Pet-Friendly Charleston Where to Stay
Charleston is home to a collection of hotels designed to accommodate both you and your four-legged travel companion.
Charleston is home to a collection of hotels designed to accommodate both you and your four-legged travel companion.
Your pooch will feel right at home at Kings Courtyard Inn, a 41-room hotel with two lush inner courtyards located in the heart of Charleston's Historic District.
Extend your stay in Charleston with Avocet Properties' pet-friendly rentals and Folly Beach, affectionately referred to as the "Edge of America," will be in your own backyard.
Charleston is an open-air playground for two-legged and four-legged visitors alike. Pack your best walking shoes and explore our favorite pet-friendly attractions.
Walk the historic grounds of Drayton Hall at your own pace. Enjoy 125 acres of riverbanks, camellia and azalea gardens, a reflecting pool and great lawn.
Join Bulldog Tours for a two-hour stroll with your pup, where you'll receive a lively overview of Charleston's rich history and an invitation to explore the destination's hidden alleyways and cobblestone streets.
One of the best ways to savor the flavors of the Lowcountry is to attend a weekend brunch, a meal that is an event itself in Charleston.
The Daily is a local favorite for brunch with menu items including cold-pressed juice, avocado toast and breakfast sandwiches. The hip coffeehouse offers outdoor seating for you and your pup.
Enjoy Southern fare with a twist, local ingredients and fresh air on the patio at Eli's Table.
Food is the heart and soul of Charleston. Pull up a chair and savor every bite with your furry companion at these scrumptious pet-friendly restaurants.
Enjoy authentic brasserie cuisine without leaving Fido behind. 39 Rue de Jean's patio is open year-round for al fresco dining.
Mixologists with heirloom cocktail recipes and the destination's dozen (and counting) local breweries make Charleston a thriving beverage scene. Discover a few of our favorite locales to enjoy libations with pets in tow.
Brush elbows with locals in Butcher & Bee's courtyard while enjoying wine, beer, cider or creative cocktails.
Pack your pup up in the car and venture out to one of Charleston's five beaches to sniff the many distinct smells, sights and sounds.
Pups are welcome on Folly Beach year-round, and depending on the season, can spend the entire day frolicking in the waves and digging in the sand. Venture to The Washout for an added bonus of the Morris Island Lighthouse and surfers in clear view.
If you've yet to get your fill of live oaks and Spanish moss, the road that leads to Kiawah is one of the most picturesque imaginable - and the 10 miles of beach that await are perfectly serene. Designated dog areas allow your pup to stay off-leash year round.
Apply for a dog permit and visit "stations" in the upper 20's, bordered by stonewalls and tidal pools, providing plenty of contained space to play and creatures to meet. After the beach, stroll along Center Street to marvel at Sullivan's pastel-colored homes and secret gardens.