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Can you drink beer on SC beaches?

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.



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Alcohol is not allowed on any public beach in South Carolina, but that doesn't stop many people from packing a cooler with their favorite adult beverages. Police on Folly Beach, Isle of Palms, and Sullivan's Island report several tickets were issued over Memorial Day Weekend for drinking alcohol on the beach.

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Alcohol is not allowed on any public beach in South Carolina, but that doesn't stop many people from packing a cooler with their favorite adult beverages.

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Alcohol is NOT allowed on the beach. 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!

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Drinking/possession of alcohol on Hilton Head's public beaches is illegal and could result in a fine of up to $500. If you are going to purchase alcohol, don't wait until Sunday! Liquor by the bottle is not sold on Sundays in South Carolina, though you can buy wine and beer in some gas stations and supermarkets.

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NO POSSESSION OR CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ALLOWED ON BEACH. NO GLASS is allowed on the beach. NO PLASTIC BAGS, BALLOONS, OR STYROFOAM are allowed on the beach.

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According to www.destinbeachvacationrentalsinc.com, alcohol is allowed on the beach, but not in state parks. Similar to Gulf Shores and Pensacola, glass is not allowed. Public beaches in the Destin area that are operated by Okaloosa County have separate rules and regulations. NO GLASS on the beach.

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No alcoholic beverages are permitted on the beach. Lifeguard instructions are to be obeyed AT ALL TIMES.

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No alcohol or smoking allowed on the beach. Dogs must have a license from town hall. Your furry friend can be off leash before 10 a.m. and on leash after 6 p.m., May through September. There are no lifeguards on duty.

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We always take coolers on the beach AND around the pool at our hotel. not allowed by the pool. I also ALWAYS carry a cooler to the beach and have never had any problems....you cannot take them into waterparks but you can on the beach.

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However, in Miami Beach, bars close at 5am, and there is even a section of Downtown Miami that is allowed to sell alcohol 24 hours a day. That said, drinking alcohol is not allowed on the beach, or on public streets.

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Folly Beach, the only Charleston area beach to allow alcohol in public, just passed an emergency ban prohibiting open containers as result of a July 4th brawl that broke out near East 10th Street.

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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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Beach Rules Alcohol consumption is allowed so long as you are of age. The speed limit on the beach is 15 mph and all traffic laws apply including Driving While Intoxicated. You must purchase a parking permit to park on the beach.

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And when the sun goes down, Center Street becomes a lively mix of beach-casual nightlife and rooftop dance clubs. Whether you need a beach front home for a large group or a romantic room for the two of you, Folly Beach is the perfect spot for vacations, reunions, beach weddings, or just a quick weekend get-away.

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