Myrtle Beach has 3 of the best dog-friendly beaches in SC, new ranking shows

Eleanor Nash
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Take your four-legged friend on your Myrtle Beach-area vacation.

Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach and Litchfield Beach made Veterinarians.org’s list of top 10 dog-friendly beaches in South Carolina.

If your puppy loves to play fetch in the surf, governments have different rules surrounding animals on the shore.

In Myrtle Beach and Surfside Beach, dogs on leashes can go on the sands any time except between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from May 1 through Labor Day. In Litchfield Beach, dogs are welcome on the beach all the time, but must be leashed from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. year-round.

While planning a trip to the Palmetto State, check out our list of dog-friendly restaurants or find a welcoming hotel on pet travel website BringFido.com.

Laurie Uebelhoer tosses a toy for her yellow lab “Althea May”. High flying dock dogs competed in the first round of competition on Friday to kick off the Waccamaw Sportsmen’s Expo. Waccamaw Outfitters and Conway Downtown Alive are teaming up to host the event which focuses on outdoor lifestyle activities along the Waccamaw River. March 25, 2022.
Laurie Uebelhoer tosses a toy for her yellow lab “Althea May”. High flying dock dogs competed in the first round of competition on Friday to kick off the Waccamaw Sportsmen’s Expo. Waccamaw Outfitters and Conway Downtown Alive are teaming up to host the event which focuses on outdoor lifestyle activities along the Waccamaw River. March 25, 2022.

Top 10 pet-friendly beaches in S.C., according to Veterinarians.org

  • Myrtle Beach

  • Surfside Beach

  • Litchfield Beach, Pawleys Island

  • Isle of Palms County Park Beach

  • Folly Beach

  • Morris Island Beach, Charleston Harbor

  • Kiawah Beachwalker Park, Kiawah Island

  • Burkes Beach, Hilton Head Island

  • Coligny Beach Park, Hilton Head Island

  • Alder Lane Beach, Hilton Head Island