Can you swim in the nude at the beach? Smoke, drink, spend the night? What the law says
South Florida beaches seem like places you can do just about everything. Throw down a towel and the world is yours. Not quite. There are rules to f...
South Florida beaches seem like places you can do just about everything. Throw down a towel and the world is yours. Not quite. There are rules to follow. They involve nudity, cooking, drinking and spending the night. And over the past year, local governments have banned cigarettes at the beach in an effort to cut the smoke and litter. Not to ruin your fun, but here's what to know about what you can and can't do on the beach in South Florida: Miami-Dade law: Miami-Dade County approved an ordinance in June 2023 that bans smoking at county parks and beaches.