MYRTLE BEACH, SC – With the summer crowds gone, Myrtle Beach has rolled back seasonal restrictions on dogs, bicycles and shading devices, giving visitors and locals more freedom on the sand and boardwalk.

Police reminded beachgoers that starting after Labor Day, dogs and bicycles are allowed on both the beach and the boardwalk at any time of day, as long as dogs remain leashed and owners clean up after them. During the summer months, access was restricted to early mornings and evenings.

Tents and other shading devices up to 12-by-12 feet are now permitted behind the established umbrella line. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, only circular umbrellas were allowed. The rules will remain in effect until May 1, when stricter regulations return ahead of peak season.

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