Paid Parking & Your Oak Island Vacation
The Town of Oak Island has institued a paid parking plan for the areas of East Beach and West Beach along Oak Island, North Carolina. This plan, in addition to the elimination of right-of-way parking along the island will limit the amount of available public parking for vacationers.
For the most up-to-date and accurate information about this plan, visit the Town of Oak Island Parking page of its website.
TOWN OF OAK ISLAND PARKING INFORMATION
Oak Island Paid Parking Quick Facts
- Paid parking applies to the timeframe of April 1 to September 30, between the hours of 9:00am to 5:00pm.
- Non-residents, visitors and anyone without a Town Resident Decal/Pass will be required to purchase a paid parking permit on a per-vehicle basis in order to park in all designated parking areas except those specifically marked for Town residents.
- Paid parking permit rates are $5 per hour (up to 3 hours), $20 per day or any duration greater than 4 hours, and $80 per week for 7 consecutive days. There is a seasonal parking permit option but the number of annual passes will be limited.
- For maps showing where the parking locations are, visit the Town website at https://www.oakislandnc.gov/residents-visitors/parking-information.
Oak Island Parking Reminders
If you are renting a property through Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS® (MRA), you are encouraged to remain mindful of the parking space available and/or designated at the property you have rented. Prior to your vacation, please review the property photos of the property you have rented and inquire with any questions. MRA recommends discussing the parking situation with those traveling with you to ensure that you will not exceed the available parking at the property you have rented.
Parking is prohibited in all right-of-way areas. Tenants should not park in the parking areas of other properties, in the yard or the grass, along the street, or in the beach access areas. RVs are not permitted on the grounds of any property at any time. Boats, boat trailers and equipment trailers count as a vehicle and must be parked in the allocated space at the property, if allowed. Most condominium complexes and properties with limited parking areas do not allow boat or trailer parking, and some have very strict guidelines for any and all vehicles to include RVs and golf carts. Information specific to parking is included in the digital property guide guests receive prior to each stay with MRA. As a reminder, guests checking in on their arrival date should wait until they receive a text and/or email from MRA prior to parking at the property they have rented to avoid any delays in housekeeping and/or maintenance.
Please note that tenants who fail to follow the parking rules and guidelnes are subject to fines, ticketing and/or being towed. If you are a guest of MRA and would like to know more about the parking area available at the vacation rental in which you will stay, please contact our office by phone call to (800) 486-5441 or email to information@rudd.com.
How to Purchase an Oak Island Parking Pass
Non-Resident & Visitors
There will be multiple options for guests to pay for parking, and they will include a downloadable mobile app, a scanable QR code, and pay-by-phone. Information that will be required include an email, phone number, the license plate tag number and state, and a credit or debit card.
Town Residents
Town Residents with current decal registrations will remain valid for the vehicle they are registered to through their expiration date. For information on Town Parking Permits, please refer to the parking page of the Town website.
Oak Island Paid Parking Information
For more information on how to purchase a permit, costs, and for a collection of Frequently Asked Questions, please visit the Town of Oak Island Parking Information page of its website. There, you'll find the most current and accurate information available. If you have any questions about paid parking and/or how it may affect your Oak Island vacation, please email our office at information@rudd.com.