Beach Laws

For the safety and protection of our sea turtles and other beach wildlife, please leave only your footprints on the beach.

Beach Safety Laws

No swimming or wading in the Gulf of Mexico during double red flag conditions.
No person may re-enter the Gulf of Mexico within 24 hours of being rescued from the Gulf of Mexico.
Dogs other than service animals are not permitted on the any of the beaches except in designated dog parks.
There is absolutely NO GLASS allowed on any of the beaches.
The west side of the Pensacola Gulf Pier is now an "Alcohol FREE Zone."
Open flames like bonfires or private grills are not allowed on the beach. Many public parks and private lodging establishments have grills for public use which meet beach regulations.

Escambia County Sheriff's Office

Visit the Escambia County Sheriff's Office website for more information on laws at Pensacola Beach.

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