Dogs are banned on Miami Beach's public beaches. The city's one exception, Bark Beach at 80th and 81st Streets, is in North Beach, well outside South Beach.
Alcohol is banned on the sand at every Miami Beach public beach, year round.
Beach tents, along with tables, coolers and inflatable devices, are banned on the sand year round.
Glass containers of any kind are banned on the beach year round.
Cigarette and other tobacco smoking is banned on the beach year round.
Loud or amplified music is banned on the beach by default. Amplified sound is only allowed with a city-issued permit for an authorized event.
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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 Miami Beach — Beach Rules · checked 2026-09-09. Rules change by ordinance and by season. When it matters, confirm with the posted signs.
Dogs at South Beach Miami: Dogs are banned on Miami Beach's public beaches. The city's one exception, Bark Beach at 80th and 81st Streets, is in North Beach, well outside South Beach. Not allowed at South Beach Miami: dogs, alcohol, tents & shade, glass, smoking. Allowed only in places or at certain times: amplified music. Checked against City of Miami Beach — Beach Rules on 2026-09-09. Rules we have not verified for South Beach Miami are marked as such rather than guessed on the beach rules page.