Plan around restricted hours
The town bars dogs from the public beach between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. from May 1 through Labor Day. Town of Surfside Beach beach rules
Dogs may visit outside those restricted hours. Plan the walk with enough time to leave the beach before the restriction starts.
Keep the dog leashed
The town allows dogs on the beach only when they remain leashed during permitted hours. Town of Surfside Beach beach rules
The town also requires owners to pick up after their dogs. Town of Surfside Beach dog rules
Pack a leash, waste bags, drinking water, and a bowl before leaving the property.
Check the beach jurisdiction
Surfside Beach town rules apply within town limits. Horry County governs nearby county beaches, including Garden City Beach. Horry County beach rules
Confirm the beach location before relying on one authority’s rules.
Plan pet care during restricted hours
Share beach plans with the pet care provider. State whether you need daytime sitting, a walk away from the beach, or boarding.
Give the provider the dog’s routine, medications, veterinarian, and emergency contact.
Pet sitting and dog boarding questions
When are dogs barred from the beach in Surfside Beach, SC?
The town bars dogs from the public beach between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. from May 1 through Labor Day.
Must my dog stay on a leash at Surfside Beach?
Yes. The town allows dogs on the beach only when they remain on a leash during permitted hours.
Must I clean up after my dog?
Yes. The town requires each dog owner to pick up after the dog.
Source: Town of Surfside Beach dog rules
Do the same rules apply in Garden City Beach?
Horry County governs beaches outside Surfside Beach town limits. Check the care location and the county rules before a visit.
Source: Horry County beach rules