Weekend / holiday parking fees will be collected at the Town's Eastern Ocean Regional Access and Western Ocean Regional Access beginning Friday, April 6 and will continue through Sunday, September 16th.  A $10 per vehicle parking fee will be charged from 7 am - 4 pm on weekends and holidays only, and all other times will remain free.

Emerald Isle taxpayers are eligible for 2 free annual parking permits for the Eastern Ocean Regional Access and Western Ocean Regional Access.  The parking permits will be granted only for vehicles registered in the name of the taxpayer, and are not transferable.  Previously issued 2011 parking permits are no longer valid, and a new 2012 parking permit is required.  Emerald Isle taxpayers must display the appropriate permit sticker on their windshield in order to avoid the parking fee. 

The permit sticker can not be obtained at the regional beach access facilities, and must be obtained prior to visiting the regional beach access facilities.  To obtain your free parking permit, please visit (7509 Emerald Drive) or call (252-354-3424) the Town Administration Building during normal business hours.  Parking permits are now available for pickup.