Why is alcohol not allowed on beaches?


Why is alcohol not allowed on beaches? Almost every public beach bans alcohol for obvious reasons, including minimizing unruly behavior and keeping the public safe from dangerous ocean conditions, but there are other ways to have a relaxing drink near the sand.


Can you walk around with alcohol?

Is it illegal to walk around with an open bottle of alcohol? Most U.S. states prohibit you from having an open bottle of alcohol in a public place, such as on the streets. Open container laws generally also prohibit drivers and passengers from possessing an open container of alcohol inside of a car.


What is the best alcohol to drink at the beach?

Here are our top picks for specialty beach drinks that you definitely deserve.
  1. Piña Colada. One of the most iconic beach drinks is the beloved piña colada. ...
  2. Margarita. Another perfect beachy drink is a good old margarita. ...
  3. Tequila Sunrise. ...
  4. Mojito. ...
  5. Sangria. ...
  6. Long Island Iced Tea. ...
  7. Mai Tai. ...
  8. Bahama Mama.