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:
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Oct 1 – Mar 31: Dogs allowed on the beach, must be leashed or under voice control.
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Apr 1 – Thursday before Memorial Day: Dogs allowed 10 a.m.–5 p.m. only if leashed. Other times: leash or voice control.
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Friday before Memorial Day – Labor Day (Monday): No dogs allowed 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Other times: leash or voice control.
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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:
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Clean up after your dog—waste must be removed and properly disposed of.
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Service dogs are permitted but must follow leash and control rules.
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Violations may result in fines or animal removal by authorities.
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
Sea Shack
Java Burrito Company
Harbour Town Bakery & Cafe
The Cottage
Up the Creek Pub & Grill
Quarterdeck
Home2 Suites by Hilton, Hilton Head
Hilton Head Island Motorcoach Resort
Giuseppi's Pizza & Pasta House - Bluffton
Street Meet The American Tavern
The Smokehouse
Reilley's Grill and Bar
Poseidon
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bluffton/Hilton Head
The Carolina Room at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
One Hot Mama's American Grille