I believe in August we are taking a beach trip and want to bring the dogs. I am listing a few beaches that will absolutely allow dogs at any time on the beach. I have been to Topsail and I love it, but has anyone else been to these other beaches? Are they extremely crowded during the summer? I am open to any opinions. I am also open to hear of any beaches I don't list.

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"Oak Island Dogs on a leash are allowed on the beach year round. Duck Dogs are allowed are the beaches year round. Dogs may run freely on the beaches while under the control of the owner. They must be leashed, with a leash not exceeding 10 ft. while in the town limits. Kitty Hawk From the Friday before Memorial Day until the day after Labor Day between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. dogs must be on a leash not exceeding 6 feet. At all other times during the year, dogs must be restrained on a leash retractable to 12 feet. Dogs may be taken off the leash only if they will not disturb other people on the beach. Nags Head Dogs are allowed on the beach year round with a leash. North Topsail Beach Dogs are allowed on the beach but must be on a 25-ft retractable leash when walking. Dogs can be taken off leash when they are fetching and running in the water, but dog owners must have complete control over the animal at all times. "

[Edited on April 19, 2009 at 4:02 PM. Reason : lasdjf]

4/19/2009 4:01:16 PM

You can bring leashed dogs on the beach year round at Fort Fisher State Park, just south of Kure Beach. There's a large, free public parking lot near the bathhouse. The beach closest to the parking lot might be crowded on a summer day, but there's a few miles of hiking trails that will lead you to more secluded parts of the beach if you wish to get away from the crowds.

4/19/2009 5:10:05 PM

I love oak island and you can usually find a spot that's not too crowded

And OBX is definitely dog friendly with leash

4/19/2009 8:01:53 PM

oak island is the least crowded of any non-ferry beach i've ever been to. really laid back place.

^"outerbanks" is a vague term. hell, atlantic beach and emerald isle are on the "outerbanks", but idk about pets there.

[Edited on April 19, 2009 at 8:07 PM. Reason : .]

4/19/2009 8:05:57 PM

Mmmmkay...more specific hatteras to duck.

KDH I know is limited times...nags head is ok year round. Ntnl seashore is yr round, but def on a leash and you will be stopped if your dog isn't on one.

4/19/2009 10:07:12 PM

i've seen people with dogs off leash a ton at duck and corolla, but I wouldn't take my own dogs out there because it is too crowded and my dogs like to meet people.

4/20/2009 10:04:22 AM

Outer Banks Leash Laws

Corolla Leash Laws
Leashes are required Corolla, NC however there are no length requirements. For more information, contact Currituck County 252-453-8555.

Duck Leash Laws
Dogs are allowed on the beaches of Duck, NC unleashed, but as a matter of public safety and courtesy, they should be under the watchful eye and contact of their owner. For more information contact the town of Duck at 252-255-1234.

Southern Shores Leash Laws
Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed on the beaches of Southern Shores, NC from May 15 - September 15. Year-round leash law. For more information, contact the town of Southern Shores at 252-261-2394.

Kitty Hawk Leash Laws
Dogs are allowed on the beaches of Kitty Hawk, NC from the Friday before Memorial Day until the day after Labor Day between the hours of 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM and they must be on a leash no longer than 6’. During other times of the year, dogs are permitted on the beach at anytime but must be restrained on a retractable leash no longer than 12’ long. For more information, contact the town of Kitty Hawk at 252-261-3552.


Kill Devil Hills Leash Laws
Dogs are allowed on the beaches of Kill Devil Hills, NC from mid-September to mid-May. Dogs aiding the handicapped are allowed year-round. Kill Devil Hills has a year round leash law. For more information, contact the town of Kill Devil Hills 252-480-4000.


Nags Head Leash Laws
Dogs are allowed on the beach year-round as long as they are restrained by a leash not exceeding 10 feet. For more information, contact the town of Nags Head 252-441-5508.

