Myrtle Beach (Dogs on Beach Policy)

During the early morning hours or late evenings, most public beaches in the Myrtle Beach area are pet friendly all year. Dogs are only allowed on the beach before 10 a.m. and after 5 p.m. from May 1 to Labor Day. From May 1 through Labor Day, dogs and bicycles are only permitted on the boardwalk between the hours of 5 a.m. and 10 a.m. Dogs are allowed on the beach at any time from the day after Labor Day to April 30 each year. When dogs are allowed on the beach, they must be kept on a leash that is seven feet or shorter at all times, and their owners must pick up and properly dispose of their dog's waste.