The popular beach community of Seaside announced it will enforce a 7 p.m. curfew for unaccompanied minors during the Spring Break season as part of measures to maintain its family-friendly environment.
- The curfew, which applies to visitors 18 and under without parental supervision, will be in effect from March 1 through April 25. Officials are asking parents and guardians to accompany their children during visits to the beachside community.
This marks the second consecutive year of curfew enforcement in Seaside. Last year, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office took additional steps by suspending beach access for large crowds and unaccompanied teens from April 1 through April 5.
“Seaside is designed for families to come together and create lasting memories, and we are committed to preserving that experience,” Seaside stated in their announcement.
The curfew policy emerged from collaborative town hall sessions involving Seaside’s Town Council, neighboring communities including Rosemary Beach, Alys Beach, WaterColor, and Old Seagrove, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office, and short-term rental companies.
Alongside the curfew, Seaside announced a partnership with Igbo, a new app designed to improve parent-to-parent communication. The app allows parents to access location information, create group messages with other parents, and monitor their child’s phone battery and signal levels.
- Seaside emphasized that the app prioritizes privacy, noting that teen identities are only visible when approved by parents.
“We appreciate your cooperation in maintaining the values that make Seaside a beloved tradition for families near and far,” the announcement concluded.
