Beach Rules

Beach safety

  • Leaving unattended personal articles on the beach between 7:00 pm and 6:00 am is prohibited and subject to removal and disposal. This includes volleyball nets, tents, chairs, cabanas, sunshades, umbrellas, or any other personal items.
  • Any digging that presents a dangerous condition or is left unattended is prohibited.
  • Disturbing the dune structure, which includes playing, sliding, or climbing on the frontal dune, is prohibited.
  • Any activity causing a threat to public safety is prohibited. Violations will be enforced by Town personnel. Please adhere to all lifeguard warnings and directions.
  • You are responsible for your trash removal and disposal.
  • Beach fires are prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to start or set a fire of any kind on the beach.
  • Fireworks are prohibited.
  • Surfers must have surfboards leashed to their bodies.
  • Driving on the beach or dunes is prohibited.

Dogs

  • Dogs are only allowed on the beach between 6:00 pm and 9:00 am from May 15 to September 15. (There are no time limitations at any other time of the year.)
  • Dogs must be on leash at all times when off personal property.
  • Feces must be picked up. Please protect our beaches.

Swimming

  • Swimming is prohibited while red flags are being flown. Red warning flags are posted every half mile on the beach when it is unsafe or illegal to swim.

Resources
 

Beach Wheelchair Rental Information
 
Low-Speed Vehicles - Did you know?

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