Contrary to standard practice, it is illegal to bring alcohol to the beach. Alcohol is not allowed on the beach, although I have also seen people enjoying a beer or a glass of wine there. I have also seen beach patrol officers defy people who believed they were drinking alcohol, although in that case they seemed to be let go with a severe warning rather than having a ticket issued, presumably having alleged ignorance of the rules.
Yes, drinking alcohol does happen on the beach; many people enjoy a drink watching the sunset, but if you flaunt it, you risk getting a fine.
The city and county have beach patrol officers who monitor the beaches of Naples, Florida, and will fine you for violating these rules. It's important for people to know that glass is not allowed on any beach, however, alcohol is allowed on city beaches, but not in county parks, Carr explained. You may be awarded a temporary 30-day certification in the Collier Area Transit Door-to-Door Service Program. You can be cited for consuming alcohol or for possession of alcohol on streets, sidewalks, parking lots, or beaches across the state.
However, beach lovers can drink alcohol on sandy beaches all over Marco Island, as long as it's not in a glass container. Enjoy a beautiful sunset from the beach or from Naples' legendary pier (though you can't drink on the dock). There is no glass, but the above seems right: drinking in glasses or plastic and not in a state or county park, people are vacationing here, that's why daisies were invented.
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