Is there free parking at Wilmington beach?

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

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Carolina Beach offers free parking from October 31 to March 1. If you come during the other months, you can use the Parking Mobile app. There are also two parking lots that offer visitors two hours of free parking. These are located on Cape Fear Street and C.B.

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The Town of Carolina Beach has metered parking spaces as well as parking lots, Town-operated lots and metered spaces are open year round. Paid parking is in effect from March 1 - Oct. 31, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., $5/hour or $25/day and Nov. 1 - Dec.

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The Town of Wrightsville Beach has over 1,600 metered spaces available for public parking. Meters are enforced every day from March 1 to Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (with some enforced 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.).

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If you continue to ignore your obligation to pay, the town may seek alternative forms of collection, including a collection agency, credit bureau action, or small claims court. Individuals who accumulate 3 or more unpaid citations are subject to have the vehicle immobilized (booted) or towed until full payment is made.

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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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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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You can also pay using the Parkmobile app on your phone. For more information about Parkmobile and to download the app, visit: Wilmington.Parkmobile.us On-street parking is FREE after 6pm & on weekends!

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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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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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Pay or appeal your citation online Credit card payment can be made via phone. Call the Park Wilmington office at 910-762-5678 .

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If you ignore a parking charge notice and refuse to pay a private parking ticket, you risk the company taking you to the small claims court. If they win, you will need to pay. If you fail to pay then, you could have a county court judgment (CCJ) against you.

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Where Do I Have to Pay To Park? All public parking areas in Holden Beach are now pay to park. Per ordinance, there is no parking on the streets or rights-of-way except in designated parking spaces identified by Pay-to-Park signs. Parking at the area parks remains free while you are using the park.

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