Pack a cooler for 7 mile beach

[gypsyrose]

Is it possible to take a small collapsible cooler and hit a store for some local beers then taxi to 7 mile beach? If so, where would be a good store to go to. I don't recall seeing any convenience type stores but...I wasn't looking for them the last trip. Plan on renting a chair and hanging on the beach for hours, not really wanting to have to go up to the bar for drinks. Thanks for any help...

[runner15km]

The beach bars may not allow you to bring alcohol to their beach but would be no problem just to lay out a towel in a open area of the beach.

Across the street from the tender pier are some small stores for beer.

[bookbabe]

If you're renting a chair, you'll likely be using the facilities of one of the beach bars (washrooms, etc.) so I personally wouldn't bring a cooler and BYO in that circumstance. The bars primarily offer the free facilities in order to attract patrons, after all... :D

 

However, for the definitive answer as to whether it's legal or not, wait for Drew's reply...he'll know for sure...

[drew sailbum]

HaHaHa!

 

The beach, from the edge of the water to the mean high water mark is property of the Crown. This is a narrow band from the water to the point where high tide reaches on an average day. This can be used for the public enjoyment.

 

Above the Crown property lies most of the beach which is actually on private property. Private property owners can set their own rules for alcohol use.

 

There are a few sections which are public up to the main road. Seven Mile Beach Public Beach is one such popular spot where you can carry in your own food and beverage.

 

For those wishing to stock a cooler please remember that grocery stores and most gas stations do not sell alcoholic beverages in Cayman. Stores selling alcohol in central George Town generally are only selling duty free items for delivery to ships.

 

You can make a short stop at the liquor store in the Seven Mile Shops (215 West Bay Road) for an easy and quick stock up run.

[Michigandergrl]

We walked to the Marriott from the port last time we were there and stopped at a little party store about a half mile down to pick up a six pack for the walk. It was easy to see, it had a lot of beer signs in the window. Not sure of the name though.