Oct 1-Mar 31: leashed or voice-controlled dogs allowed anytime. Apr 1 through Labor Day: leashed dogs allowed 10am-5pm on the shoulder season, but no dogs 10am-5pm from the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day (leashed/voice-control other hours).
Beach 10am-5pm from the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day; designated 'Animal Prohibited Areas' (e.g. near Fish Haul Creek) year-round.
Leash or voice control required outside restricted hours; violations can result in fines or animal removal.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.
Hilton Head allows leashed dogs on the beach year-round, with midday hours restricted during the busy summer season. Oct 1-Mar 31: leashed or voice-controlled dogs allowed anytime. Apr 1 through Labor Day: leashed dogs allowed 10am-5pm on the shoulder season, but no dogs 10am-5pm from the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day (leashed/voice-control other hours).
Leash or voice control required outside restricted hours; violations can result in fines or animal removal.
Beach 10am-5pm from the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day; designated 'Animal Prohibited Areas' (e.g. near Fish Haul Creek) year-round.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.