Anonymous wrote:I personally hate it, but if you do bring one, please set up in the back. They block the view and make it harder for folks to walk down to the ocean. Also try to only have it up while you are actively on the beach. In Bethany, folks will set up giant tents near the water early morning and then disappear for most of the day.

Tents are not allowed in Bethany Beach. The beach has enforcement officers that walk through all day.

I personally hate it, but if you do bring one, please set up in the back. They block the view and make it harder for folks to walk down to the ocean. Also try to only have it up while you are actively on the beach. In Bethany, folks will set up giant tents near the water early morning and then disappear for most of the day.

I’d recommend just renting an umbrella from the stands at the beach. They put it in the sand and really know what they are doing, so it’s pretty deep in there (my husband used to be a Bethany lifeguard and his absolute biggest fear is a flying umbrella).

Check out Cool Cabanas! We use to use a pop up tent w sides and have tried shibumi SO LOUD! We like this is what we like now super easy to put up and down and we now live close to the beach in SWFL so we use it a lot and lots of them as the beach as well.

Yes don't do it!

PP So OC MD allows tents although the mayor quoted as saying tents keep getting bigger! Tents must be well behind guard stands and not obstruct lifeguard view.

According to other municipal websites, of the beaches that surround Ocean City, Dewey Beach in Delaware is one of the only ones that still allows “four-poster canopies” and tents.

OP here. This would be ocean city. Thanks for the replies! Just wasn’t sure the etiquette even if it was allowed.

I don’t want to go to any beach crowded enough to have to think about this. I would rather drive a long way.

If there is any breeze at all, you will quickly find out why most people don't bother with them.

You should go to a less crowded beach. Or plan to set up at the back of the beach, if allowed at all.

And I visit Rehoboth throughout the year. Tents were becoming a problem. People would get to the beach at sunrise and bring huge 6 person camping tents with stakes and sandbags and set up for the entire day - also claim prime beach spots.

One person does it then other families join and next thing you know - you’ve got a campground and privacy to do whatever you want (change clothes, be naked, drink alcohol, have sex, do drugs).

I’m a non drinker but was approached by Reho police officer (while sitting an umbrella and sipping from a generic can of seltzer water) who asked what I was drinking all while reminding me that no alcohol allowed on the beach. I turned my can around and then offered him one from my beach bag. He declined. So, the Reho. police really do keep an eye on scofflaws!

And NJ

Other beaches in New Jersey that allow tents include Atlantic City, Avalon, Barnegat Light, Bay Head, Deal, Loch Arbour, Margate, Sea Bright, Sea Isle City, Ship Bottom, Strathmere, Wildwood, and Wildwood Crest.

Although

Seaside Heights

Allowed: Umbrellas, baby tents, canopy style sun shades, “sport-brellas.”

Not Allowed: Tents, tarps, canopies larger than 12 feet by 12 feet, canopies with walls or screens, cabanas or pavilions.

18:30 back with this

No tents or canopies are permitted on Rehoboth Beach. Only baby tents, no larger than 36” high x 36” wide x 36” deep, are allowed.

Depends upon where you are going. Some beaches like Rehoboth have patrols who are out looking to make certain tents aren’t oversized and or are installed safely.

The only trip we will go on this year is the beach. I have never been. I would like to get one of beach tents that has 3 sides, not just the canopy, with only a top. Is this considered poor beach etiquette though? I won’t purposely block anyone. I also won’t be up close to where the water comes. But is it still frowned upon? I like my privacy.