From May 1 through September 30 dogs may be off leash under voice control from 5am to 10am, are not permitted on the beach at all from 10am to 6pm, and must be leashed from 6pm to 5am. From October 1 through April 30 they may be off leash from 5am to noon and must be leashed from noon to 5am. Every dog, a visitor's included, needs a current Town licence and tag.
Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on all Sullivan's Island streets, boardwalks and beaches.
Beach fires need a Town permit, are allowed only from October 1 through April 30 and only on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, with just two permitted island wide per evening. Fires are limited to Station 22, 23 or 25, may be no more than 3 feet across and 3 feet high, must be at least 100 feet from the dunes or a turtle nesting area, may never be left unattended, and must end by 11pm.
Tents and umbrellas are allowed if properly anchored, and a tent must be 10 feet by 10 feet or smaller.
Glass containers are not allowed on the beach at any time, and neither are plastic or polystyrene containers.
Smoking is prohibited on the beach, on the access paths and in any public space on Sullivan's Island.
Not verified here
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 Sullivan's Island, Beach Rules & Regulations · checked 2026-09-09. Rules change by ordinance and by season. When it matters, confirm with the posted signs.
Dogs at Sullivan's Island: From May 1 through September 30 dogs may be off leash under voice control from 5am to 10am, are not permitted on the beach at all from 10am to 6pm, and must be leashed from 6pm to 5am. From October 1 through April 30 they may be off leash from 5am to noon and must be leashed from noon to 5am. Every dog, a visitor's included, needs a current Town licence and tag. Not allowed at Sullivan's Island: alcohol, glass, smoking. Allowed only in places or at certain times: dogs, fires & grills. Allowed: tents & shade. Checked against Town of Sullivan's Island, Beach Rules & Regulations on 2026-09-09. Rules we have not verified for Sullivan's Island are marked as such rather than guessed on the beach rules page.