SoCal beach city wants to fine beachgoers for violating its “umbrellas only” rule
Laguna Beach has implemented a new ordinance that restricts beachgoers to using only standard beach umbrellas. The rule, effective May 26, prohibits larger structures and imposes fines of up to $500 for violations. Additionally, specific regulations regarding the placement of umbrellas and other shade coverings have been established to ensure safety and accessibility.
- ▪The new ordinance bans any structures larger than standard beach umbrellas at most beaches in Laguna Beach.
- ▪Violators of the rule could face fines of up to $500.
- ▪Shade coverings must not exceed dimensions of eight feet in width, eight feet in depth, and six feet in height.
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Metro SoCal beach city wants to fine beachgoers for violating its “umbrellas only” rule By Katie Jerkovich Published May 19, 2026, 4:56 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Visitors to one of the most gorgeous southern California beach towns might find their day at the water interrupted if they chose to violate the city’s new “umbrellas only” rule. A new Laguna Beach ordinance that goes into effect May 26, bans any structures “larger than standard beach umbrellas” at most beaches in the area. The update to the city’s municipal code states that only umbrella-style shade coverings will be allowed at almost all the beaches in the city. Anything other than an umbrella is prohibited at the beaches, unless given permission by the city manager.
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