Beach Bytes: Beach Tips--Be a Good Guest
When visiting a beach, please let's all remember to treat the beach with the utmost respect. Whether it’s a public beach or a privately owned resort property, different beaches may have different rules and restrictions. But a few tips should be remembered as common courtesies:
Dunes: Nature’s plan for protecting the shore is washing sand up to create dunes. Whether or not signs are posted as reminders, dunes are easily damaged by walkers, sunbathers, or pets. In many locations, law prohibits walking on the dunes.
Sea oats: Sometimes planted or growing naturally, the lovely swaying grass holds the sand in place along the dunes, and it should not be disturbed.
Space: An American custom, more so than in many other countries, is to allow personal space. Park your chair, umbrella, kids, or general spread of stuff at a reasonable distance away from others. It’s good manners to allow privacy for conversation and to keep your own music or phone calls to yourself.
Dogs: Allowed on some beaches, and often with leashes required, dogs sometimes annoy non-owners, and pet waste should be collected and disposed properly. Otherwise, it’s a serious health hazard.
Holes: Digging in the beach sand seems to be a natural pastime for kids and dogs, but holes should be filled when they have served their entertainment purpose. Otherwise, a runner or other beachgoer could miss seeing a deep hole and be hurt by a fall.
Trash: Leave the beach cleaner than you find it, and dispose of trash properly.
Private property: Straying onto, or purposely trying to enter, the posted property of a neighboring resort or private owner may be illegal as well as bad etiquette.
Let's enjoy our beautiful beaches and be sure we can continue to enjoy them for many years to come!
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Nothing worst than settling on a beach next to some rude people. My pet peeves are when they litter, blast loud music or smoke. Its important to be courteous to others as well. They are on vacation too.
Posted by: Dan | July 30, 2009 at 01:24 PM
Let's not forget beach tags at beaches that are paid beaches. Make sure you respect the beach tag system since the money is used to make the beach a better place for everyone.
Posted by: Beach Summer Rentals | July 01, 2009 at 09:43 AM