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Dog Friendly Activities in Southport, NC

There are 5 dog friendly activities in Southport, and 28 more nearby. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Southport.

Pet Friendly Deep Point Marina - Bald Head Island Ferry

Deep Point Marina - Bald Head Island Ferry

Deep Point Marina - Bald Head Island Ferry

Head out from Deep Point Marina and travel to Southport, NC on the pet-friendly Bald Head Island Ferry. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are free with a paying passenger. Dogs are not allowed inside the passenger cabin but are permitted in the exterior areas of the ferry. For most of the year, ferries leave the mainland on the hour and the island on the half-hour, beginning at 7 AM. The winter schedule may be abbreviated, and the summer schedule expanded. Check the official website for ferry schedules.

Pet Friendly Throw Baxe Axe House and Board Game Lounge

Throw Baxe Axe House and Board Game Lounge

Throw Baxe Axe House and Board Game Lounge

Throw Baxe Axe House and Board Game Lounge is a local dog-friendly attraction in Southport, NC. Owners are welcome to bring their pups along for a visit while they play a variety of retro board games and participate in axe throwing.

Silver Coast Winery Tasting Room

Silver Coast Winery Tasting Room

Silver Coast Winery's tasting room in Southport, NC is dog friendly. This eclectic tasting room has a gift shop and art gallery you can browse while sipping wine or craft beer. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome inside.

Fort Fisher Ferry

Fort Fisher Ferry

The Fort Fisher Ferry in Southport, NC, is pet friendly. Pets are permitted on the Fort Fisher Ferry, and are free to explore the deck, but must be on a leash if they leave the vehicle. Tickets are just $7 per carload. Ferry rides operate throughout the day.

Salty Dog Park

Fido can exercise and socialize at Salty Dog Park in Southport, NC. This fenced park is a great place for your pup to enjoy time off the leash. Please provide your own dog bowl and water.

Freeman Park

Carolina Beach, NC

The dog-friendly Freeman Park on Carolina Beach, NC, welcomes dogs on a leash from April 1 to September 30. From October 1 to March 31, dogs are allowed off-leash as long as they are under voice command and their owner is near. Owners must carry a minimum of two suitable plastic or paper waste containers until it can be disposed of in an appropriate receptacle. The bags must be produced and shown upon request.

Carolina Beach State Park

Carolina Beach, NC

Carolina Beach State Park

Bring Fido to Carolina Beach State Park in Carolina Beach, NC. This pet-friendly public area features sandy trails among tall, Longleaf Pine Trees. It also provides great land for overnight camping. Just keep your pup on a leash at all times and clean up after them.

Bald Head Island Beaches

Bald Head Island, NC

Bald Head Island Beaches

Bring Fido to play in the sand at the dog-friendly Bald Head Island Beaches in Bald Head Island, NC. You and your pup can explore 14 miles of pristine beaches. You'll need to take a pet-friendly ferry to get there (from Southport), but once you arrive, you'll find that dogs are allowed off-leash on any of them year-round. The only exception to this is in turtle nesting season when dogs must be leashed from sunset to sunrise. South Beach features long stretches of sand and calmer waters, while East Beach is better for boogie boarding and surfing. If you don't want to bring beach gear along with you on the ferry, you can rent everything you'll need from Riverside Adventure Company.

Oak Island Beaches

Oak Island Beaches

The Oak Island, NC beaches (Caswell, Yaupon, & Long Beach) are very family and pet friendly. Bring Fido for a run through the sand and water! From March 16th through October 15th, dogs must be leashed at all times in the public beach areas.

New Hanover County Arboretum

New Hanover County Arboretum

New Hanover County Arboretum is a dog-friendly attraction in Wilmington, NC. The Arboretum features a variety of plants that grow in coastal areas as well as emerging trends in plant material. Leashed pets are welcome to visit the grounds.

Fort Fisher State Park

Fort Fisher State Park

Leashed dogs are welcome year-round at dog-friendly Fort Fisher State Park in Kure Beach, NC. This very wide beach is ideal for Fido to run and swim with other dogs. Explore the one-mile trail that traverses the salt marsh and ends at an observation deck with views of Zeke's Island and the Cape Fear River. Pet waste cleanup laws are strict, and bags are provided for this purpose.

Dog Park at Empie Park

Dog Park at Empie Park

Fido will love visiting the dog park at Empie Park in Wilmington, NC. This park features a 2-acre off-leash green space for your pup to play and socialize. It's completely fenced with two play areas - one for large dogs, and another for dogs under 20 pounds. There's also water, pet waste stations, and lots of shade.

Carolina Beach

Carolina Beach, NC

The sandy shoreline at Carolina Beach, NC is dog friendly! The hours that leashed dogs are allowed on the beach varies during the seasons, so before visiting, it's best to check the rules on the official website. Dogs are not allowed on the wooden boardwalk or boardwalk business district.

Wilmington Brewing Company

Wilmington Brewing Company

Fido will love a visit to the dog-friendly Wilmington Brewing Company in Wilmington, NC. You can enjoy a fresh local beer straight from the tank to your glass. This location includes a brewery, tasting room, and a homebrew supply store.

Caswell Beach

Bring Fido for some sun and sand at the dog-friendly Caswell Beach in Oak Island, NC. Your pup is welcome to join you at this beach year-round. Dogs must be on a leash during your visit. Please remember to carry plastic bags and clean up after your furry friend.

Halyburton Park

Halyburton Park

Halyburton Park in Wilmington, NC is pet friendly. This expansive park features a 1.3-mile nature trail that is paved and mostly shaded. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners on this trail for an afternoon stroll. The park also includes a doggie water fountain, picnic areas, and a children's playground.

Good Hops Brewing

Carolina Beach, NC

Good Hops Brewing

Good Hops Brewing is pet-friendly for friendly dogs. Bring your leashed pooch to this neighborhood craft brewery in Carolina Beach. In addition to the taproom, dogs are welcome on the disc golf course which is open sunrise to sunset every day of the week. Good Hops Brewing is open Monday through Saturday from 1pm to 8pm and Sunday from 1pm to 7pm.

Neapolitan Wine and Beer Oasis

Carolina Beach, NC

Neapolitan Wine and Beer Oasis

Neapolitan Wine And Beer Oasis is a family-owned and dog-friendly bottle shop in Carolina Beach, NC. Bring Fido along as you look for your favorite wine, beer, cider or seltzer. You can also join them for special events like food trucks, live music, and tastings. Keep your dog leashed and close to your side while in the store.

Kure Beach

Bring Fido to explore the pet-friendly Kure Beach, NC! Your leashed pup can join you any time of day between October 1st and March 31st. Between April 1st and September 30th, pets are allowed on the beach during off-peak times. The official Kure Beach website has information on the regulations for a beach outing with Fido.

TourH2O

Holden Beach, NC

TourH2O offers dog-friendly pontoon and kayak tours of all of the Brunswick County islands: BaldHead Island, Southport, Oak Island, Holden Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach. Relax on a comfortable and reliable pontoon boat operated by a USCG licensed captain or explore tranquil creeks and estuaries on a kayak tour.

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