Memorial Day beach outlook: Stay hydrated! Plus more tips for a fun holiday on the coast.
Memorial Day weekend is a popular time to head to the coast, and people who visit the beaches in Volusia County this weekend can expect hot, sunny conditions and a lot of other visitors.
People looking for things to do can find Memorial Day ceremonies across Volusia, and over the weekend people can enjoy live music in Daytona Beach.
To help people have a fun and safe time, Volusia County officials shared tips and updates for people who plan to hit the sand:
People who need a handicap-accessible beach access point have a few more options. The county has completed upgrades to access structures at Argosy Park, Dahlia Avenue Park, central Mary McLeod Bethune Park and Kingfish Avenue. The structures were damaged in tropical storms Ian and Nicole. More information on navigating the beach with disabilities is at volusia.org.
Temperatures are expected to reach highs of the upper 80s and lower 90s along the coast. People should stay hydrated and apply sunscreen regularly.
People should only swim in front of staffed lifeguard towers.
Driving is allowed on parts of Volusia County beaches, but people should pay close attention to the rules. The speed limit is 10 mph. Drivers have to turn their headlights on and drive with a front window down. Parking is allowed on the ocean side of wooden conservation poles.
Tides can affect beach access.
Parking is available both on and off the beach.
Because it's expected to be extra busy this weekend, coastal construction vehicles are prohibited from using county beach access ramps on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. "Construction projects not requiring access from the beach may continue. Regular coastal construction activities will resume on Tuesday."
Some things are prohibited on the beach, including fireworks, alcohol and glass containers.
Visitors can grill, but charcoal must be taken off the beach and disposed of properly. People can find the county's Beach Code through volusia.org.
Turtle-nesting season is underway in Volusia County. So people should respect wildlife by leaving marked nests alone and not disturbing turtles. "Daytime observation and photography are allowed around marked nests, but entering these areas is a crime," according to the county. At night, beachgoers should limit their use of flashlights and cellphones because the lights can confuse turtles and keep them from nesting.
For more beach information go to volusia.org/beach. People can download the Volusia Beaches app for live updates on beach conditions, access points, lifeguard towers and more.
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Spending Memorial Day weekend on Daytona Beach? Here are some tips
