North Myrtle Beach

No dogs 10am to 4pm, from May 15 to Labor Day. Dogs on a leash all year

Shown at Cherry Grove Pier.

Source: City of North Myrtle Beach, Beach Ordinances. 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 North Myrtle Beach: the rule in full

No dogs on the beach from 10am to 4pm from May 15 to Labor Day. Leash law at all times, maximum 7 feet. Another city page gives 9am to 5pm until September 15, so check signs.

Nearby beaches

• Myrtle BeachNo dogs 10am to 5pm, from May 1 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