A sunny beach path leading toward the ocean with chairs and a cooler near the water.

Independent beach rules guide

Know the beach rules before you pack.

Find clear summaries for dogs, grills, canopies, alcohol, coolers, parking, accessibility, and more — based on the official source linked.

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One simple question, answered before you load the car.

Pick a state, beach, and item to see a clear summary, status badge, source confidence, last checked date, and direct source link. Starter coverage includes selected beaches in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Florida, and California. More beaches are added regularly.

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Dogs, grills, canopies, alcohol, coolers, bonfires, drones, fishing, carts, overnight parking, general bathroom info, and general accessibility info.

Read the source context

Every result shows a status, source confidence, last checked date, and a reminder that rules can change.

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Each result links to the official beach, town, county, state, or park authority source when available.

Common guides

What people look up before they go

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