Pet-Friendly Accommodations, Restaurants & Services

two people talking on a beach with their golden retriever dog at sunset
Pet-Friendly Accommodations, Restaurants & Services

Hilton Head Island offers several options for bringing your pet with you on vacation.

Planning a vacation to Hilton Head Island? Don’t leave the family pet behind! There are plenty of Island restaurants, accommodations, attractions and more that welcome your furry friend.

Dogs on the Beach

Dogs are allowed on Hilton Head Island beaches, but rules vary by season and location:

Seasonal Rules:

  • Oct 1 – Mar 31: Dogs allowed on the beach, must be leashed or under voice control.

  • Apr 1 – Thursday before Memorial Day: Dogs allowed 10 a.m.–5 p.m. only if leashed. Other times: leash or voice control.

  • Friday before Memorial Day – Labor Day (Monday): No dogs allowed 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Other times: leash or voice control.

  • Tuesday after Labor Day – Oct 31: Dogs allowed 1 a.m.–5 p.m. only if leashed. Other times: leash or voice control.

Prohibited Areas:

Dogs are not allowed at any time in designated Animal Prohibited Areas, marked with “Animals Prohibited Area” signage.

Additional Rules:

  • Clean up after your dog—waste must be removed and properly disposed of.

  • Service dogs are permitted but must follow leash and control rules.

  • Violations may result in fines or animal removal by authorities.

New Restrictions for Dogs near Fish Haul Creek
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Dog Park

Hilton Head Island has its own dog park. It is in the Chaplin Community Park, located just off William Hilton Parkway between Singleton Beach Road and Burke’s Beach Road. The park is completely fenced and “double gated” so you will be able to let your dog off-leash as long as it’s not aggressive towards people or other dogs. 

Pet Services