Dog, bicycle & umbrella rules to change after Labor Day in Myrtle Beach

Umbrellas only sign in Myrtle Beach (Photo: Myrtle Beach City Government)

(WPDE) — Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end to summer for many and the official end of seasonal rules in Myrtle Beach.

Starting Tuesday, dogs and bicycles will be allowed on the beach at any time of day.

Beachgoers can also use tents and canopies up to 12 by 12 square feet. However, umbrellas must still be in line with or behind lifeguards.

Other restrictions that exist year-round include:

• Alcohol is NOT allowed on the beach.
• Glass containers and bottles are NOT allowed on the beach.
• “Thong” style bathing suits are not allowed on the beach or in public. G-strings, T-Backs, “dental floss” style, and thongs are prohibited in public.
• It is illegal to disturb or damage the dunes, the sand fencing or the sea grass oats. Stay on the boardwalks and marked paths.
• Aquatic activity (swimming, surfing, etc.) is not allowed within 75 yards of a pier.
• Metal detecting is allowed on the public beach, but NOT in the dunes, the street ends or any other public property.
• Littering is illegal. Please use the trash and recycling containers provided.
• Digging holes deeper than two feet is prohibited. All holes must be filled before leaving the beach. Metal shovels are not allowed for recreational digging.
• Swimmers have priority and right-of-way over surf fishing. People fishing must maintain at least a 50-foot separation from any swimmers. Fishing is not allowed in front of the chair-and-umbrella lines.
• All fires are prohibited on the beach, including barbecues and bonfires.
• Commercial activity is prohibited on the public beach. Non-commercial weddings (where no one is being paid) are allowed without a permit. Commercial weddings are not allowed.
• Items may not be set up on the beach before 8 a.m. and must be removed by 7 p.m. daily.