GULF SHORES, Ala. (AP) — The sugar-white sand in Gulf Shores is Alabama's most popular half-mile stretch of public beachfront. This area also is undergoing $15 million in renovations and city officials want to keep it looking nice.
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Prohibited Items and Actions on Gulf Shores Public BeachesNo glass or breakable containers. No alcoholic beverages. No tents / canopies larger than 7'x7'x4' unless they are placed in a designated tent area.
Smoking in any enclosed public areas or guest rooms is not permitted. There are designated areas for smoking around the property, to ensure that smokers as well as non-smokers can enjoy their Beaches vacation within allowance of local laws and common courtesy.
Smoking and vaping any products, including cannabis, are not allowed in public areas of buildings and most workplaces. Other areas where smoking and vaping are not allowed include, but are not limited to, restaurants, bars and public spaces like parks and beaches.
According to gulfshoresal.gov, alcohol is NOT permitted on the beaches. There are plenty of other prohibited items to make sure you are aware of ahead of your beach trip. One other interesting thing not permitted in Gulf Shores are beach weddings. Weddings are NOT allowed on the Gulf Shores Public Beaches.
The now-annual ban started after law enforcement had to deal with multiple incidents with spring breakers in 2016. According to Gulf Shores Police Chief Edward Delmore, the ban was initially put into place in an attempt to curb the dangerous atmosphere like the one that was happening then.
Yes you may smoke on your balcony as long as the door is closed. Smoking is not permitted inside the accommodations. Smoking in open areas in the resort is okay. I hope this helped and we look forward to welcoming you soon at Sandals Royal Bahamian.
It depends on the hotel's policy. Some will allow it. But, in my experience, most hotels do not allow smoking on a balcony if they have a non-smoking policy in the room. The opposite is typically true if you booked a “smoking” room.