Can you drink on the beach in the Keys?

Florida Keys Have Open Container Laws The Florida Keys & Key West do enforce open container laws that prohibit open containers of alcohol on most public beaches, parks and streets; including world-famous Duval Street. Be mindful of signs that indicate where alcohol containers are prohibited.



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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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Lots of people don't drink for different reasons and they do just fine going out. Key West has the whole outdoors to hang out in, lots of arts stuff, a great music scene. Just taking a walk in Old Town can make for a great afternoon.

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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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Stealth Mode: Here's How to Drink on Any Beach Without Getting Caught
  1. Beer can hidden in a soda can. ...
  2. Boxed wine in a Camelback. ...
  3. Liquor and Snapple. ...
  4. Vodka in a blue slurpee. ...
  5. Alcohol in a big gulp. ...
  6. Flip flop flask. ...
  7. Water bottle shots. ...
  8. Watermelon soaked in vodka.


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Pack a light fleece jacket, hoodie, or comfy cardigan for evening dockside drinking. Jeans, leggings, joggers, or lightweight active pants are also practical. They can be easily cuffed during the day and let down when the night chills begin.

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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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