Can my dog be off-leash at Sullivan's Island Dog Beach?

Off-leash is allowed only during posted hours: Off-leash: summer 5–10 AM (May–Sep); off-season 5 AM–noon (Oct–Apr).

Is Sullivan's Island Dog Beach fenced?

No — Sullivan's Island Dog Beach is open/unfenced, so reliable recall is recommended.

Can my dog swim at Sullivan's Island Dog Beach?

Yes — Sullivan's Island Dog Beach has ocean surf to swim in.

Is Sullivan's Island Dog Beach free?

Yes — Sullivan's Island Dog Beach is free to access. Residential street parking near the beach accesses.

Off-leash beach · Sullivan's Island beachfront · Atlantic Ave beach accesses, Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482

Sullivan's Island Dog Beach

A famously dog-loving beach with a long off-leash morning window — until noon in the off-season. Wide, flat sand at low tide makes it a favorite for letting dogs run.

Off-leash · set hours

Off-leash right now?

Off-leash during set hours

Off-leash: summer 5–10 AM (May–Sep); off-season 5 AM–noon (Oct–Apr).

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The facts

Off-leash
Off-leash · set hours
Fenced
No — open
Water
Ocean
Size
About 3 miles of wide tidal beach
Hours
Off-leash: summer 5–10 AM (May–Sep); off-season 5 AM–noon (Oct–Apr)
Surface
Sand

Parking & access

Residential street parking near the beach accesses.

Good to know

Summer off-leash is only 5–10 AM, then dogs are banned entirely 10 AM–6 PM; winter is far more generous (off-leash 5 AM–noon daily).
A Sullivan's Island dog license is required for any dog on island streets, property or beach (Town Code §90-17); collect and dispose of waste.
Time your visit to low tide for the widest beach, and rinse the salt and pluff-mud off afterward.

Verified off-leash rules

Rules verified · source: Town of Sullivan's Island