Beach ✓ Verified Oct 2026

Isle of Palms

About this place

A family-friendly barrier island beach where dogs can be off-leash at set hours: early mornings in summer, and most of the day outside summer.

Dog rules

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Summer
04-01 to 09-14
05:00–09:00 off leash; otherwise leashed
Fall to spring
09-15 to 03-31
16:00–10:00 off leash; otherwise leashed
Limits
  • Leashed outside off-leash hours, even in the water
  • Rabies tag on the collar; carry the certificate

Must know

  • Free annual dog permit encouraged (not required) from IOP Police, 30 JC Long Blvd, (843) 886-6522.

Official source: isleofpalms.gov/node/1362

Pair it with

🩺 Nearest 24/7 vet: VEG ER for Pets, Mount Pleasant (Mount Pleasant) →🗺️ Part of A Dog-Friendly Day on Isle of Palms →