Why do ads for beachfront properties (hotels, condos, etc) discuss how many feet of beach front their property

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for example, in Panama City Beach, Florida; as if that section of beach were owned by them, which it is not, since the beach is public.

For example, in Panama City Beach, Florida; as if that section of beach were owned by them, which it is not, since the beach is public.

I see some of the initial answers state that sometimes beach isn't public, which is certainly true in some cases, particularly in more isolated, non-tourist locations. However, Panama City Beach, Florida, is public and anyone can walk along long stretches of beach, regardless of what hotel or condo development fronts it. The condo developments I'm talking about are large, 100-400 unit developments, not one-off isolated, stand-alone units.

Answer 1

In part so you know there is actually a beach left. In many parts of Florida, some towns just didn't spend the money to counteract beach erosion during the worst hurricanes. It also gives you an idea of the size of their property, whether it's a little place or a large area.

Answer 2

That section of beach may very well be owned by the property.
Here in New Jersey all parts of the beach are not public - - public access is only guaranteed from the water line into the ocean so a homeowner, hotel, etc can own the section of beach above the high water line right up to their building.
Also, here in NJ some communities have very limited "Public Access" to beaches which help keep the beach more private that public. This is very common in the upscale communities - such as some on Long Beach Island in NJ. A town may have only 2 or 3 areas where the public can walk onto the beach. Combine that with 'no parking' and your beach is pretty much still private.

Answer 3

it's more valuable ! and it's sold by the square foot, not by acre, or lot.....it's all about the money !