Can you park for free in Ocean City?

The West Ocean City Park & Ride offers FREE ample parking at 12848 Ocean Gateway. Not only is the parking free, but the lot offers spectacular scenic views of the bay, surrounding wetlands, the Ocean City skyline and of course, the gorgeous sunsets Ocean City is known for.



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The Hugh T. Cropper Inlet Parking Lot (click to open in Google maps) is at the southernmost point of Ocean City and grants easy access to the boardwalk, beach, and downtown area. The inlet parking lot has 1,200 parking spaces including 35 handicap parking spaces and a passenger load/unload zone.

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Free parking is available in the Sandridge and North Marsac lots adjacent to Marsac Avenue with 24-hour limits and overnight restrictions (see entrance signs). Please note that parking in these lots will be restricted during the Sundance Film Festival and Arts Festival.

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Valet pricing With the exception of days Halloween Horror Nights takes place, parking is free for all guests beginning at 6:00 pm. Alternately, regular parking fees are reimbursed when you purchase two matinee movie tickets at Cinemark.

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Some lots include parking meters, and some are free. Click on image above for an interactive map of all lots in Ocean City. Payment can be made by cash or credit card. Fees range from 50 cents per hour in the area of downtown Asbury Avenue to $2 per hour in the beach and boardwalk zone.

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Beach Rules
  • Use of the beach is free; no beach tags needed, and is open to the public 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • No ball-playing, Frisbee-throwing, or Kites of any kind between 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily from May 30 to September 15, by Town Ordinance.
  • No Pets allowed on the beach or boardwalk Between May 1st and September 30th.


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No alcoholic beverages or glass containers on beach. No bonfires without written permit from the Fire Marshall's office. No dogs permitted on beach or boardwalk from May 1 to Sept.

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Daily tags ($10) are available from inspectors on the beach. Weekly and daily tags are not available for pre-season purchases. Military Tags: Free seasonal tags are available to veterans and active military members. Remember to have proper military identification to receive your free tag(s).

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