Sombrero Beach is dog friendly, leashed, with owners picking up waste. During turtle nesting season, April through October, dogs must also stay out of the marked nest areas, which cover under 10 percent of the beach.
Alcohol is banned at city park and beach facilities, including Sombrero Beach, unless a specific event is approved by the City Manager or City Council.
Open-pit fires are banned; Sombrero Beach's pavilions each have a fixed grill instead.
Glass bottles and containers are banned at city park and beach facilities, including Sombrero Beach.
Not verified here
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
Source: City of Marathon Parks & Recreation Department — Request for the Use of City Property (Parks or Beach) Facility Use Policies (which explicitly lists Sombrero Beach as a covered facility), and the city's Sombrero Beach page · checked 2026-09-10. Rules change by ordinance and by season. When it matters, confirm with the posted signs.
Dogs at Sombrero Beach: Sombrero Beach is dog friendly, leashed, with owners picking up waste. During turtle nesting season, April through October, dogs must also stay out of the marked nest areas, which cover under 10 percent of the beach. Not allowed at Sombrero Beach: alcohol, fires & grills, glass. Allowed only in places or at certain times: dogs. Checked against City of Marathon Parks & Recreation Department — Request for the Use of City Property (Parks or Beach) Facility Use Policies (which explicitly lists Sombrero Beach as a covered facility), and the city's Sombrero Beach page on 2026-09-10. Rules we have not verified for Sombrero Beach are marked as such rather than guessed on the beach rules page.