Beach ✓ Verified Oct 2026
Sullivan's Island
About this place
A barrier island beach next to Mount Pleasant with generous off-leash hours, especially from fall through spring. Every dog needs a town license first.
Dog rules
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| Summer 05-01 to 09-30 | 05:00–10:00 off leash; 10:00–18:00 no dogs; otherwise leashed |
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| Fall to spring 10-01 to 04-30 | 05:00–12:00 off leash; otherwise leashed |
Limits
- Town dog license required for every dog, visitors included
- Summer: no dogs 10am to 6pm
Must know
- License: $50 for non-residents ($25 residents), valid to Dec 31. Town Hall, 2056 Middle St, Mon-Fri 8am to 5pm only, 843-883-3198. Bring a driver's license and a rabies certificate.
- Buy the license on a weekday before a weekend beach trip.
- Sea turtle season, May 15 to Oct 31: dogs may not roam the dunes.
Official source: sullivansisland.sc.gov/dog-licenses (2026 dog license application)
Pair it with
🩺 Nearest 24/7 vet: VEG ER for Pets, Mount Pleasant (Mount Pleasant) →🗺️ Part of A Dog-Friendly Day on Sullivan's Island →See something out of date? Suggest an edit and we'll re-check.