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Leash Laws
Dogs are allowed on the beach year-round, if they are restrained with a leash 6 feet or less at all times. All pet waste must be properly disposed of by owners. For more information, contact the National Park Service 252-473-2111.

imho AB & Emerald Isle are hardly the Outer Banks.

[Edited on April 20, 2009 at 2:24 PM. Reason : water between strips of land =/= obx]

4/20/2009 2:15:22 PM

I'm really glad this thread happened.

Carolina Beach is not dog friendly. You can have them on the beach, leashed, at anytime of the day or night, but only between October 3 and like March 3 or something... It's too cold then

4/20/2009 3:14:17 PM

my girl has been wondering about this for the past few days

i pointed her here.

4/20/2009 3:35:16 PM

Sunset Beach (last beach in NC before SC...close to Calabash and Myrtle)

you can have them on the beach after Labor day (Sept) up to Memorial Day (the following May).

Not really supposed to have them off leash, but we do it b/c Sunset is a ghost town during those times.

4/20/2009 3:49:48 PM

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"imho AB & Emerald Isle are hardly the Outer Banks"

that's why i said it's vague. in your opinion, it's not outer banks. in the opinion of others, barrier islands = outer banks. it's simply a poor term to use to answer the OP's question.

and yes, i realize wikipedia will say it's only those islands separating pamlico, albemarle, and currituck sounds from the ocean, but not that many folks know that.

as shown, southern shores fits in the textbook definition of outer banks, but they don't allow dogs.

have fun with your dog on the beach!

[Edited on April 20, 2009 at 5:31 PM. Reason : lol think about all the "OBX" lic. plates they sell in atlantic beach ]

4/20/2009 5:29:09 PM

ooops. we always let our dog on the beach without a leash at nags head. i mean we didn't walk up and down the beach with her w/o a leash. i feel like i never see dogs on leashes there. even walking up and down the beach.

i'm not good at following laws...oopsy.

4/20/2009 6:39:49 PM

Anyone real familiar with the Beaufort/Morehead/AB area? Going across the bridge from Morehead to Beaufort is a little place called Radio Island. Next to Olde Towne Yacht Club there is a nice little beach without any noticable waves. What are the leash/dog laws for that stretch of shore? I've tried to look it up but I think it is too small to warrent any kind of website. It is never really busy.

4/20/2009 7:32:12 PM

When we had our Beagle and a friend's Husky on Kure Beach last year, they were absolute Nazis about kicking us off, even though the dogs were leashed and well-behaved (Memorial Day weekend).

I think Kure allows them on during the off-season- Nov. through March.

4/20/2009 7:36:07 PM

For freeman park(north end of carolina beach) but will be crowded as fuck

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"Dogs must be kept away from the dune areas and must be controlled at all times. Pets must be on a leash from April 1 to September 30 and can’t be allowed to disturb other pets or people. Owners must clean up after their pets or be subject to a $50 fine."

4/20/2009 7:39:17 PM

Kitty Hawk and Southern Shores are the only towns that are going to throw a fit about dogs. Don't let them run loose and pick up after them and no one really cares. Don't just throw sand on their shit. It attracts biting flies and no one wants to find that crap when walking or letting their kids build a sand castle or digging a hole while playing.

4/20/2009 9:02:19 PM

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"Anyone real familiar with the Beaufort/Morehead/AB area? Going across the bridge from Morehead to Beaufort is a little place called Radio Island. Next to Olde Towne Yacht Club there is a nice little beach without any noticable waves. What are the leash/dog laws for that stretch of shore? I've tried to look it up but I think it is too small to warrent any kind of website. It is never really busy."

i know where you're talking about. i've never seen anyone there. i say do it. the worst that'll happen is they just make you leave.

4/20/2009 9:02:22 PM

The beach at Fort Macon is dog friendly but its more for fishing and sunning then actually getting in the water.

4/20/2009 10:45:44 PM

any beaches along the pamlico sound that are dog friendly and not very populated?

