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
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...
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...
Ocracoke Island, North Carolina
Ocrakoke Island is the pearl of the Outer Banks of North Carolina. You and your pup will enjoy exploring this island -- including the beach!
Dogs are allowed on the beach year-round if they are restrained on a 6 ft. leash. Pets are...
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!...
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.
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
Kitty Hawk Beach is a dog friendly beach!
From the Friday before Memorial Day until the day after Labor Day between the hours of 10 AM - 6:00 PM, dogs must be on a leash not exceeding 6 feet.
At all other days and times d...
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 ...
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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Duck, North Carolina
Dogs may play on the beach year-round, unleashed but under the watchful eye and control of their parents.
Named one of the U.S.'s Top 10 Dog Friendly Beaches!
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...