How to get free parking at Wrightsville Beach?

The first two hours of parking are free with a valid parking receipt being displayed on the dash. Unless a valid 2 hour free parking receipt is displayed, paid parking at $5.00 per hour will be enforced.



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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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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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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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Paid parking is in effect from March 1st through October 31st except where otherwise posted. Parking rates are $5.00 per hour or $25 per day.

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

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Free parking is available at three access points controlled by Onslow County: Beach Access No. 1, 1795 New River Inlet Road, North Topsail Beach; Beach Access No. 2 - 2950 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach; and Beach Access No. 4 - 484 New River Inlet Road, North Topsail Beach.

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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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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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No overnight parking allowed. This place is representative for all the little dead end streets around Wrightsville Beach. The rules apply to all. Parking is free from November to February all day, from April to October its free during the night (8pm to 9am).

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Town-operated parking is open year round and paid parking is enforced March 1st - October 31st from 9AM - 8PM and November 1st - December 31st from 9AM - 5PM. Parking fees restart each morning during enforcement hours for all of the Town's parking lots and on-street parking spaces.

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The Town has 44 designated public access points. Each access has a designated number. View the beach map showing all access points.

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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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Also the beach does not close, you can walk or sit all night if you want.

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It is known for being one of the best beaches in North Carolina, having warm climate year round, and wide range of recreational activities. It's only a two-hour drive from Raleigh, North Carolina's capital city, making it one of the most popular day trip destinations state-wide.

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North Topsail Beach Bordering Surf City, visitors have to pay to use North Topsail Beach's paid parking areas. Free parking is available at three access points controlled by Onslow County.

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