Myrtle Beach
Dogs allowed on the beach with summer time windows — before 10 a.m. and after 5 p.m. in season, any time off-season, always on a leash 7 feet or shorter.
Season: May 1 – Labor Day: dogs only before 10 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
The rules, verified
- May 1 – Labor Day: beach access only before 10 a.m. / after 5 p.m.
- Day after Labor Day – Apr 30: any time of day
- Leash 7 feet or shorter at all times
- Pick up and dispose of droppings
- Violations: fines up to $500 and/or 30 days, upon conviction
Set by City of Myrtle Beach. Rules change — posted signage and the current ordinance always take precedence over this page.
More like this: winter dog beaches: the off-season payoff · seasonal dog beaches (know the dates)
Map & directions
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Nearby & related beaches
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Oak Island beaches
Seasonal off-leash Seasonal — check dates✓ Town of Oak Island · verified 2026-06
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Isle of Palms beach
Timed off-leash Seasonal — check dates✓ City of Isle of Palms · verified 2026-08
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Folly Beach
Timed, leashed Seasonal — check dates✓ City of Folly Beach · verified 2026-08
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Tybee Island beaches
No dogs allowed Year-round✓ City of Tybee Island · verified 2026-08
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