Beach Regulations

Beach Prohibitions

Possession or consumption of alcohol, beer or wine
Littering (items left overnight will be removed)
Glassware (bottles, containers, etc.)
Shovels, except those that are made of wood and/or plastic and that are less than 30 inches in length and 6 inches in width
Digging holes in the sand that are more than 12 inches in depth
Leaving personal belongings on the beach overnight; if left, are subject to confiscation and disposal
Shark Fishing
Harming, harassing or removing any live beach fauna (sea turtles, birds, or their eggs; sand dollars, conchs, starfish, etc.)
Damaging dunes, sea oats, or other dune flora
Unauthorized motor vehicles
Operation of motorized watercraft
Unauthorized commercial activity, solicitation or distribution of handouts
Unauthorized wearing of lifeguard emblems
Fires and Fireworks
Stunt kites or wind-powered vehicles between 10 am and 6 pm from April through September
Sleeping on the beach between midnight and 6 am
Nudity
Storage of boats on the beach without a permit

Beachgoers are required to fill all holes so that the sand is returned to its original state before they leave the beach for the day.

The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office and Town code enforcement officers patrol the beach and enforce all beach regulations.
Violators of beach regulations are subject to fines and court costs up to $1,092.50 per each offense.

For information pertaining to the following: Please visit Beach Regulations