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No trespassing sand

A private beach is a stretch of shoreline owned or controlled by an individual, resort, or community, with access restricted to owners, guests, or members.

The term often appears in real estate listings and vacation advertisements: The hotel boasts a private beach.

Laws governing beach ownership vary widely—in some places, all beaches are public below the high-tide line regardless of adjacent property claims.

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