Can you use umbrellas at Ocean Isle Beach?

No cabanas, tents, and awnings are allowed on the beach at Ocean Isle. Umbrellas that employ a single pole in the ground, infant pop up tents, and single-pole, wind-powered sunshades (shibumi shades) are permissible, though not within 25 feet of the dunes.



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Tents, Canopies and other beach equipment must be removed from the beach strand each night. Town staff will confiscate any unattended beach tents, canopies and other equipment left out during the overnight hours. Oceanfront property owners may qualify for exemption.

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A beach curfew is in effect from 10pm to 6am during the months of May through September. Dogs are not permitted on the beaches from May 1 to Sept. 30. Fires, glass bottles and picnics are prohibited on all Sea Isle City beaches.

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All personal property must be removed from the beach by 7:00 pm each evening (umbrellas, canopies, towels, toys). This is because Sunset Beach is a turtle sanctuary and turtles must be able to come ashore unobstructed.

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Tents and canopies will be limited in size to 10 feet by 10 feet and cannot block public or emergency vehicle access. As a matter of courtesy on crowded beaches, please set up on the soft sand closer to the dunes. Please allow a right-of-way for people walking down the beach below the high-tide line.

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Explains Hao, that means it had been designed to filter out 99 percent of the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. And in this comparison, umbrellas proved far less protective. More than three out of every four people (78 percent) shaded by a beach umbrella got sunburned.

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Golf carts must be operated at the right edge of the roadway and must yield to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Golf carts must park in designated spaces in such a manner that multiple golf carts can utilize the space. All parking rules and limits apply. No parking on sidewalks is allowed.

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The other ordinance passed Tuesday sets a curfew of between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. for juveniles under 18 unless they are accompanied by a parent or guardian, traveling from work, or other authorized activity.

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