Heads up to Georgia college students bound for Florida beaches: Many party hot spots are bringing down the hammer to prevent the disruptive and destructive behavior of spring breaks past.

Here are the rules/regulations for several spring break destinations on the Gulf Coast: Pets are not allowed on any of the sand beaches in Gulf Shores. Pets are welcome at Gulf Place, but they may not travel on the sand beaches. No alcoholic beverages on public beaches in Gulf Shores from March 1 until April 17.