Brevard County Space Coast · Florida
South Patrick Shores
- State
- Florida
- County
- Brevard County
- City / community
- South Patrick Shores
South Patrick Shores is an unincorporated community in Brevard County; it is not an incorporated city.
Central Florida Atlantic Coast · Brevard County Space Coast
South Patrick Shores is best approached through named county parks or signed crossovers because smaller routes may have little or no legal parking.
PLAN THE BASICS
At a glance
- Parking
- Varies by access
- Dogs
- Rules vary by jurisdiction
- Restrooms
- At selected facility parks
- Lifeguards
- Selected parks and seasons only
- Public access
- Public access
- Beach driving
- No public beach driving
- Accessibility
- Public signed entrances
- Entry fee
- No general pedestrian beach admission.
Today at the beach
Weather, surf forecasts, tide predictions and official alerts load when JavaScript is available. All times are local to this beach.
Latest weather
Live observation has not loaded.
Daily forecast
Forecast has not loaded.
High & low tides
Tide predictions have not loaded.
Cocoa Beach. Central Brevard Atlantic reference; timing varies along the coast. Predictions, not measured water levels or safe crossing times.
NOAA tide station ↗NOAA swim & rip-current forecast
The official surf-zone forecast has not loaded.
Forecast risk is not the flag flying at this beach. Conditions can vary within the forecast area.
Official local flag & condition status
Flag color: not currently verified
No countywide location-specific flag feed is connected. Use the managing county, city, state or federal beach notice and verify posted flags and lifeguard instructions on arrival.
The Beach Database does not convert weather or a rip-current forecast into a colored flag. Check flags and signs on arrival and ask a lifeguard where available.
Active warnings & alerts
NWS area alerts have not loaded.
Weather alerts do not confirm swimming safety, lifeguard staffing, water quality or beach closures. No alert does not mean safe water.
Water quality
Official beach bacteria testing · Florida Healthy Beaches
No confirmed sampling point for this beach
We have not matched this beach to an official monitoring station. Water quality is unknown here; a nearby beach’s result is not a substitute.
Official Brevard County results ↗ · About Florida Healthy Beaches ↗
What these results mean
Enterococci are bacteria used to indicate possible fecal contamination. Florida describes 0–35 per 100 mL as Good, 36–70 as Moderate, and 71 or more as Poor. These are periodic laboratory samples, not continuous monitoring.
Samples more than 14 days old are marked older by The Beach Database. This is our freshness reminder, not an official advisory threshold. A “Good” sample or “No” advisory in an older report does not establish today’s conditions.
Testing does not rule out all pathogens, harmful algae, sewage spills or other hazards. Follow current posted advisories and closures. Water clarity, surf flags and bacteria results measure different things.
Check before you go
This guide does not report current swimming safety, lifeguard staffing or closures. Follow posted signs and local lifeguard instructions.
Browse the Brevard County beach guide directory ↗
Admission, payment & passes
Day-use admission
No general pedestrian beach admission. Parking charges depend on the selected city lot, county park or federal/Port facility.
Jetty Park and Canaveral National Seashore use separate paid-admission programs.
Official fee page ↗Accepted payment
Use the payment method posted at the specific lot. Carry a backup method because programs differ by jurisdiction.
Pass options
No countywide beach pass verified
Municipal parking permits may apply only to eligible lots.
Choose the exact access first, then follow its official parking page and posted signs. A pass for one city or facility does not authorize another.
Fees and pass terms verified September 23, 2026. Taxes, service fees, discounts and prices can change; review the official checkout before purchasing.
Plan your visit
Getting from the car to the coast, and what to bring. Nearby services are distinguished from facilities at this beach.
Walk from parkingUse the signed public access
Walking distance, steps and soft-sand conditions vary by the selected entrance. Use the beach page’s parking and accessibility details for the named route.
Accessibility: Public signed entrances. Use verified county, municipal, state or federal entrances. Eighteen isolated observations remain withheld while identity, eligibility or parent treatment is resolved.
Brevard County · beach parks and crossovers ↗See the Accessibility entry below for its official source.
Shade & picnic areasBring personal sun protection
No beach-wide promise of shade is made. Use a listed pavilion only where the beach page identifies one, and expect the open sand to be unshaded.
