October through March dogs may be on the beach at any time, on leash or under voice control. From April 1 to the Thursday before Memorial Day, and from the Tuesday after Labor Day through September 30, they must be leashed between 10am and 5pm and may be under voice control from 5pm to 10am. From the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day they are not allowed on the beach between 10am and 5pm at all. Owners must pick up after them.
Possessing or drinking alcohol, beer or wine on the beach is prohibited.
Fires and fireworks are prohibited on the beach and in the dunes.
Glassware of any kind, bottles and containers included, is prohibited on the beach.
Fishing is not allowed inside a designated swimming area from sunrise to sunset between April 1 and September 30. Shark fishing is prohibited outright.
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We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
Source: Town of Hilton Head Island, Beach Regulations · checked 2026-09-09. Rules change by ordinance and by season. When it matters, confirm with the posted signs.
Dogs at Hilton Head: October through March dogs may be on the beach at any time, on leash or under voice control. From April 1 to the Thursday before Memorial Day, and from the Tuesday after Labor Day through September 30, they must be leashed between 10am and 5pm and may be under voice control from 5pm to 10am. From the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day they are not allowed on the beach between 10am and 5pm at all. Owners must pick up after them. Not allowed at Hilton Head: alcohol, glass, fires & grills. Allowed only in places or at certain times: dogs, fishing. Checked against Town of Hilton Head Island, Beach Regulations on 2026-09-09. Rules we have not verified for Hilton Head are marked as such rather than guessed on the beach rules page.