Pet Friendly Beaches in North Carolina

Pet Friendly Beaches in North Carolina

Dog friendly beaches are a pooches’ happy place! From frolicking in the surf, digging in the sand, and soaking up the sun - what’s not to love? North Carolina has dog friendly beaches that your pooch will really dig! We’ve sniffed out the best NC dog friendly beaches that you and your four-legged beach buddy can enjoy together.

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Top Pet Friendly Beaches in North Carolina

Nags Head, North Carolina

Dogs are allowed on the beach at all times as long as they are leashed. Your pup will love playing in the surf and sand at this dog-friendly beach in Nags Head, NC!

Emerald Isle, North Carolina

Looking for a great escape with your dog? Head out to enjoy the surf and the sun at Emerald Isle Beach.

Dogs are welcome on the beach year round as long as they are on-leash.  Off-leash frolicking is not allowed.

Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina
Located in the beautful Outer Banks of North Carolina, this dog friendly beach in Kill Devil Hills, NC is sure to please! Between May 1 and September 30 of each year, no dogs shall be permitted on the public beach between the hours of 9:...
Oak Island, North Carolina
Pack up your pooch and head to Caswell Beach for a day of fun and exploration. Dogs on leashes are allowed year round on the beach, as long as they do not threaten or bother others. Dogs not leashed, but under control of their parents, a...
Oak Island, North Carolina
Escape the hustle bustle and take a "beach day" or beach getaway with your pup at the dog friendly beaches of Oak Island, North Carolina. Dogs are welcome year round on both the East and West Beaches as long as they are on-leas...
Manteo, North Carolina
Relax and unwind with your pooch at the beautiful Cape Hatteras National Seashore in Manteo in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Dogs are allowed on the beach year-round if they are restrained on a 6 ft. leash. Pets are prohibited on de...
Carolina Beach, North Carolina
Head out to this dog-friendly beach at Freeman Park in North Carolina.  From October 1st to March 31st dogs may be off leash. From April 1st to September 30th dogs must be leashed on the beach. This dog friendly beach is a real tail wagger!
Duck, North Carolina

Dogs may play on the beach year-round, unleashed but under the watchful eye and control of their parents.  

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Carolina Beach, North Carolina
Surfs up at pup friendly Carolina Beach, North Carolina! All dogs are required to be on a leash at all times. April 1st - September 30th, dogs are allowed on the beach during restricted hours BEFORE 9:00 AM and AFTER 5:00 PM.  Octob...
Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Run, walk, or jog along the surf with your dog at this dog friendly beach. Wrightsville is a dog friendly beach but only allows dogs at certain times of the year. From April 1st to September 30th dogs are not allowed on the beach. Other ...