Rosemary Beach Golf Cart Rental Ban

The 30A community of Rosemary Beach decided to ban “Golf Carts, All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), Low-Speed Vehicles (LSVs), Motor Scooters or Similar Off Street Vehicles” (Rosemarybeach.com)  in March of 2014.

This decision was made in order to keep Rosemary Beach small and quaint. For 30A visitors staying in Rosemary Beach or looking to book a Street Legal Golf Cart Rental, this may be an inconvenience.

During peak vacation season we routinely have to deny Golf Cart Rentals to Rosemary Beach visitors. This is especially hard on families, especially those with small children who are looking for a relaxing and fun way to get around and enjoy their vacation.

We understand the decision that was made by the community, but we wanted to make you aware so you can plan ahead for your next visit to Rosemary Beach.

Is There Anyway to Rent a Golf Cart in Rosemary Beach?

Unfortunately there is way to rent a Golf Cart if you are staying in Rosemary Beach. They use to have a medical exemption for those that needed a Golf Cart to get around but in the past years Rosemary Beach has gotten rid of that exemption. So as of 2023 when we updated this page, there is no way to bypass Rosemary Beach’s Golf Cart ban. 

Rosemary Beach’s Zero Tolerance Towards Golf Carts

For those 30A vacationers not staying in Rosemary Beach, but looking to explore Rosemary Beach or Alys Beach via Street Legal Golf Cart Rental, unfortunately, that is not an option. Both Rosemary Beach and Alys Beach have a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to Golf Carts. We call these two communities, Drive-Thru Communities.

You are allowed to continue on State Road 30A straight through both Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach on your Street Legal Golf Cart, however, you may not make any stops, in their shopping centers, grab a bite to eat, or simply park and enjoy the sites and sounds. This policy is strictly enforced by local community enforcement.

So, the next time you are on 30A and think about grabbing a Street Legal Golf Cart Rental to explore a little bit more of 30A, remember to check the local communities’ Street Legal Golf Cart policies first!

Easy Address Lookup For Rosemary Beach

Don’t know if you are staying in Rosemary Beach. Take a look at these Street Names and double-check your 30A Vacation Rental’s Address. If you are staying on any of the following streets, then you are staying in Rosemary Beach and will not be able to rent a Street Legal Golf Cart.

• Abaco Ln
• Atticus Rd
• Atwoods Ln
• Belize Ln
• Bourne Ln
• Bridgetown Ave
• Charlestown Ave
• Dill Ln
• Dunmore Town Ln
• E Long Green Rd
• E Water St
• Geoff Wilder Ln
• Georgetown Ave
• Hamilton Ln
• Hope Town Ln
• Kingston Rd
• Main St
• N Barrett Square
• N Briland Ln
• N Cartagena Ln
• N Spanish Town Ln
• Nevis Ln
• New Providence Ln
• Rosemary Ave
• Round Rd
• S Briland Ln
• S Green Turtle Ln
• Scout Ln
• St George’s Ln
• Town Hall Rd
• Trimingham Ln
• Tucker’s Ct
• Tucker’s Ln
• W Long Green Rd
• W Water St
• Wiggle Ln
• Windward Ln