Brevard County · beach parks and crossovers ↗Drinking waterBring drinking water
No beach-wide bottle-refill service is listed. Bring potable water; showers and restroom sinks are not presented as refill stations.
Brevard County · beach parks and crossovers ↗Concessions & suppliesNearby dining; no on-beach concession assumed
Use the sourced dining listings below and confirm current hours. A nearby restaurant is not an on-site beach concession.
Listed nearby dining: Long Doggers. See Food & drink nearby below for locations and official links.
Brevard County · beach parks and crossovers ↗Beach chairs & umbrellasArea operators; confirm exact access
The activity and rental listings below identify verified operators. Confirm delivery, meeting point, beach permissions and pickup for this exact access before booking.
Brevard County · beach parks and crossovers ↗Cell serviceNot field-tested
Reliable, recent carrier-specific reception at this beach has not been verified. Check your carrier or the FCC mobile map for this location; modeled coverage is not a beach signal test. Save your route and access instructions offline before visiting.
FCC · How to use mobile coverage maps ↗Reviewed September 29, 2026. Unknown means unverified, not absent. Distances are published reference values where stated, not a current route survey. Services and equipment availability can change. Rental links are unpaid; no affiliate commission is included.
Public or private?
Public access
Who can visit: Open to the general public, including visitors, during permitted hours and subject to posted rules.
Entry route, fees & access boundaries
- Manager / access authority
- Brevard County Parks and Recreation
- Access basis
- This listing covers a publicly managed beach access or park, not a private guest-only beach.
- Where to enter
- Use a named county park or a signed public crossover with legal parking.
- Fees & reservations
- Public access does not establish free parking. See Parking & entry for the researched fee information.
- Restrictions & exceptions
- Do not use informal paths, block A1A or cross private property. Smaller crossovers may have no parking.
- What this label covers
- The named park or beach entrance and its designated visitor areas. Adjacent land ownership and exact shoreline boundaries are not surveyed in this guide.
Beach ownership, the route across land, public shoreline-use rights and access to facilities are separate questions. Rules vary by state and location. Use the identified public entrance or documented permission; neither a nearby resort nor an admission fee by itself establishes that a beach is private. A mapped beach is not permission to cross private property.
- Brevard County · Parks and beach access directory ↗
- Brevard County · 2025 facilities and recreation guide ↗
Access policy reviewed 2026-09-30. Not a live closure report or a property-boundary survey.
Allowed & prohibited activities
Rules for this beach. Campgrounds, restaurants and picnic areas may have different permissions.
- Alcohol
- Check local detailsJurisdiction-specific
No countywide permission was established; follow the rule posted by the city, park or federal manager. Never bring glass.
- Bonfires & beach fires
- With restrictionsPermission required
No general beach-fire permission was verified. Treat fires as prohibited unless the managing authority issues the required authorization.
- Beach camping
- Not allowedNo ordinary overnight beach camping
Use only a specifically authorized campground or federal permit program.
- Shore fishing
- undefinedAllowed with Florida rules
Use a legal public route, stay clear of swimmers and follow licensing, wildlife and park restrictions.
Shore fishing: licenses & responsible casting
Unless exempt, you need the appropriate Florida saltwater fishing license even when fishing from shore. Eligible Florida residents can obtain a no-cost shoreline license; nonresidents need a nonresident saltwater license unless an exemption applies. A license does not override local closures or swimming-area restrictions.
Check FWC’s current species, size, season and bag limits. Targeting sharks from shore has additional permit and gear requirements. Keep hooks and lines away from swimmers and wildlife, and take discarded tackle home.
Rules reviewed 2026-09-22. Check official notices for temporary closures and burn bans before your visit. Other access, pet and driving rules appear below.
- Hours
- Access-dependent
Use the signed public entrance and its posted hours; park, federal and municipal schedules vary.
Brevard County · Parks and beach access directory ↗ - Dogs on the beach
- Rules vary by jurisdiction
Do not assume dogs are allowed. Use only a specifically designated dog-beach segment and follow posted leash rules.
Brevard County · Parks and beach access directory ↗ - Lifeguards
- Selected parks and seasons only
Unstaffed crossovers must be treated as unguarded. Check the managing authority and posted tower status.
Brevard County · Parks and beach access directory ↗ - Restrooms
- At selected facility parks
Permanent restrooms and showers are concentrated at developed parks, not every crossover.
