Carolina Beach marina parking sign showing rates of $6 per hour or $25 per day

Carolina Beach Parking Guide for Rates, Permits and Rules

Kristen Dunn May 4, 2024

2024 Carolina Beach Parking Rates and Enforcement

The Town of Carolina Beach emailed residents the following parking information…

Paid parking is enforced March 1^st through October 31^st from 9am to 8pm. Parking fees restart each morning during enforcement hours for all Town owned/operated parking lots and on-street parking spaces.

Parking Rates:

March 1^st - October 31^st from 9am to 8pm

Parking Lots = $6/hour or $25/day

Premium Parking Lots = $7/hour or $35/day

Bus, Limo and Oversized Vehicles = $10/hour or $40/day

On-street Parking

Without time restrictions = $5/hour

With time restrictions = $5/hour

Weekly Parking Permits = $100

Available for purchase at Town Hall, the Parking Office (open 7 days a week) and online at https://cbparking.cmrpay.com/dashboard/landing

Annual Parking Permits = $40

Available only to Carolina Beach residents, Kure Beach residents, and property/business owners in both locations.

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