4/25/2009 10:17:47 PM

Wrightsville Beach--must be on a leash. Not allowed on beach between April 1st and Sept 30th.

4/26/2009 11:25:51 AM

http://www.dogfriendly.com/server/travel/guides/us/usstateNC.shtml

Also, if you got a small boat there is an island that locals around Beaufort/Atlantic Beach area refer to as "Dog Island" which is basically a big sand bar near the inlet. During the hours of low tide many ppl bring their dogs out there to run freely. Just a suggestion.

4/26/2009 11:49:39 AM

I am going to Kill Devil Hills with the bf and some of our friends. We got a "dune view" on the first floor hotel. It isn't the best looking hotel, but it is definitely decent enough to take the dogs

I am excited because Jinzo is a water dog and Jaeda is a water Monster!!!

6/21/2009 6:42:50 PM

bttt

4/1/2010 5:14:15 PM

Thanks!

I have a question for all you Topsail/Surf City goers with dogs...
is there any restaurant that has outdoor seating or a picnic bench so that our dogs can sit with us while we eat? I was planning on just bringing picnic food but if we can grab some fresh local food that'd be wonderful!!

4/1/2010 5:55:15 PM

Atlantic Beach allows dogs on year round and generally doesn't get too overcrowded during the summer. You have to have your dog on a leash, but if your dog stays close by as long as you have the lease attached to the collar the police won't say anything...

We would keep Buster's leash attached but let him walk around as he pleased and the police would drive by and wave, they are pretty lax with that here.

4/1/2010 6:25:07 PM

Thanks! I love AB (EI especially), but I've been there so often I think it's time for a change. Plus, supposedly at Topsail Beach (southern end) you can let the dog off the leash if they're well behaved.

Sometime this summer though I want to go camping near Morehead city right off the inlet...that'd be fun!

4/1/2010 10:31:33 PM

i was searching for this thread earlier! thanks for bumping

4/1/2010 11:06:59 PM

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"I love AB (EI especially)"

You do realize these are two different places

4/2/2010 5:07:36 PM

barely

4/2/2010 5:09:26 PM

Yeah what she said is just like when people say they are from Raleigh but really live in Garner, or like I tell people that I moved to Hickory when I really moved to Conover.

EI and AB are totally lumpable.

4/2/2010 5:28:24 PM

FUCK YOU

I grew up here and that shit is not "lumpable".

4/2/2010 5:33:17 PM

Atlantic Beach = Everyman's Beach <- Me

Emerald Isle = Rich White Tourists & Really, Really High Rich White Locals <- Everyone I went to high school with

Both of them are dog friendly, as long as you have a leash, but even that part doesn't fucking matter. They're the only beaches I even like in coastal NC. And fuck whoever says SOBX isn't OBX, I don't give a damn about your technicalities.

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"Anyone real familiar with the Beaufort/Morehead/AB area? Going across the bridge from Morehead to Beaufort is a little place called Radio Island. Next to Olde Towne Yacht Club there is a nice little beach without any noticable waves. What are the leash/dog laws for that stretch of shore? I've tried to look it up but I think it is too small to warrent any kind of website. It is never really busy."

Um, I'm pretty sure there's no real rules about dogs there. I've taken my dogs there year-round for years and no one has said a word to me.

4/2/2010 11:49:53 PM

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"You do realize these are two different places"

Yes, I know

And yes, they are lumpable...WHAT ABOUT SALTER PATH, INDIAN BEACH, PINE KNOLL SHORES?

Thanks for the dog advice. I have always seen dogs off the leash in AB, PKS, and EI but I was really looking to experience another lump of beaches elsewhere.

4/3/2010 7:52:45 AM

All of them are separate, distinct places, you moron.

And especially to say that EI and AB are "lumpable" when they are separated by about 20 miles is fucking retarded, like you.

It's just like a fucking dingbat tourist so say a bunch of shit like that.

