Best beach for dogs around Charleston? (Isle of Palms, Folly Beach: lease, law, safety)

[Vedder]

Going to spend a few days in Charleston next week with the family....what are the best local dog-friendly beaches?

[scjj]

Sullivans Island:
DOG ORDINANCE - The summer dog ordinances goes into effect on April 1, 2007.
- Dogs may be on the beach without a leash from 5am – 10 am
- No dogs allowed from 10 am – 6 pm
- Dogs may be on the beach on a leash (no longer than 10 feet) from 6 pm – 5 am

Isle of Palms:
Leash Laws: Dogs are welcome on the beach year-round. Leash laws are in effect daily, except 5 a.m.-8 a.m. Dogs are expected to be under voice command of their owners during that time. If cited, fees range from $100-$500, depending upon the frequency of the violation by the dog and owner.

Folly Beach:
From May 1st through September 30th, dogs are not allowed on the beach between 10 am and 5 pm. This law is very sensible because during those months the beach is extremely crowded during the daytime and also it’s unhealthy for dogs because of the excessive heat.

[mnoble]

The current City of Folly Beach ordinance for dogs prohibits dogs from the beach 10am-6pm May 1- Sept 30. Contact Folly Beach Public Safety 843-588-2433.

[mm_mary73]

Please scoop the ****!

[Darcysells4u]

and on a leash means ..YOU NEED TO HOLD THE LEASH.. People put their dogs on the lease here but do not hold their end. They let it drag.