Dog-friendly outings, places to eat and places to stay in South Carolina, city by city. Every spot below was checked against a published dog policy (the venue itself, BringFido or the park authority) – tap a name for our notes, or see them all on the Dog Fun Map.
Charleston
- James Island County Park
- Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
- Pineapple Fountain at Charleston Waterfront Park
- Folly Beach
- White Point Garden
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
- The Charleston Place
- Hampton Inn Charleston Historic District
- Hampton Inn Charleston Daniel Island
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Charleston Historic District
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- My Three Dogs West Ashley – Dog daycare in West Ashley.
- Playful Pack Charleston – Dog daycare and boarding in North Charleston.
- The Barker Lounge – Dog daycare, boarding and grooming.
Greenville
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
- Aloft by Marriott Greenville Downtown
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Greenville
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Greenville Downtown
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- Dog Culture – Doggie daycare and social hub in downtown Greenville.
- Dogtopia of Haywood Road – Dog daycare, boarding and spa.
- Fur Babies Pet Resort – Supervised daycare play with fresh-air time.
Myrtle Beach
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
- Red Roof Inn Myrtle Beach Hotel – Market Common
- Voco the Shelby – Myrtle Beach by IHG
- Staybridge Suites Myrtle Beach – West by IHG
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- Sit and Stay – Dog daycare in the Forestbrook area.
- K9 Cabana Dog Resort – Dog resort and training center with daycare.
- Pawsitive Pup School of Myrtle Beach – Daycare alongside a dog training school.
Our notes on each spot
Charleston
James Island County Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash dog park with a dog beach and small-dog area; small entry fee
A county park with a dog beach, four acres of open grass, a fenced small-dog play area and a rinse station. There's a small fee to get in.
871 Riverland Dr, Charleston, SC 29412
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome in the gardens and on the nature trails; not on tours or the tram
Wander the gardens and nature trails together. Dogs can't go on the house tours or the tram.
3550 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414
Pineapple Fountain at Charleston Waterfront Park · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome
A 10-acre waterfront park with plenty of benches and the famous Pineapple Fountain – an easy stroll and a classic Charleston photo.
1 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401
Folly Beach · Outing
🐾 Dogs allowed Oct 1 – Apr 30 any time; May – Sept not between 10 AM and 6 PM; leash required
One of the Charleston area's more dog-friendly beaches. Come early or late in summer, when dogs are off the sand from 10 to 6.
1 Center St, Charleston, SC 29439
White Point Garden · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome
A waterfront park at the tip of the Charleston peninsula, with shady paths past historic monuments and memorials.
2 Murray Blvd, Charleston, SC 29401
Eli's Table · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor seating; water and treats offered
A Charleston restaurant known for dishes like duck and waffles. Pups at the outdoor tables get cold water and treats.
129 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401
Crave Kitchen & Cocktails · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the year-round patio
Southern plates – mac and cheese, cedar-plank salmon – on a year-round patio at Seaside Farms in Mount Pleasant.
1968 Riviera Dr, Mount Pleasant, Charleston, SC 29466
39 Rue de Jean · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the bar's sidewalk patio
A French brasserie for steak frites and coq au vin, with dogs welcome on the sidewalk patio by the bar.
39 John St, Charleston, SC 29403
Church and Union · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the outdoor patio
New American plates, from Kung Pao wings to oysters and scallops, with a dog-friendly patio.
32B N Market St, Charleston, SC 29401
The Charleston Place · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets of any size for no additional fee; pets can’t be left alone in the room
A grand downtown hotel with no pet fee, treats and bowls, pet-sitting through the concierge and a grassy relief area.
205 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2025-11-24)
Hampton Inn Charleston Historic District · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets up to 75 lbs for an additional fee of $75 (for stays of 1 to 4 nights) and $125 (for longer stays)
A practical base in the historic district, with free breakfast.
345 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403-6439
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-07-15)
Hampton Inn Charleston Daniel Island · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets of any size for an additional fee of $75 (for stays of 1 to 4 nights) and $125 (for longer stays)
A quieter Daniel Island option that takes two pets of any size.
160 Fairchild St, Charleston, SC 29492
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-10-01)
Homewood Suites by Hilton Charleston Historic District · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets up to 75 lbs for an additional fee of $75 for stays of 1 to 4 nights and $125 for longer stays
Downtown suites with kitchens, a short drive from the cruise terminal and College of Charleston.
