Gulf wave and tide action is always public access and use, dry sand can be either public or private. Though it's not quite that simple. It depends entirely on how far a recorded private property line extends toward the water.

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