Beach Safety Guidelines for Students
To ensure your safety and the safety of others, the following is
a summary of activities that have restrictions. For further detailed
information, contact the City Attorney's Office at 757-427-4531.
Also, unless otherwise stated, the "season" is from 6pm the
Friday before Memorial Day through 6pm Labor Day.
ALCOHOL: You must be at least 21 years of age to consume,
possess or buy beer, wine and liquor. You may not carry open
or unsealed alcohol in public places or in vehicles.
BICYCLES: Cyclists must follow the same rules of the road as
automobile drivers, keeping to the right and obeying all traffic
laws. Bicycles are not allowed in center lanes or turn lanes, or
in the center of the street between lanes. Bicycles are not to
be ridden on sidewalks and must stay within the marked bicycle
path adjacent to the boardwalk.
CURFEW: Juveniles 18 years and under are prohibited from
public places between the hours of 11pm and 5am, unless
accompanied by a parent or guardian. Exceptions are made
for emergencies, and juveniles are allowed to drive to and
from work with written permission from a parent/guardian.
MUSIC: Portable stereos must be kept at a reasonable volume
to avoid disturbing others.
PLAYING BALL, USING FRISBEES, ETC.: Balls and frisbees are
prohibited on the sand beach, the boardwalk and the grassy area
west of the boardwalk to the property lines from Camp Pendleton
on the south to 42nd Street on the north from 10am-4pm
weekdays and 10am-6pm on weekends and holidays, from 6pm
on the Friday before Memorial Day through 6pm on Labor Day.
Courtesy volleyball nets are available on a first-come, first-serve
basis at 25th, 30th and 40th streets.
ROLLER SKATES/ROLLER BLADES & SKATEBOARDS: These
cannot be used on the grassy area next to the public boardwalk
or on bicycle paths, oceanfront parks and plazas, public
restrooms and sidewalks, along and east of Pacific Avenue
from Rudee Inlet to 42nd Street from 6pm on the Friday
before Memorial Day through 6pm on Labor Day. Only roller
skates and roller blades can be used on the boardwalk as long
as it doesn't interfere with or endanger pedestrians.