415 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29403
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-10-20)
Greenville
Falls Park on the Reedy · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome
Right in the middle of downtown Greenville, with open lawns and the falls – good for a morning walk or an evening stroll.
601 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601
Paris Mountain State Park · Outing
🐾 Dog-friendly state park
One of South Carolina's oldest protected areas: 1,275 acres of old-growth hardwood forest with shady trails, just outside Greenville.
2401 State Park Rd, Greenville, SC 29609
Swamp Rabbit Trail · Outing
🐾 Dog-friendly greenway
A 22-mile walking and biking greenway that follows the Reedy River through downtown Greenville and Falls Park.
601 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601
Willy Taco Feed & Seed · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome on the indoor/outdoor patio year-round; water bowls
Tacos, tortas and margaritas, with a year-round patio where staff bring your pup a water bowl.
217 Laurens Rd, Greenville, SC 29607
Yee-Haw Brewing Company · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome in the beer garden
A Greenville brewery where new recipes are tested, with a dog-friendly beer garden and a food menu.
307 E McBee Ave, Greenville, SC 29601
Passerelle Bistro · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the patio (covered area heated in cool weather)
A casual French bistro in Falls Park whose patio overlooks the park and waterfalls.
601 S Main St, Falls Park, Greenville, SC 29601
Aloft by Marriott Greenville Downtown · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 dogs up to 40 lbs for no additional fee; pets can’t be left alone in the room
In the middle of downtown Greenville at Greenville ONE, with no pet fee for dogs up to 40 lbs.
5 North Laurens Street, Greenville, SC 29601
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-06-10)
Homewood Suites by Hilton Greenville · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets of any size for an additional fee of $75 (for stays of 1 to 4 nights) and $125 (for longer stays)
Suites with kitchens and a designated pet relief area.
102 Carolina Point Pkwy, Greenville, SC 29607-5765
Homewood Suites by Hilton Greenville Downtown · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets up to 75 lbs for an additional fee of $75 (for stays of 1 to 3 nights) and $125 (for longer stays)
Downtown suites within walking distance of Falls Park on the Reedy.
950 South Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601
Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach State Park · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome on trails and most outdoor areas; off the beach 10 AM – 5 PM from May 1 to Labor Day
A state park in the middle of the Grand Strand with wooded trails. Check the summer beach hours before heading to the sand.
4401 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
Barc Parc South · Outing
🐾 Off-leash fenced dog park with small and large dog areas
Myrtle Beach's original leash-free dog park: 14 acres with a lake, shade structures and separate areas for big and small dogs.
700 Mallard Lake Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
The Sneaky Beagle · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor tables; dog menu
Tacos, sandwiches and sushi rolls for you, and a dog menu with treats like chicken jerky for your pup.
5040 Carolina Forest Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
Blueberry's Grill · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at covered outdoor tables
All-day breakfast and lunch with house gravies and sauces. Several covered patio tables are dog friendly.
7931 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
Tidal Creek Brewhouse · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dog menu and an on-site off-leash dog run
A brewpub with small-batch beer and coffee, a dog menu and its own off-leash dog run.
3421 Knoles St, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Red Roof Inn Myrtle Beach Hotel – Market Common · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets up to 80 lbs; first pet free, second pet $15 per night; pets can’t be left alone in the room
A budget pick near Market Common, where the first pet stays free.
2801 S Kings Hwy, Business Us 17 At 29th Avenue South, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-4807
Voco the Shelby – Myrtle Beach by IHG · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 dogs up to 75 lbs for an additional fee of $75 per pet, per stay; pets can’t be left alone in the room
A beach hotel within a 10-minute walk of the Boardwalk and SkyWheel. Dogs only.
1802 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-3218
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-05-06)
Staybridge Suites Myrtle Beach – West by IHG · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets up to 75 lbs for an additional fee of $75 for stays of 1 to 6 nights and $150 for longer stays; pets can’t be left alone in the room
Suites a few minutes from the beach, with grassy relief areas.
303 Fantasy Harbour Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-05-06)
Restaurant patio rules and hotel pet fees change – call ahead or confirm when booking. We list only places with a published dog policy, and we never add star ratings or reviews we didn’t write.
Doggie daycares are listed with a note from each business’s own website. Most ask for a meet-and-greet or temperament check and current vaccinations – contact them before your first visit.
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