Beach Rules

Before you head to the beach, there’s a few things you should be mindful of. If we all follow these guidelines, our beach will remain clean and family friendly for years to come!

Violations of the items below come with up to a $500 fine and 60 days in jail.

• No walking on dunes or disturbing or removing vegetation. §161.242
• No littering. §403.14
• No vehicles are allowed on the beach. This includes vehicles on wheels, runners or cushions of air. §73.01
• No animals are allowed on the beach. This includes dogs & horses. §90.13
• No fires, bonfires or fireworks on the beach. §2.09.03
• No glass on the beach. §97.02 (A)(5)
• No loud music. §2.07.03
• No overnight camping or sleeping on the beach. §95.01
• Holes on the beach may be no more than 2′ deep and must be filled prior to leaving. §97.02(B)
• No motor-driven floating devices within 300 feet of the beach including jet skis, wave runners, personal watercraft or other vessels propelled by machinery unless directly approaching or leaving the beach. §95.17
• Motor-driven floating devices may approach and leave the beach perpendicular to the beach but must be in idle speed within 300′ of the beach. §95.17
• Leave No Trace Ordinance:
  • Mexico Beach is a “Leave No Trace” Community.
  • Unattended items left on the beach between the hours of 7 PM and 7 AM will be discarded.