Updated: October 15, 2025
Bring your dog along to Carolina Beach without the guilt or boarding costs. This guide covers pet-friendly vacation rentals, beach access rules and seasonal restrictions, local restaurants with outdoor seating for pups, and featured properties that welcome your four-legged family members year-round.
What makes a family beach vacation even better? When the trip includes the whole family, you can experience all the fun and none of the guilt of leaving your beloved pup behind.
The year a friend left their Lab at a kennel for our beach trip, the guilt ruined half the vacation. Now she always brings him along, and watching him sprint across Carolina Beach at sunrise has become her favorite part of our getaways.
Put your pet boarding or sitting budget toward the cost of your
stay and we'll help you find the best pet-friendly Carolina Beach vacation rental to suit
your needs!
Plan Your Carolina Beach Pet-Friendly Getaway
We are pleased to offer a large selection of pet-friendly Carolina Beach vacation rentals. Choose from over
35 vacation rentals that allow one or two mature dogs. Bringing your doggie on vacation has
never been easier! Pick your ideal location in Carolina Beach or Kure Beach and coveted amenities, like hot tubs, pools, oceanfront views, and more. You'll be so happy you
chose to bring your four-legged family member on your trip!
Know Carolina Beach Area Leash Laws
At Carolina Beach, from April 1st through September 30th, dogs are allowed on the beach during restricted hours
(before 9:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m.). From October 1st through March 31st, dogs are allowed on
the beach during all hours. Popular Freeman Park on the north end of Carolina Beach does
allow dogs on the beach year-round.
Dogs must remain leashed at all times on all beaches. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets and can face fines for violations.
Heading to Kure Beach? You may walk your leashed dog on the Kure Beach strand from October 1st to March 31st. The Ft. Fisher State Recreation Area allows dogs on their beach year-round. My dog goes absolutely wild at the Gurney Hood Barking Lot at Joe Eakes Park. It's the only spot I've found where it can run completely unleashed and socialize with other beach pups.
Treat Your Furry Family Member To Carolina Beach Fun
You're on vacation, after all! Make plans to stop by local businesses that accommodate pets and
enjoy time together. Head to Nollie's Taco Joint for lunch and enjoy the sunshine
on the pet-friendly patio. Stoked has delicious food, a marina view, and space for
your doggie on the deck.
The Sea Witch Tiki Bar is another popular casual spot to
grab a bite with your sweet pet. Many Carolina Beach restaurants offer space for your pup, and
you'll be pleased with the number of pet-friendly businesses you'll find here!
Browse Our Pet-Friendly Carolina Beach Vacation Rentals
Enjoy a relaxing view of the ocean from this rustic beach bungalow! You'll appreciate this
old school beach house, with fantastic water views from the oceanfront
deck. At Flip Flop House, you will find an uncrowded,
white sandy beach just a few steps away via your private beach access.
Looking for a longer-term stay? This property is available for a monthly rental from November through March! Monthly rates
are set and bookable through the website, or feel free to contact our office for additional
information.
You'll have a relaxing getaway in this oceanfront, two-bedroom condo with a large oceanfront deck. The beach, pool, pier, marina, and boardwalk are all within a 10-minute walk from Winds V D3. This location provides excellent access to great Carolina Beach restaurants and shopping.
This top-floor, end unit is perfect for a peaceful getaway. Enjoy the private beach walkway and
pool only steps away, and grab your beach chairs, umbrella, and beach toys from our fully
stocked gear closet! A perfect setup for a quiet couple's getaway or a family beach outing.
This condo is very kid-friendly!
Still Waves is a gorgeous Carolina Beach duplex with fantastic, shared amenities! Four bedrooms and three and a half baths provide space for your family to enjoy this lovely home year-round.
The living room and eat-in kitchen are perfect places to hangout, and you'll enjoy both
indoor and outdoor dining on the cozy deck. Start your day by breathing in the fresh, salty air
from the balcony just off the primary bedroom!
This wonderfully updated 2nd-row beach home is charming and ready for your next vacation! Cozy Kure features five bedrooms, three full bathrooms, a private swimming pool (open seasonally), a hot tub, wrap-around decks, views of the ocean, and less than a one-minute walk to the beach. Recently renovated, you'll love the fresh updates in this home!
Enjoy the seclusion you desire at this dream home, or venture to the historic sites and attractions near Fort Fisher and Kure Beach. The Cozy Kure has everything you could possibly want or need for your next dream vacation.
Breakin' Free South is a stunning luxury property, comfortably accommodating up to 10 guests. Custom-built with outdoor space and oceanfront views that can't be beat!
Guests describe this home as light, bright, and equipped with everything you'll need at your
Carolina Beach vacation rental. Amenities like the hot tub (availability may be seasonal) and an
elevator make this property a great choice for families.
What to Pack for Your Dog
Don't forget: leash, waste bags, food and water bowls, your dog's regular food, vaccination records, and any medications. Bring towels for sandy paws and a dog bed if your pet prefers familiar sleeping spots.
Book Your Pet-Friendly Carolina Beach Rental Today
Pack up the pups and secure your Pleasure Island getaway today with Carolina Beach Realty! We
have a large selection of pet-friendly vacation rentals, Carolina Beach vacation rentals, and Kure Beach vacation rentals that are available
year-round.
Need assistance with planning your next getaway? Please give us a call at 844-633-1152. We are experts at finding the perfect Carolina or Kure Beach vacation rental to fit all your needs, and we would be happy to assist you.
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Planning a beach getaway on the Gulf Coast too? Travel Life Vacations offers pet-friendly rentals in Destin, Miramar Beach, and Santa Rosa Beach, where your pup can enjoy Florida's emerald waters and sugar-white sand beaches year-round.