Brevard County · 2025 facilities and recreation guide ↗ - Access & beach rules
- Managing-authority rules apply
Protect dunes and nesting habitat, use signed routes and obey local restrictions and closures.
Brevard County · Parks and beach access directory ↗ - Beach driving
- No public beach driving
Use designated parking and signed walkovers.
Brevard County · Parks and beach access directory ↗ - Parking & entry
- Varies by access
Named parks may be free, metered or pass-controlled. Smaller crossovers can have little or no legal parking.
Brevard County · 2025 facilities and recreation guide ↗ - Accessibility
- Public signed entrances
Use verified county, municipal, state or federal entrances. Eighteen isolated observations remain withheld while identity, eligibility or parent treatment is resolved.
Brevard County · 2025 facilities and recreation guide ↗
Crowd meter
Typical atmosphere estimate · not live occupancy. Editorial estimate from access scale and coastal setting.
The natural or residential setting and limited parking support a 2/5 planning estimate. This is not measured attendance, and a small lot can fill before the shoreline feels crowded.
Busy days, times & seasonsPlan around weekends, holidays and local activity
Days: Planning estimate: fair-weather Saturdays, Sundays and summer holiday weekends are more likely to be busy than ordinary weekdays. No day-by-day attendance series has been verified.
Time of day: Planning estimate: late morning through midafternoon is the main beach-day window. Try the first part of the permitted opening hours for a quieter visit; no measured hourly peak is available.
Time of year: Regional planning estimate: expect more beach-day demand from late May through early September, especially Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day weekends. March–April school breaks can add visitors. Cooler November–February weekdays are a better quiet-time bet, except holidays and events.
Find a quieter visitWhere people gather & when to try
Try a nonholiday weekday early in the permitted visiting hours. Use open public shoreline away from the busiest entrance where practical; do not cross closures, dunes or private property to find space.
Within this beach: Facility parks and signed crossover landings gather the most visitors.
Quieter does not mean safer swimming or staffed lifeguards. Use posted opening hours, weather guidance and access restrictions when choosing a time.
How the meter works & sources
1 = very quiet; 2 = laid-back; 3 = moderate; 4 = lively / busy; 5 = very busy. Higher means more activity, not a better beach. Ratings compare the general daytime experience near the featured access in fair beach weather, mainly during the warm season outside major holidays. They are editorial estimates based on the evidence described above, not measured occupancy percentages or forecasts.
Weekends, events, tides and the exact part of the beach can change the experience. Parking pressure is distinguished from crowding on the sand. No beach is promised to be deserted. A not-applicable result is reserved for a closed, undeveloped or restricted destination where a public-use estimate would mislead. General timing advice is labeled as a planning estimate wherever local attendance data is unavailable.
- Brevard County and municipal beach-access context ↗
- Space Coast Office of Tourism · official visitor guide ↗
Reviewed September 30, 2026. No live crowd tracking or hourly visitor counts are connected.
Sand & sandcastles
Atlantic barrier-island sand. Tap a topic for texture, comfort and family sand-play advice.
Color, texture & shellsAtlantic barrier-island sandBrevard shoreline and beach-management context; daily texture varies
Light Atlantic sand with changing shell, wrack and wet-sand bands. Nourishment work, storms and tide can alter its appearance.
Loose dry sand grades into firmer damp sand. Shell concentration and firmness vary by access and day.
Barefoot comfort, kids & castlesGood general beach sand; inspect the chosen accessPractical guidance · not a field-tested rating
Underfoot: For a barefoot walk, look for a clear patch rather than a shell line. Bring sandals for hot sand and any rough fragments. Firmer damp sand can be easier to walk on, but does not establish a wheelchair or stroller route.
Sand play: Try a bucket test: damp sand that holds its shape when tipped out is a good starting point. Pick a shell-light patch away from the active surf, dunes and marked nests. Add a little water to crumbly sand rather than building at the water’s edge.
Sand can become hot regardless of color. Check it before children sit or go barefoot. Tides, storms and beach nourishment can change the surface; these descriptions are not live condition reports or swimming-safety ratings.
Use open beach sand, leave dunes and nesting areas alone, fill holes and flatten castles before leaving so turtles have a clear path. FWC beach-care guidance ↗
Desk review: September 22, 2026. Local observations and sand samples are still needed where noted.
