According to www.destinbeachvacationrentalsinc.com, alcohol is allowed on the beach, but not in state parks. Similar to Gulf Shores and Pensacola, glass is not allowed. Public beaches in the Destin area that are operated by Okaloosa County have separate rules and regulations. NO GLASS on the beach.
(a) General prohibition in public areas. Consuming, using, or selling any alcoholic beverage, or manually possessing any open container of any kind that contains any alcoholic beverage while on or within any public area, or while on or within any vehicle located in a public area is prohibited.
It's a rule that was in place for decades: no alcohol on the sand at Fort Lauderdale Beach. But after more than 30 years, the ban on booze has been lifted. Hotels like the Hilton are now rolling out your favorite cocktail on the beach.
Alcohol on Marco Island Public Beaches is allowed and beach-goers may have alcohol on the beaches everywhere on Marco Island, as long as it's not in a glass container.
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.
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.