Can you drink on the beach in Tampa?

- Drinking alcohol is prohibited on most Tampa Bay beaches. Violators can be ticketed, but most police officials will begin with a warning and ask you to pour out your alcoholic drink. Though if you're 21 years or older and still want to consume booze on the sand, there are a few Tampa Bay beaches you can drink at!



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Enjoy the sand, water, and other activities the beaches have to offer while you sip on your drink.
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Clearwater Beach - No alcohol is permitted on public beaches. Honeymoon Island and Caladesi Island - No alcohol is permitted. Belleair Beach - No alcohol is permitted. Indian Rocks Beach - No alcohol is permitted.

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You can be cited for consuming alcohol or possessing alcohol on streets, sidewalks, in parking lots or on beaches throughout the state. An open container can be an open bottle or can, flask, cup, or glass containing any amount of alcohol.

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If you're a passenger, the penalty is a fine of up to $60 for a first offense. If you elect to fight the infraction and request a hearing, you would have to pay a fine of $500 if you lose in court. In addition, you'll have to pay associated court fees and have three points deducted from your driving record.

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No alcohol is permitted on Clearwater's public beaches.

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Clearwater, FL - The drinking age might be 21, but on Clearwater Beach, no one is supposed to consume any alcohol. Drinking beer or any other type of alcohol beverage on the beach is a city ordinance violation. Violators can be given a $113 ticket.

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