Beach

Sunrise on Jamaica Beach

JAMAICA BEACH

  • The public beach is the area of sand from the vegetation line to the water's edge.
  • Please respect areas north of the vegetation line as this is private property.
  • This is a free, public beach.
  • There are no lifeguards on duty, so children should be supervised at all times.

BEACH RULES

  • Put Trash in its place!  Please help to keep our beaches clean.
  • NO GLASS containers on the beach.
  • Stay off the Dunes as they are in a constant state of replenishment.
  • No walking or parking on the dunes or vegetation area.  
  • No Camping on the beach.
  • No Campfires on the beach.
  • Leash law enforced at all times.

VEHICULAR TRAFFIC AND PARKING

  • No Parking within 25 feet of the water.
  • Park perpendicular to the dunes.
  • 10 Miles per hour Speed Limit Strictly Enforced.
  • No RVs or Trailers allowed on the beach.
  • Beginning the second Saturday of March until the Tuesday after Labor Day:  Designated areas of the beach are closed to vehicular traffic from 12:01 AM Saturday until 6:00 PM Sunday and on all legal holidays.

DUNE PROTECTION AND BEACH ACCESS PLAN

INJURED WILDLIFE

  • To report nesting, injured or dead wildlife, please call Jamaica Beach Police at (409) 737-1800.

BEACH VIOLATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO $1000 FINE.

  • Please report all violations to the Jamaica Beach Police at (409) 737-1900.

 

BEWARE OF SNAKES IN THE DUNES!
Green Snake drawing