Paid parking begins soon at several local beaches

CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - Paid parking will begin soon at several of southeastern North Carolina’s beaches.

Paid parking enforcement will start on March 1 at Carolina Beach, Wrightsville Beach, Topsail Beach and Surf City.

Carolina Beach:

• March 1 to Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• $5 per hour or $25 per day
• Weekly parking permits available for $100 at Town Hall, the parking office and online here.

Kure Beach:

• March 15 to Sept. 30 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• $5 per hour or $20 per day
• Weekly parking permits available for $100
• Non-resident seasonal permits for $225

Wrightsville Beach:

• March 1 to Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (8 p.m. in certain lots)
• $5 per hour or $25 per day
• Weekly parking permits available for $150

Oak Island:

• April 1 to Sept. 30
• $5 per hour or $20 per day
• Weekly permits available for $80
• Annual pass for $170 (limited to 1,000 total)

Holden Beach:

• April 1 to Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• $4 per hour up to four hours, up to $20 per day
• $80 per week
• Annual pass for $150

Topsail Beach:

• March 1 to Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the South End Parking Lot (between Shore Line Dr. and Inlet Dr.)
• $4 per hour up to four hours, up to $25 per day

Surf City:

• March 1 to Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Spots closest to the beach at $5 per hour, outlying lots and spaces at $3 per hour

North Topsail Beach:

• Year-round from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• $5 per hour or $25 per day

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