Dog-Friendly Beaches in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach operates on a clear seasonal split: dogs are restricted from the main beach during peak daytime hours in summer, and welcome the rest of the year and outside those hours. Plan an early-morning or evening beach walk in July, or come in spring or autumn and have the sand largely to yourself.
Leash rules and seasonal restrictions
Myrtle Beach restricts dogs on the beach during daytime hours from mid-May through mid-September, permitting them early morning and evening; outside that season dogs are generally allowed on leash at any hour. Surfside Beach and North Myrtle Beach set their own similar seasonal schedules.
Rules change season to season — confirm with the city or county before you travel.
Beaches to check out
Myrtle Beach State Park
4401 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575, USA
4.7
Sandy parkland offering recreational oceanfront, a nature center, forested areas & campgrounds.
Open in Maps →Bermuda Sands on the boardwalk
104 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, USA
2.8
Oceanfront hotel offering simple rooms & 2 pools, including 1 with a lazy river.
Open in Maps →40th Ave N Surf Area - Public Beach Access
N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, USA
4.7
Open in Maps →The Patricia Grand - Myrtle Beach
2710 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, USA
3.7
Relaxed lodging with a lazy river & pools, plus an oceanfront restaurant & free water park tickets.
Open in Maps →Huntington Beach State Park
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576, USA
4.8
State park with a secluded beach, a campground & tours of a sprawling, Moorish-style mansion.
Open in Maps →Myrtle Beach State Park Office
4401 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575, USA
4.7
Beach surrounded by a maritime forest, with campsites, cabins, swimming & saltwater fishing.
Open in Maps →Cherry Grove Oceanfront Park
2108 N Ocean Blvd, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582, USA
4.7
Green space with a wind turbine, open lawn & a picnic shelter, plus beach showers, swings & benches.
Open in Maps →Myrtle Beach Boardwalk
Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, Boardwalk, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, USA
4.6
Open in Maps →Futch Beach
Futch Beach, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582, USA
4.4
Beach popular among locals for exploring, sunbathing, swimming, picnicking & sunset views.
Open in Maps →Bark Park South
Center S, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, USA
4.7
Leash-free, fenced-in space for dogs, with a large swimming lake & ample grassy areas.
Open in Maps →Barefoot Landing
4898 Hwy 17 S, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582, USA
4.6
Retail & entertainment village around a lake with restaurants, a theater, visitor center & carousel.
Open in Maps →Broadway at the Beach
1325 Celebrity Cir, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, USA
4.6
Sprawling outdoor entertainment center with restaurants, shopping, live shows & family attractions.
Open in Maps →McLean Park
93 Oak Dr, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582, USA
4.6
Recreation spot with a baseball field, tennis courts & picnic shelters surrounding a 2-acre lake.
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Pet-friendly stays and dining in Myrtle Beach
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