Surfing profile
A long-term assessment for this shoreline, paired with the live NOAA surf and wind information near the top of this page.
- Break type
- Open Atlantic sandbar beach break
- Best suited to
- Beginner on small, clean days; experience needed as size and current increase
Rideable surf depends on swell direction, wind, tide and the sandbars in front of the chosen access. The live NOAA panel above gives the current regional surf height and wind; inspect the shoreline before paddling out.
Watch for: Rip currents, shifting sandbars, shorebreak, other water users and changing weather. Stay clear of swimmers and use a leash.
Current reports, cameras & social updates
Use the newest time-stamped report. A camera or local post can show shore conditions that a regional model misses; an offshore buoy does not equal breaking-wave height at this access.
Editorial suitability rating reviewed September 23, 2026. It describes the location, not today’s wave quality or safety.
SMALL FINDS, GREAT BEACH DAYS
ShellingProvisional · Brevard Atlantic settingExplore finds & tips
Quality & what to expect
Include the tide line in a beach walk, especially after a safe falling tide. Finds change daily and no abundance is promised.
Shell types & likely finds
Expect variable coquinas, clams and small Atlantic shells; no beach-specific abundance survey is available.
How to look
Walk the exposed shell lines around low tide and compare several patches of wet sand. Return after rough weather only when conditions are safe. A beach full of fragments may yield few intact shells.
Collect thoughtfully
Leave living or occupied shells and live sand dollars where they are. Stay off dunes and outside wildlife closures. Use surface beachcombing; this guide does not authorize digging or entering restricted land.
Desk review: September 22, 2026
Shark tooth huntingProvisional · incidental-find potentialExplore finds & tips
Your chances of finding teeth
Treat fossil teeth as an occasional bonus, not a reason to select this beach.
Tooth types & likely finds
No beach-specific tooth frequency is verified.
How to look
Slow down at patches of shell grit and scan for small triangular or needle-like teeth. Try exposed tide lines around low tide; finding nothing on a visit is possible even at a well-known beach.
Collect thoughtfully
Leave living or occupied shells and live sand dollars where they are. Stay off dunes and outside wildlife closures. Use surface beachcombing; this guide does not authorize digging or entering restricted land.
Desk review: September 22, 2026
Sea glassQuality, searching & collection rules +
Quality & likely finds
A reliable beach-specific assessment of sea-glass abundance, colors and well-rounded pieces is not yet available. Treat a find as a bonus to a beach walk; shelling or shark-tooth quality does not predict sea-glass quality.
Recognizing & looking for sea glass
Naturally weathered glass often has a cloudy surface and softened edges; some fragments remain sharp. Local color frequencies are unverified. Scan exposed sand and shell lines on a low-tide walk only where access is open. Never add broken glass to the beach, dig into dunes, or pick up sharp fragments barehanded. Report hazardous debris to staff.
May I take it home?
Collection rules unconfirmed. Ask The listed Brevard managing authority about keeping surface sea glass at this access. A general beachcombing description or a ban on bringing glass containers does not settle whether found sea glass may be removed.
- National Park Service: how sea glass forms (general background) ↗
- Brevard County: parks and beach access directory ↗
Reviewed September 22, 2026. Ratings describe finding or viewing quality; they never grant collection permission. Unrated means evidence is insufficient, not a score of zero.
DriftwoodViewing, collection rules & penalties +
What to expect
The quantity, size and condition of washed-up wood at this beach have not been verified. Driftwood can shift with tides and storms; visible wood is not automatically available to take home.
Looking without disturbing
Photograph interesting shapes where they lie. Do not drag logs, dismantle natural wood piles or disturb wildlife shelter. Keep clear of floating or shifting logs and rising tides; wood trapped in dunes should remain undisturbed.
May I take it home?
Check before collecting. A driftwood-specific permission or prohibition has not been verified for this access. Leave it in place until The listed Brevard managing authority confirms whether removal is allowed and any size, quantity or permit limits. Do not cut trees, detach branches or remove wood from dunes.
Penalties & enforcement
A driftwood-specific offense and applicable penalty have not been established for this beach. No fine amount is quoted; unconfirmed does not mean legal or penalty-free. State-park penalties shown for other beaches must not be applied here automatically.
