Beach Rules in Southern Shores on the Outer Banks

NC

Vacationers, residents, and buyers of Outer Banks NC homes for sale in Southern Shores can expect long stretches of beautiful, quiet beaches with 288 days of sunshine a year in a very private and tranquil community, thanks to the rules and regulations set by the town’s association.

There are no hotels or motels in Southern Shores, but vacationers will find plenty of Outer Banks NC vacation rental homes from which to choose.

As with other communities on the Outer Banks, the town of Southern Shores has its own set of rules for visitors and residents that assure everyone a more enjoyable, pleasant, and safe stay. Vacationers and residents can relax knowing that the beach rules are limited and do not interfere with their hours of safe enjoyment on the beach.

Southern Shores beaches have lifeguard patrols and operate on a red-flag system during inclement weather, making the beaches of Southern Shores very safe.

While you are in Southern Shores, make sure you observe the following rules:

1. Dogs are not permitted on the beach during the summer season from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Dogs are only allowed on the beach between the hours of 6:00 p.m-9:00 a.m., from May 15th to September 15. Dogs must be on leash at all times when on the beach or off personal property. Pet feces must be picked up.

2. Beach equipment and other personal items are not allowed to remain on the beach overnight. This includes tents, canopies, chairs, sunglasses, umbrellas, cabanas, sunshades, volleyball nets, and other personal items. Unattended personal items left on the beach between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. are prohibited and subject to removal.

3. Beach fires of any kind are not allowed. It is illegal for any person to start or set a fire of any kind on the beaches of Southern Shores.

4. Fireworks are prohibited.

5. Any digging that presents a safety risk or hazard is prohibited.

6. Driving on the beach and dunes is not allowed.

7. Playing, sliding, climbing on the frontal dunes, or any other activity that will disturb the dune structure is prohibited.

8. Activities that cause threat to public safety is prohibited.

9. While red flags are being flown (usually during inclement weather), swimming is prohibited. Red flags are posted every half mile on the beach where it is unsafe or illegal to swim.

10. You are responsible for your own trash removal and disposal.

11. Surfers must have surfboards leashed to their bodies.

Only Southern Shores residents or those renting in Southern Shores Outer Banks NC homes have beach and parking access. Many Southern Shores Outer Banks NC vacation homes are located in quiet cul-de-sacs or behind the protective dune barriers and are within a short walk from the beach, affording residents and vacationers a guaranteed peace, quiet, and privacy.

While off-roading is allowed on some Outer Banks beaches, you can relax on the beaches of Southern Shores where you won’t have to look out for 4-wheel drive or other vehicles passing by on the sand, thanks to the town of Southern Shores’ rules for beach use.

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