Visit Charleston with Man's Best Friend

So, the next time you plan a vacation, why not consider an area with pet-friendly rental properties and beaches? Isle of Palms and the Charleston area welcome dogs just as much as their owners! Bring Fido on your next trip with one of Island Realty's pet-friendly rental properties. 

• 5:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. - April 1st through September 14th

• 4:00 p.m. until 10:00 a.m. - September 15th through March 31st.

• Owners must have a leash in hand at all times.

• Off-leash dogs must be under voice command.

**Other than the listed times, dogs must be ON a leash and under the control of their owner (even in the water). Dogs must be cleaned up after at ALL times. There are dog bag receptacles at most public beach access paths. 

Read more about rules for dogs on Isle of Palms HERE.

Want a day off of the beach? Many different areas of our community are perfect for your pups. For example, the conveniently located dog park just behind the Isle of Palms Recreation Department at 24, 28th Ave. is open from sunrise to sunset.

Other popular places to explore with your furry friends are:

• Explore historic King St. (Downtown Charleston)

• The Charleston Battery (Downtown Charleston)

• Angel Oak Park (John's Island)

• White Point Garden (Downtown Charleston)

• Waterfront Park (Downtown Charleston)

• James Island County Park (James Island)

• Fort Moultrie National Historic Park (Sullivan's Island)

• Walking paths and grounds outside of the fort only.

• The Charleston Water Taxi (Downtown Charleston & Mount Pleasant)

• Charleston's Plantations and Gardens

• Magnolia Plantation (West Ashley - Charleston)

• Leashed dogs are allowed in the grounds, gardens, and Audubon Swamp. Dogs are NOT permitted in the Wildlife Center, Gift Shop, or on guided tours.

• Drayton Hall (Charleston)

• Leashed dogs are welcome everywhere except for the historical structures such as the main house, privy, caretaker's house, and visitor center. 

• Boone Hall (Mount Pleasant)

• Leashed pets are permitted on the grounds except for going inside the plantation home during house tours, on plantation tractor tours, or inside the Hospitality Center or Butterfly Cafe.

• Charleston Tea Garden (Wadmalaw Island)

• Leashed pets are welcome everywhere except for inside the gift shop and on the trolley tour.

• Old Charleston Ghost Tours (Downtown Charleston)

• The Charleston River Dogs (Charleston)

• Dogs are allowed into the park for Tuesday Dog Days. Must register ahead of time.

• Charleston Town Landing State Historic Site (West Ashley - Charleston)

• Leashed pets are allowed in most outdoor areas excluding the Animal Forest.

• Palmetto Islands County Park (Mount Pleasant)

• Charleston Carriage Works Tours (Downtown Charleston)

• Small dogs to ride for free when accompanied by 4 humans). Larger dogs or dogs with groups of less than four can still ride for the price of a child's ticket.

After a long day of exploring, kick back and relax at one of the many dog-friendly restaurants all over the Charleston area! These are some of our favorites:

• The Boathouse (Isle of Palms)

• Brown Dog Deli (Downtown Charleston)

• Coconut Joe's (Isle of Palms)

• The Dinghy (Isle of Palms)

• Fuel (Downtown Charleston)

• Poe's Tavern (Sullivan's Island)

• Taco Boy (Downtown Charleston)

• The Windjammer (Isle of Palms)

• The Daily (Downtown Charleston)

• Poogan's Porch (Downtown Charleston)

• Bay Street Biergarten (Downtown Charleston)