no more drinks on our beach

guccimamma · Jun 4th, 2008, 04:53 PM

one of the most wonderful parts of the summer for us...enjoying wine or margaritas with friends in the late afternoon...is over. our beach has an alcohol ban for the summer.

it started with a city beach, so all the idiots came to our beach...now here it is.

is this everywhere? i am heartbroken, yes we can still enjoy the shores, but having a relaxing dinner with some wine and friends...that is over for us.

Irishgal · Jun 5th, 2008, 12:34 AM

I think this is everywhere in So Cal, but not sure. I know Malibu was pretty soft until the idiots showed up and started leaving trash and acting stupid.

tokyogirl · Jun 5th, 2008, 12:37 AM

That is really too bad...

Pursegrrl · Jun 5th, 2008, 07:18 PM

I think most public beaches in WA state also ban alcohol. GM, is yours a private community or HOA beach?

guccimamma · Jun 5th, 2008, 08:32 PM

public beach, and i didn't mean to say "our" beach...we live about 4 miles from it...it is definitely public, but i grew up a couple blocks from it...so it feels like home.

i see nothing wrong with adults having a beverage, it is so sad that losers have to ruin it for everybody.

Pursegrrl · Jun 5th, 2008, 08:39 PM

^^ Gotcha. How awesome to grow up so close to a beach! I agree, too bad a few ruin it for the rest.

redney · Jun 5th, 2008, 09:05 PM

Can you mix your beachy drinks (margaritas, lemonade/vodka, etc.) at home and bring them to the beach in a sealable plastic tupperware or rubbermaid pitcher like this?

We always bring ours in this way with some cups.

Pursegrrl · Jun 6th, 2008, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by redney

Can you mix your beachy drinks (margaritas, lemonade/vodka, etc.) at home and bring them to the beach in a sealable plastic tupperware or rubbermaid pitcher like this?

We always bring ours in this way with some cups.

Yes, as a summertime beach-goer I've done this too or even sneaked a few beers into a cooler along with sandwiches and other munchies. The beach I spend the most time at has a lot of sand dunes and beach grass so you can really hide out if you want and eat/drink whatever you wish.

guccimamma · Jun 6th, 2008, 02:03 PM

^yeah, i am sure we will find a way.

it just seems ridiculous as adults...i feel i have earned my place in life to sit on the beach with a beverage, not have to hide it like a teenager

Schmodi · Jun 8th, 2008, 06:49 PM

Yeah I understand they ban it on 4th of July. I live in San Diego and one year in college went to PB on the 4th-what a mess!

I usually only go the beach in Del Mar and I think we've been dry for a while. It's sort of silly, but with so many kids just getting tanked that are underage I guess I get it.

shewolfy12 · Jun 10th, 2008, 01:58 AM

I live in SD too! Gucci-are you in Carlsbad? Too funny. Yeah I agree. My friend told me that the key to sneaking is to NEVER use red cups.. It's a giveaway. She gets tall soda bottles, dumps them out, then refills it with the beverage.. Works every time.. Good luck!

chiara · Jun 10th, 2008, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redney

Can you mix your beachy drinks (margaritas, lemonade/vodka, etc.) at home and bring them to the beach in a sealable plastic tupperware or rubbermaid pitcher like this?

We always bring ours in this way with some cups.

I've been playing this game for a long time. If you are discreet, you should be able to get away with it. Next time you're out on that beautiful west coast beach, drink a cheer to me, stuck on the east coast(at least near a beach), but longing for ca!

Fendi84NJ · Jun 11th, 2008, 08:22 PM

In New Jersey it's a mix...

There are completely dry beaches / shore towns....towns that have liquor right on the boardwalk, but you can't bring it onto the beach....and my FAVORITE towns that will serve you mojiots, mimosas, screw drivers, miami vices and pina coladas right at your beach chair!!

The ones where they have a place where they make it, and carry it out to you is roped off from the neighboring beach...no one under 21...and it usually may be an $8 charge to get on the beach...even if the beach next to it with no liquor is $5

Leelee · Jun 13th, 2008, 01:29 PM

It's been banned at the Maryland beaches for years now, too.

