Safety

How to safely enjoy your beach: Don'ts

• Never swim alone
• Don't swim after a heavy rain
• Don't dive into waters you don't know — feet first, first time
• Don't swim near trash or storm drains
• Don't take glass containers to the beach — broken glass and bare feet don't mix

What to do
Learn more about what to do and not to do on the beaches web site for grownups

Questions to ask your lifeguard | Is the water safe for swimming?