Reviewed September 22, 2026. Ratings describe finding or viewing quality; they never grant collection permission. Unrated means evidence is insufficient, not a score of zero.
Snorkeling & scuba diving
Ratings use local Brevard County evidence and apply to entry from this beach. Offshore boat diving is separate.
SnorkelingLocally reviewed · shore onlyVisibility, wildlife & rentals +
What to expect
Limited appeal for a dedicated snorkeling trip from South Patrick Shores. The reviewed Brevard County sources do not establish a sheltered, reliably clear snorkeling area or shore-access reef here. Calm water alone does not establish good snorkeling.
Underwater visibility
Variable and unmeasured at South Patrick Shores. No reliable beach-specific visibility range was found in the reviewed Brevard County sources. Surf can suspend sand, and surface color is not an underwater visibility measurement.
Fish & sea life
The reviewed Brevard County sources support local marine-habitat context but not a beach-specific underwater sighting census for South Patrick Shores. Fish and other sea life vary with season, water, depth and habitat; no species is promised.
Entry, conditions & experience
Use only signed public water-access areas at South Patrick Shores and obey current flags and closures. Avoid fishing lines, surfers, piers and boat traffic. This rating does not confirm scuba permission or certify an entry route.
This is not a designated beginner snorkeling recommendation. Go with a buddy and skip unsafe conditions.
Equipment rental nearby
Hatts Diving Headquarters in Melbourne advertises snorkeling and scuba rental gear. Confirm current inventory, certification requirements and pickup details directly. It is an off-beach shop, not a beach concession. Hatts Diving Headquarters: rental gear ↗
Scuba divingLocally reviewed · shore onlyVisibility, wildlife & rentals +
What to expect
Limited as a planned shore dive from South Patrick Shores. The reviewed Brevard County sources do not establish a recreational shore-entry route, depth profile or underwater attraction here. County offshore reefs are separate boat destinations.
Underwater visibility
Variable and unmeasured at South Patrick Shores. No reliable beach-specific visibility range was found in the reviewed Brevard County sources. Surf can suspend sand, and surface color is not an underwater visibility measurement.
Fish & sea life
The reviewed Brevard County sources support local marine-habitat context but not a beach-specific underwater sighting census for South Patrick Shores. Fish and other sea life vary with season, water, depth and habitat; no species is promised.
Entry, conditions & experience
Use only signed public water-access areas at South Patrick Shores and obey current flags and closures. Avoid fishing lines, surfers, piers and boat traffic. This rating does not confirm scuba permission or certify an entry route.
Use a trained buddy and stay within your certification. No recommended shore-dive route is established here.
Equipment rental nearby
Hatts Diving Headquarters in Melbourne advertises snorkeling and scuba rental gear. Confirm current inventory, certification requirements and pickup details directly. It is an off-beach shop, not a beach concession. Hatts Diving Headquarters: rental gear ↗
Shore & sky wildlife
Local Brevard County evidence for animals on the sand, dunes and in the air. Underwater species are covered separately.
Birds on the shore & in the skyPelicans, shorebirds & refuge birdsBrevard County and refuge evidence
Brevard County and Archie Carr document coastal birds, including brown pelicans, across local beach and barrier-island habitat. The exact mix at South Patrick Shores has not been measured as a beach-specific census.
Sea turtles on the beachLoggerhead and green turtle nestingBrevard County and Archie Carr evidence
Brevard County identifies March 1 through October 31 as local nesting season, while Archie Carr is important loggerhead and green-turtle habitat. These sources do not establish an active nest at South Patrick Shores today.
Other shore & dune wildlifeGopher tortoises, crabs & barrier-island wildlifeBrevard barrier-island evidence
Archie Carr documents gopher tortoises, crabs and other barrier-island wildlife. Habitat and sighting frequency differ along the county, so sightings at South Patrick Shores are not guaranteed.
Wild horsesNo local wild herd documentedBrevard County beach context
No reviewed Brevard County or Archie Carr source documents a free-roaming wild-horse herd at South Patrick Shores. Domestic animals follow separate local rules.
- Sand & shoreline
- Atlantic barrier-island sand
Beach width, firmness, shell lines and nourishment conditions change with tides, storms and beach work.
Brevard County · Parks and beach access directory ↗ - Surfing
- Regular Brevard beach-break option
Open Atlantic sandbar beach break. Beginner on small, clean days; experience needed as size and current increase. See the surfing profile and current reports for details.
