Rules for drinking vary between the Tampa Bay counties and also between the beaches.

With spring break right around the corner, visitors and residents will likely be flocking to the beach to soak up some sun.

For the Tampa Bay area, local law enforcement is already preparing for an influx of people out-and-about, and Tampa International Airport is expecting about 3.1 million passengers through mid-April.

If you are visiting for spring break or are a resident who is unsure of the alcohol policies for the Tampa Bay area beaches, here’s a rundown of where you can and can’t drink.


Pinellas County beaches alcohol policy

Clearwater Beach: No alcohol allowedHoneymoon Island and Caladesi Island: No alcohol allowed, although beer and wine are served at Café Honeymoon and must be drunk thereBelleair Beach: No alcohol allowedIndian Rocks Beach: No alcohol allowedFort De Soto Park: No alcohol allowedMadeira Beach: Alcohol beverages are allowed but not in glass containersSt. Pete Beach: Alcohol beverages are allowed only in cabana areas of beachfront hotels for registered guestsTreasure Island: Alcohol allowed but not in glass containersNo alcohol allowed on beach between the 8500 block and the 9900 block of Treasure Island Beach between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the weekendsRedington Beach: Alcohol is allowed but isn’t permitted on neighboring beaches of Redington Shores and North Redington BeachGulfport Beach: No alcohol allowedSpa Beach Bistro at the St. Pete Pier: The Spa Beach Bistro serves alcohol with a full-service liquor bar and a variety of alcoholic beverages


Sarasota County beaches alcohol policy

Siesta Beach: Alcohol allowed but no glass containersTurtle Beach: Alcohol allowed but no glass containersLido Key: Alcohol allowed but no glass containersLongboat Key: Alcohol is not allowedCasey Key: Alcohol allowed but no glass containersVenice Beach: Alcohol allowed but no glass containersManasota Key: Alcohol allowed but no glass containers


Hillsborough County beaches alcohol policy

No alcohol is allowed on county beaches.


Manatee County beaches alcohol policy

No alcohol is allowed on county beaches.