Free Isle of Palms Parking
Free Isle of Palms parking can be found along Palm Blvd, the main thoroughfare on the Island, from 21st Avenue to 41st Avenue. Parking is free in designated areas on both sides of Palm Blvd. The page features current information about Isle of Palms Parking, including free, paid, and handicap parking, as well as streets where parking is prohibited or you may be towed or fined.
Parking Isle Of Palms
Beach Parking is also allowed from 42nd Avenue to 56th Avenue, but only along the Southbound side of Palm Boulevard in designated areas. However, beach parking is prohibited along the Northbound side of Palm Boulevard from 41st to 57th Avenue.
You can park on 3rd Avenue between Ocean Boulevard and Charleston Boulevard, and on the East side of 4th Avenue between these two streets. Parking is available on 5th Avenue, 6th Avenue, and 7th Avenue between Ocean and Carolina Boulevard. Also, you may park on the East side of 8th Avenue and 9th Avenue between Carolina and Ocean.
Always park at least four feet from the road on Palm Boulevard. The City marks this distance so visitors to the beach can easily see it. The four-foot rule is in place for the safety of automobiles and pedestrians. Please park your car parallel to the road and do not pull in head-first to park unless head-first parking is designated.
Paid Isle Of Palms Parking
All paid parking on the Isle of Palms is on Ocean Blvd from 10th to 14th Avenue. This area is known locally as the Front Beach.
Isle of Palms County Park offers parking for a fee near Front Beach on 14th Ave. Use the kiosks to pay for parking in the Municipal parking lots. Metered parking kiosks are also available along Front Beach. Always display the kiosk ticket on your vehicle’s dashboard. The City can fine drivers who do not display these tickets on their cars.
Parking on Front Beach also offers convenient access to IOP restaurants, bars, and shopping for souvenirs. Public showers and restrooms are available at the beach access next to Coconut Joe’s restaurant. Therefore, you may consider a paid parking area close to these amenities.
How Much Does Parking Cost On Isle Of Palms
How much does parking cost on the Isle of Palms? There are hourly parking spaces available at kiosks on Front Beach, so the cost to park will vary depending on the amount of time spend at the beach. Isle of Palms County Park and the City of Isle of Palms offer parking lots where you can pay one price to park for the day. All Day parking at these lots is usually from $10 to $15 per day. Paid parking enforcement is from March 1st until October 31st. Paid parking lots are located on Front Beach.
Remember, wherever you park on the Island, be sure it is in a designated parking area, and please don’t block the driveways of any of the homes. Beach access is available on almost every block on Palm Boulevard and Ocean Boulevard. Parking is available on the streets off Ocean Boulevard, but not on Ocean Boulevard itself.
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Handicapped IOP Parking
Isle of Palms offers handicapped beach parking in several locations, including the County Park (with no fee), the Municipal Parking Lot on Pavilion Drive, 9th Avenue, the Front Beach Restrooms facility, and 21st and 42nd Avenue.
Please remember that Isle of Palms beach parking can be hard to find on the weekends, especially on holiday weekends. On Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day weekends, make plans to arrive early. Beach parking is usually easy to find during the week, especially during non-summer months.
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