Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There’s nothing quite as relaxing as a beach — except maybe a private beach. Yes, part of the fun in going to the beach lies in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The public has the right to walk on even private beaches on the wet sand below high tide in most coastal states – but not in ...

PALM BEACH, Fla. — The struggle over beach access is once again playing out on the island of Palm Beach. Beachgoers and property owners are at odds over who can take in the breathtaking views. There ...

In my opinion, any kind of beach vacation is a good vacation. But when you stay at a resort with a gorgeous private beach, the trip turns into a true getaway. There’s just something about not having ...

Under the law, a local government that wants to allow public access to private beaches will need a court order to enforce a “customary use” law that allows public recreation on dry-sand areas of ...

AND WHY RESTRICTING ACCESS MAY NOT BE SO EASY. TERRI: SOME PALM BEACHERS WANT TO CLOSE OFF OR RESTRICT ACCESS TO POPULAR PUBLIC BEACH ACCESS SPOTS THAT HAVE BEEN USED BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC FOR DECADES ...

The collection of debris from private beaches took center stage during a recent meeting of the Shore Protection Board. Town Engineer Patricia Strayer told the board at its May 27 meeting that staff ...

The Colonial Ordinances of 1941-47 make it so the public is not allowed to walk on private beaches in Massachusetts above the low water tide. But private property owners technically cannot interfere ...