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St. Simons Island, Georgia · Glynn County (St. Simons Island)

No dogs 9am to 6pm, from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)

The summer rule covers 16th Street to the St. Simons Pier.

Source: Glynn County, Beaches. Checked October 28, 2026.

Shorebird nesting areas can close to dogs at short notice. Follow the signs at the beach.

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Glynn County (St. Simons Island): the rule in full

From the Saturday before Memorial Day to Labor Day, no dogs between 9am and 6pm on the beach from 16th Street (Gould's Inlet/East Beach South) to Mallery Street (St. Simons Pier). Outside these times dogs are welcome on all beach areas if kept under immediate control.

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