National Weather Service Melbourne · beach forecast ↗ - Water
- Atlantic Ocean
Check Florida Healthy Beaches results for the nearest Brevard sampling point and current advisories.
Florida Healthy Beaches · Brevard County monitoring ↗
A closer look
Photos of this beach and its surroundings. Select a photo to view it larger. These are recorded views, not live conditions.
View larger ↗Blockhouse Beach at South Patrick Shores.
Taken: 2013-06-25Blockhouse Beach, South Patrick Shores FL · Rusty Clark · CC BY 2.0
Resized/cropped for display; original colors retained. Adaptations retain the stated license.
EXTEND YOUR BEACH DAY
Food & drink nearby
Long Doggers
Verified in the official Space Coast visitor area; confirm current hours, exact distance and parking before visiting.
Space Coast Office of Tourism · official beach guide ↗Accommodations by the beach
Verified coastal stays and nearby alternatives. Location labels distinguish oceanfront property, across-A1A lodging and regional options; confirm your exact room or rental unit.
Hotel / resortHilton Cocoa Beach OceanfrontOceanfront · Regional alternative north · Cocoa Beach
Location: 1550 N. Atlantic Avenue · Cocoa Beach
Ocean view: Oceanfront and partial-view categories vary.
Direct Cocoa Beach frontage; confirm the exact room, resort fees and parking.
Official property / rental details ↗Hotel / suitesTuckaway Shores ResortOceanfront · Regional alternative south · Indialantic
Location: 1441 S. Miramar Avenue · Indialantic
Ocean view: Oceanfront suite outlooks vary by floor.
Direct Indialantic beach frontage; confirm the selected suite and accessibility.
Official property / rental details ↗Before you book
Confirm the exact address, view category, road crossings, beach access and current photos. For rentals, verify bedrooms, occupancy, kitchen, parking, minimum stay and which pools or resort facilities are included. Compare the total including cleaning, resort and parking fees, deposits, taxes, pet charges and cancellation terms. Check accessibility directly with the property.
Property descriptions last checked 2026-09-30; rates and availability are not live. These listings are unpaid and contain no affiliate links. Rental collections are starting points for a search, not confirmation that every unit meets these criteria or is at this beach.
Activities & rentals
Plan an outing at this beach or in the surrounding area. Location labels distinguish beach activities, inland launches and separate regional trips.
Tours & cruises1 listed option · see location
Space Coast paddling and eco tours
Regional inland-waterway outing · launch varies
Where: Brevard lagoon and coastal area · launch varies
Official destination listings cover paddling and nature outings. Most launch on inland waterways rather than from the ocean sand.
Operator details & booking information ↗Kayaks & paddleboards1 listed option · see location
Space Coast paddling and eco tours
Regional inland-waterway outing · launch varies
Where: Brevard lagoon and coastal area · launch varies
Official destination listings cover paddling and nature outings. Most launch on inland waterways rather than from the ocean sand.
Operator details & booking information ↗Surf lessons & rentals1 listed option · see location
Cocoa Beach Surf Company
Regional Space Coast rental · confirm delivery or meeting point
Where: Cocoa Beach · confirm pickup or lesson point
Surf rentals, beach gear and instruction in the Cocoa Beach visitor district. Confirm the exact beach meeting point and current inventory.
Operator details & booking information ↗Beach chairs & umbrellas1 listed option · see location
Cocoa Beach Surf Company
Regional Space Coast rental · confirm delivery or meeting point
Where: Cocoa Beach · confirm pickup or lesson point
Surf rentals, beach gear and instruction in the Cocoa Beach visitor district. Confirm the exact beach meeting point and current inventory.
Operator details & booking information ↗Operator information last checked 2026-09-30. Confirm current schedules, prices, weather cancellations, age / skill requirements, accessibility and the exact meeting point before booking. These are unpaid directory listings, not safety certifications. No sponsored placements or affiliate links are currently included.
Explore nearby beaches
Sources & review date
Desk research reviewed 2026-09-30. Unconfirmed details remain labeled. This is not an on-site inspection.
Photo: Blockhouse Beach, South Patrick Shores FL by Rusty Clark · CC BY 2.0. Cropped for display; adaptations retain this license.