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
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
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...
Hatteras, North Carolina
Cape Hatteras National Seashore is the first national seashore in the country! It includes many attractions, both natural and historic. These include lighthouses and lifesaving stations, picnic spots, camping areas, and programs on a s...
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!
Topsail Island, North Carolina
Relax and unwind at dog friendly Topsail Beach with your pooch!
Dogs must be on a leash from May 15th to September 30th. Dogs can be off-leash and under voice command of owner any other time. Your pooch will love this dog friendly beach!...
Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
Get away with your pooch to dog friendly Atlantic Beach in North Carolina.
Dogs are permitted on the beach strand year-round but must be on-leash at all times. Dogs are not allowed in lifeguard protected areas beyond 20 feet from the wat...
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...
Holden Beach, North Carolina
Dog friendly Holden Beach welcomes pooches to enjoy their beautiful beach in North Carolina.
Dogs are not allowed on the beach May 20 - September 10, between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. All other dates/times, dogs are welcome. Dogs mu...
Kure Beach, North Carolina
Dogs are welcome but they must be on-leash at this beach. Your pooch will love this dog friendly beach!
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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!