St. Simons Island

Beach Rules

Dogs, drinks, fires and drones at this beach, answered for right now.

DogsYes, right now

From the Saturday before Memorial Day through Labor Day dogs are not permitted between 9am and 6pm on the stretch between 16th Street at Gould's Inlet and Mallery Street at the St. Simons Pier. Outside those dates and hours dogs are welcome on all beach areas as long as they are under immediate control. If voice control is not reliable, a leash of 10 feet or less is required.

Allowed until May 29

Not verified here

AlcoholNot verified

We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.

Fires & grillsNot verified

We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.

Tents & shadeNot verified

We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.

DronesNot verified

We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.

GlassNot verified

We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.

SmokingNot verified

We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.

FishingNot verified

We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.

Amplified musicNot verified

We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.

Metal detectingNot verified

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Source: Glynn County Recreation and Parks, Beaches ยท checked 2026-09-09. Rules change by ordinance and by season. When it matters, confirm with the posted signs.

Dogs at St. Simons: From the Saturday before Memorial Day through Labor Day dogs are not permitted between 9am and 6pm on the stretch between 16th Street at Gould's Inlet and Mallery Street at the St. Simons Pier. Outside those dates and hours dogs are welcome on all beach areas as long as they are under immediate control. If voice control is not reliable, a leash of 10 feet or less is required. Allowed only in places or at certain times: dogs. Checked against Glynn County Recreation and Parks, Beaches on 2026-09-09. Rules we have not verified for St. Simons are marked as such rather than guessed on the beach rules page.