SoxFan777 · Jul 2nd, 2008, 10:38 PM

I go to a beach on cape cod and we definitely aren't supposed to drink on the beach. Of course, we can be pretty uptight here in "bahston". :)

Jun 4th, 2008, 04:53 PM	#1
guccimamma guccimamma	no more drinks on our beach one of the most wonderful parts of the summer for us...enjoying wine or margaritas with friends in the late afternoon...is over. our beach has an alcohol ban for the summer. it started with a city beach, so all the idiots came to our beach...now here it is. is this everywhere? i am heartbroken, yes we can still enjoy the shores, but having a relaxing dinner with some wine and friends...that is over for us.

Jun 5th, 2008, 12:34 AM	#2
Irishgal I run with scissors Location: In a Bell Jet Ranger	I think this is everywhere in So Cal, but not sure. I know Malibu was pretty soft until the idiots showed up and started leaving trash and acting stupid. __________________ Ten thousand blessings to all of our furry friends who are in need of prayers. May they be comfortable, healthy, and blessed with joy and companionship. May their eyes shine brightly and may they know that they are loved.

Jun 8th, 2008, 06:49 PM	#10
Schmodi Member	Yeah I understand they ban it on 4th of July. I live in San Diego and one year in college went to PB on the 4th-what a mess! I usually only go the beach in Del Mar and I think we've been dry for a while. It's sort of silly, but with so many kids just getting tanked that are underage I guess I get it. __________________

Jun 10th, 2008, 01:58 AM	#11
shewolfy12 Member Location: San Diego	I live in SD too! Gucci-are you in Carlsbad? Too funny. Yeah I agree. My friend told me that the key to sneaking is to NEVER use red cups.. It's a giveaway. She gets tall soda bottles, dumps them out, then refills it with the beverage.. Works every time.. Good luck! __________________

Jun 11th, 2008, 08:22 PM	#13
Fendi84NJ Tano & RM Addict Location: NEW JERSEY	In New Jersey it's a mix... There are completely dry beaches / shore towns....towns that have liquor right on the boardwalk, but you can't bring it onto the beach....and my FAVORITE towns that will serve you mojiots, mimosas, screw drivers, miami vices and pina coladas right at your beach chair!! The ones where they have a place where they make it, and carry it out to you is roped off from the neighboring beach...no one under 21...and it usually may be an $8 charge to get on the beach...even if the beach next to it with no liquor is $5 __________________ Currently in total love and lust with my LRC in Ruby Dreaming of: The perfect grey bag at an awesome price

Jun 5th, 2008, 12:37 AM	#3
tokyogirl Keanu!	That is really too bad...

Jun 5th, 2008, 07:18 PM	#4
Pursegrrl Oh! That Joe! Location: Seattle	I think most public beaches in WA state also ban alcohol. GM, is yours a private community or HOA beach?

Jun 5th, 2008, 08:32 PM	#5
guccimamma guccimamma	public beach, and i didn't mean to say "our" beach...we live about 4 miles from it...it is definitely public, but i grew up a couple blocks from it...so it feels like home. i see nothing wrong with adults having a beverage, it is so sad that losers have to ruin it for everybody.

Jun 5th, 2008, 08:39 PM	#6
Pursegrrl Oh! That Joe! Location: Seattle	^^ Gotcha. How awesome to grow up so close to a beach! I agree, too bad a few ruin it for the rest.

Jun 6th, 2008, 02:03 PM	#9
guccimamma guccimamma	^yeah, i am sure we will find a way. it just seems ridiculous as adults...i feel i have earned my place in life to sit on the beach with a beverage, not have to hide it like a teenager

Jun 13th, 2008, 01:29 PM	#14
Leelee Up On My Toes! Location: Highland, Maryland	It's been banned at the Maryland beaches for years now, too.

Jul 2nd, 2008, 10:38 PM	#15
SoxFan777 j'adore dior Location: Boston	I go to a beach on cape cod and we definitely aren't supposed to drink on the beach. Of course, we can be pretty uptight here in "bahston". :)