Ocean City Beach Parking
Ocean City has metered street parking and several municipal lots. The Music Pier area is most congested.
🅿️ Ocean City has free parking near the beach. Spaces are limited on summer weekends, so arrive early.
Where to park
9th Street Lot
$15/day ($3/hr)
🚶 3 min to beach
~150 spots
Accepts: cash, card, app
Music Pier Lot
$20/day
🚶 1 min to beach
~75 spots
Accepts: cash, card
Street Meters
Free!
🚶 Varies to beach
Accepts: card, app
Free October - April
Local parking tips
- •Use ParkMobile app for all meters
- •Lots near 9th Street are central to boardwalk
- •Free parking available west of West Avenue
- •Meters enforced 10 AM - 10 PM, May-September
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Ocean City parking questions
Is there free parking in Ocean City?▼
Yes. Ocean City has free parking options near the beach, though spaces are limited and fill early on summer weekends. Paid lots and meters range from about $15 to $20/day.
How much does beach parking cost in Ocean City?▼
Paid lots and meters range from about $15 to $20/day. Use ParkMobile app for all meters
Where should I park in Ocean City?▼
Use ParkMobile app for all meters Lots near 9th Street are central to boardwalk
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