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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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.
The city of Myrtle Beach prohibits the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages on the beach. However, coolers are certainly allowed on the beach!
Public beaches in South Carolina prohibit alcohol. Private beaches permit alcohol (assuming good behavior by the consumers). On private beaches like Kiawah Island (except for the small area of the county park) and Seabrook Island, you can enjoy your cold beer at leisure.
Important Beach Rules to Remember:Alcohol and glass containers are prohibited at all times. CLICK HERE for rules pertaining to pets on the beach. The sand dunes are protected under State and Federal statute. We request that you respect this natural area.
It shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale, except as may be authorized by state law, any alcoholic beverage in the city on Sundays, or before sunrise on Mondays, or between 2:00 a.m. and sunrise on the other days of the week. Sec. 3-3. - Prohibited activities for holders of permit.
BEACH FLAG SYSTEM & PUBLIC SAFETYThese flags will fly from lifeguard stands to alert of any potential dangers. 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.
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.
The City of Myrtle Beach enforces a juvenile curfew. Juveniles (age 17 and under) are required to be off the streets, with few exceptions, between 12:00 and 6:00 a.m. Penalties for violating the curfew can be as much as $500 and/or 30 days in jail, upon conviction. Parents can be charged as well.
Shading devices, other than circular umbrellas with a circular shade no greater than seven feet six inches (7'6”) in diameter and small pop-up/blow-up cabanas no larger than 4' x 3' x 3' for infants and very small children, are not permitted on the beach (year-round).
*Horry County lifeguards protect the north section of Myrtle Beach State Park from mid May through mid September. *Know how to swim. *Never swim alone. *Never swim at night.
The accesses for Myrtle Beach public beaches are open every day and never completely close, but no personal items may be set up on the beach before 8:00 a.m. and everything must be removed from the shore by 7:00 p.m. Visitors age 17 and under must also abide by the city's curfew rules and may not be on the beach after ...
Know The FactsAll 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.
“Outer Banks” beaches refers to beaches in the towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Avon, Buxton, Frisco and Hatteras. All Outer Banks beaches allow beer, but do not allow wine or liquor. Beverage containers should be in cans or plastic containers.
Overnight camping, driving, and open fires are prohibited within the Town of Carolina Beach. Options for all of these activities are available at other regions, such as Freeman Park and Carolina Beach State Park.