Dog Friendly Charleston, SC

Charleston is pet friendly! If you need help to decide where to stay, play, or eat with Fido, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s the scoop on our favorite pet friendly hotels, dog friendly activities, and restaurants that allow dogs in Charleston.

Places to Stay with Your Dog

The Charleston Place

The Charleston Place allows two pets of any size for no additional fee. Both dogs and cats are permitted, but pets may not be left in rooms unattended.… Full pet policy & more

The Charleston Chestnut Mansion

This property is pet friendly! Dogs of any size are allowed for no additional fee. Cats may also be allowed by request.

Barksdale House Inn

Barksdale House Inn allows 2 pets of any size for an additional fee of $50 per pet, per night. Both dogs and cats are accepted, and well-behaved pets… Full pet policy & more

Campground at James Island County Park

Campground at James Island County Park is pet friendly! Dogs of any size are welcome for no additional fee. Dogs must be leashed on park grounds and… Full pet policy & more
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Places to Eat with Your Dog

Things to Do with Your Dog

James Island County Park

A visit to dog-friendly James Island County Park is a great way to spend an afternoon in Charleston, SC, with your pup. This park features a dog beach,… Full details & more

Morris Island

Morris Island is an undeveloped island at the mouth of Charleston Harbor that's only accessible by private boats. This dog-friendly area is a fantastic… Full details & more

Charleston Waterfront Park

Charleston Waterfront Park is a dog-friendly destination in Charleston, SC, that draws visitors to its iconic multi-tiered Pineapple Fountain.… Full details & more

King Street

King Street in Charleston, SC, is scattered with pet-friendly stores that will allow your well-behaved dog to come inside while you shop. Many businesses… Full details & more

Charleston Water Taxi

The dog-friendly Charleston Water Taxi provides ferry service for four different locations in Charleston, SC. Well-behaved, leashed pets are… Full details & more
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Pet Services

Dolittle's West Ashley

Dolittle’s vision is to help solve common household pet problems. They have a self-service dog wash, a large selection of natural food choices and… Full details & more

Your Neighborhood Pet Sitters, LLC

Your Neighborhood Pet Sitters, LLC is a locally owned pet sitting business, offering in-your-home pet sitting. We have been in business since 2004.… Full details & more

Charleston Harbor Veterinarians

Are you looking for something different in a veterinary clinic? Maybe you’ve just come to assume all veterinarians are the same. Charleston Harbor… Full details & more

Camp Bow Wow Charleston

Camp Bow Wow Charleston is a premier doggy day and overnight camp. They offer an all day play environment with both indoor and outdoor play areas.… Full details & more

Michael's Barkery

Michael’s Barkery in Charleston, SC, is a pet spa and boutique with a mission to support adults with cognitive disabilities while serving animal… Full details & more

Z&E Canine Manners

Z&E Canine Manners serves pet parents in Charleston, SC, and beyond. Their pet-friendly offerings include private training classes, one-on-one… Full details & more

Pet Helpers Adoption Center and Spay/Neuter Clinic

Pet Helpers’ is a 501(c)3 Adoption Center and Spay/Neuter Clinic that serves communities across the Lowcountry. Their mission is to end the euthanasia… Full details & more
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