Area Beaches

Area Beaches - Sunset Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, Holden Beach, Oak Island Beach
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(Phone) 910-579-6297

From the Friday preceding Memorial Day through Labor Day, dogs are not allowed on the beach between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. After 6:00 p.m. and before 8:00 a.m., dogs are allowed on a leash no longer than 10 feet.

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(Phone) 910-579-2166

All dogs must be on a leash, contained or fenced at all times. No dogs allowed on the beach strand from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM from Memorial Day through Labor Day. No dogs allowed at any time in Public Access/Parking Areas.  Pooper Scooper Ordinance is in effect island-wide.

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(Phone) 910-200-1497

Pets are not allowed on the beach from May 20 to September 10, except between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. daily. Pets must be on a leash at all times on the island.

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(Phone) 910-278-5011

Properly leashed dogs are allowed on the beach at any time, and are allowed off their leashes on the beach seasonally from October 15 – March 15, and under certain conditions. During seasonal periods where leashes are required, dogs must remain on their leash in all public beach areas. They may not be taken off-leash to enter the surf/water.