Beach Safety Guidelines For Students
To ensure your safety and the safety of others, the following isa summary of activities that have restrictions. For further detailedinformation, contact the City Attorney's Office at 757-427-4531.Also, unless otherwise stated, the "season" is from 6pm theFriday 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 allowed on all sidewalks except in the resort area and in Town Center. Bicycles are not allowed on the oceanfront Boardwalk but are encouraged to use the bike path right next to it.
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.