How do you pay to park at Wrightsville Beach?

Paystations in lots and street ends accept credit cards, bills (up to $10), and coins (quarters and dollar coins), and the rate is $5.00 per hour. You may also pre-pay for your parking at the Parking Office before you head to the beach. Passes are sold in hourly, daily, multiple days, and weekly quantities.



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The Town of Wrightsville Beach also offers the parking pass options below for residents and visitors:
  1. Daily Pass - Available from pay stations for $25 per day.
  2. Weekly Pass - Available at the parking office for $150 per week.
  3. Contractor Pass - Available at the parking office for $10.00/Per Day/Per Vehicle.


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Wrightsville Beach Park Parking Lot, Town Hall Parking Lot, Visitors Center, and Museum Lots will require a pay station receipt in order to park in these areas from March 1st to October 31st between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. daily.

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How much are parking tickets? Parking fine amounts vary depending on the violation. Most meter violations are $50. If not paid, within 3 days, the penalty is $60; if not paid within 10 days, the penalty is $70.

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Town-operated parking is open year-round and paid parking is enforced 9 a.m.-8 p.m. March 1-Oct. 31; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 1-Dec. 31.

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You can park FREE of charge at on-street meters after 6:30 PM daily and all day Sunday.

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Parking decals may be purchased online at coastal.edu/safety. Decals can be picked up at the Department of Public Safety office Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Parking decals may also be paid for at the Office of Student Accounts.

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Parking is available at several locales that cross paths with the Loop, (particularly the Lanier Parking center next to the Wrightsville Beach Park), and a walking tour of the entire route takes just an hour or so, depending on the speed.

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A visit to Wrightsville Beach, whether for a day or for a vacation, is bound to be a pleasant experience that will be repeated time after time. The island is wonderfully walkable, and you can find everything you need for a comfortable and memorable vacation almost any time of the year.

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Colonial Surface Lots FREE after 5pm & on weekends! On street parking is available throughout Downtown Wilmington. Please obey posted time limits. Metered spots require payment.

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The City of Wilmington offers tips for parking downtown. Parking at the meters on weekends and holidays are free. There is parking available through many parking garages and lots throughout downtown. The Wilmington Parking Authority has two close lots: the 10th Street Garage or the 8th Street Lot.

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Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina's cost of living is 45% higher than the national average. The cost of living in any area can vary based on factors such as your career, its average salary and the real estate market of that area.

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Driving on the beach is not allowed within the Town of Wrightsville Beach. Visitors with a 4WD vehicle who want to drive on the beach can head south to Freeman Park in Carolina Beach, which is roughly a 35-40 minute drive away.

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The boardwalk is stationed close to the beach, which makes it easy to hop off the wooden planks and wiggle some toes in the sand, or to take a break from the ocean to indulge in some salty beach grub, like hamburgers, hot dogs, and ice cream cones.

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