They're okay with the boat on the beach, BUT, you can't keep it overnight (unless you're a city resident and pay for a spot), and you can't park your trailer anywhere near the beach. Works great if you know someone near the beach that you can drop the trailer, but it's tough if you don't and have to hoof it a mile or so back to the beach.

Taken my old boat out a couple of times, and had a ball. Flat beaches, low surf, and nice water temps.