How strict are the police on the beach with having a beer on a golf cart?

We're used to Bolivar where as long as you're not causing an issue they leave you alone. Seems to be a lot more traffic down here so wasn't sure how the police are on the beach.

My understanding is that, even though the road is on the sand beach, it is a named road and therefore you have to abide by all the same rules as a paved road. Drivers license, open containers, DUI, vehicle registration, etc. I haven't been in a few years but that was what we were told. I'm sure some one who is there more often can confirm.

Put it in a Yeti or similar cup.

Texas DWI laws state, "operating a motor vehicle in a public place.". I've seen people passed out in a parking lot with the car running and in park get charged with DWI. The beach is a public place. Doesn't have to be on a roadway.

There's a new group of cops in Port A and they are a lot less lenient than previous ones. That said, if it's in a cup and unless you do something stupid, you're good to go in most situations. I do miss the old Port A when we bought down there 16 years ago.

do not do it. PAPD enforces this strictly by the book, for good reason. Place is wild during the summer.