Bethany Beach Rules

Bethany Beach Rules & Regulations

  • No dogs permitted on the beach or Boardwalk from May 15 to Sept. 30
  • No bikes permitted on the Boardwalk, except from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. daily
  • No roller skates, roller blades, skateboards, motor bikes or motorcycles permitted on the Boardwalk
  • No littering
  • No tossing objects
  • No kites
  • During lifeguard hours, no ball playing, tossing objects, kites, or fishing
  • No alcoholic beverages or glass containers
  • No boats or vehicles on the beach
  • No fires
  • The beach is closed to the public from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. daily
  • No sleeping on beach from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.
  • Surfing is allowed north of Campbell Place
  • Stay off of rock jetties
  • Swim only between orange flags
  • No digging large holes in sand