Myrtle Beach

No dogs 10am to 5pm, from May 1 to Labor Day. Dogs on a leash all year

Boardwalk in summer: dogs only 5am to 10am.

Source: City of Myrtle Beach, Beach Conditions & Laws. Checked October 28, 2026.

Shorebird nesting areas can close to dogs at short notice. Follow the signs at the beach.

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City of Myrtle Beach: the rule in full

From May 1 to Labor Day dogs are allowed on the beach only before 10am and after 5pm, and on the Boardwalk only from 5am to 10am. From the day after Labor Day to April 30 dogs may use the beach and Boardwalk at any time. Dogs must always be on a leash of 7 feet or less.

Nearby beaches

• North Myrtle BeachNo dogs 10am to 4pm, from May 15 to Labor Day. Dogs on a leash all year
• Folly BeachNo dogs 10am to 6pm, from May 1 to September 30. Dogs on a leash all year
• Hilton Head Island beachesOff-leash dogs allowed from October 1 to March 31. No dogs 10am to 5pm, from the Friday before Memorial Day to Labor Day. Off-leash dogs allowed midnight to 10am and 5pm to midnight, from April 1 to September 30. Dogs on a leash the rest of the time