[Edited on April 3, 2010 at 9:28 AM. Reason : *]

4/3/2010 9:27:37 AM

55 years ago, there was absolutely nothing on that island. don't act like those little post office districts are distinct towns with hundreds of years of rich heritage that would be abandoned if you lumped them together. You wouldn't know when you left one town and entered the next if it weren't for the signs.

4/3/2010 1:21:21 PM

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"It's just like a fucking dingbat tourist so say a bunch of shit like that."

Dude, I live in Atlantic Beach...and yes I can lump them together...when I am talking about this area of beaches...

When I'm talking to someone around here and asks me where I live I don't say "oh you know EI, AB" I say I live near the Sheraton in Atlantic Beach...if I travel somewhere and people ask me where I'm from and I say Atlantic Beach and they ask me where that is, I'll then say EI, or Beaufort even, it's all relative.

But good job trying to call me out on that...I've lived in Carteret County for the majority of my life, I'm not a "fucking dingbat tourist"

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"I have always seen dogs off the leash in AB, PKS, and EI but I was really looking to experience another lump of beaches elsewhere."

Yeah, like I said it's pretty relaxed, just as long as no one complains about your dog then you'll be fine.

Quote :

"55 years ago, there was absolutely nothing on that island. don't act like those little post office districts are distinct towns with hundreds of years of rich heritage that would be abandoned if you lumped them together. You wouldn't know when you left one town and entered the next if it weren't for the signs."

This is also the truth, just a change in speed limit and you're in a different town.

[Edited on April 3, 2010 at 5:35 PM. Reason : ]

4/3/2010 5:30:46 PM

Moving here from somewhere else will never make you a local. So eat shit and die.

4/3/2010 7:16:29 PM

...weren't you born in Kingston?

4/3/2010 7:45:49 PM

just got back from caswell beach. really cool spot if you have a dog.

4/3/2010 8:14:55 PM

Right down on da beach, boyeeeeee

4/3/2010 11:27:28 PM

I just got back from Fort Macon (Atlantic Beach, though it's totally different even within the town--you don't go there to swim because YOU CAN'T BITCHES) with my fat, fat beagle mix.

4/4/2010 3:26:04 AM

I got the shit sunburned out of me yesterday over on Carrot Island. You can let the dog off the leash over there. We had 4 dogs running around.

Of course you'll need your own boat to get over there.

4/4/2010 1:36:50 PM

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"Moving here from somewhere else will never make you a local. So eat shit and die."

I was born in Morehead City (Carteret General Hospital)...Lived in Carteret County, moved away, and moved back. I'm a native. Get off your high horse child.

[Edited on April 4, 2010 at 9:32 PM. Reason : ]

4/4/2010 9:10:37 PM

Oh ok got it. You're an idiot local then.

4/5/2010 11:39:52 AM

I generally lump Atlantic Beach with PKS, Salter Path and Indian Beach. I don't generally include Emerald Isle, but when you are trying to explain to someone where you live, I can see where you would lump the two.

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" Atlantic Beach allows dogs on year round and generally doesn't get too overcrowded during the summer. You have to have your dog on a leash, but if your dog stays close by as long as you have the lease attached to the collar the police won't say anything..."

I do the same thing. I usually park at Memorial Park and then walk down the beach where nobody is sitting and throw the tennis ball for Bailey. As long as you do it with some common sense (keep your dog from going around other people, bring a bag for their mess, and keep them from fouling the water) nobody generally cares.

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" When I'm talking to someone around here and asks me where I live I don't say "oh you know EI, AB" I say I live near the Sheraton in Atlantic Beach...if I travel somewhere and people ask me where I'm from and I say Atlantic Beach and they ask me where that is, I'll then say EI, or Beaufort even, it's all relative. "

HAHA, I know exactly what you are talking about. I grew up on Harkers Island. I've just gotten to the point where I just say about 2 hours north of Wilmington

[Edited on April 5, 2010 at 11:50 AM. Reason : :]

4/5/2010 11:47:21 AM