Cape May Beach Parking
Cape May has limited parking near beaches. The free trolley from remote lots is a popular option in summer.
Paid parking season: Apr 1 – Oct 31
Paid parking in Cape May does not end with beach badge season. Badges stop being required after Labor Day (Monday, September 7, 2026), but the meters keep running to the end of the window above. Budget for parking on a September or October visit even when the beach itself is free.
Meters run daily 10am–10pm at 25¢ per 10 minutes. The Washington Street Mall yellow zone runs later, through Dec 31.
Source: capemaycity.com parking meter information + ecode360
Where to park
Convention Hall Lot
$20/day ($4/hr)
🚶 2 min to beach
~200 spots
Accepts: cash, card
Lafayette Street Lot
$15/day
🚶 3 min to beach
~100 spots
Accepts: cash, card
Beach Avenue Meters
$5/hr
🚶 1 min to beach
Accepts: card, app
Very limited spots, 2 hour max
Local parking tips
- •Use the free Cape May Trolley from remote lots
- •Beach Avenue meters are most expensive
- •Convention Hall lot offers all-day parking
- •Street parking near the mall is free but fills early
⚠️ Victorian Week and summer holidays require arriving before 9 AM
Plan the rest of your Cape May day
Parking in nearby Cape May County towns
Cape May parking questions
Is there free parking in Cape May?
Cape May does not offer much free beach parking. Paid lots and meters range from about $15 to $20/day. Arrive early or park farther from the beach to save.
How much does beach parking cost in Cape May?
Paid lots and meters range from about $15 to $20/day. Use the free Cape May Trolley from remote lots
Where should I park in Cape May?
Use the free Cape May Trolley from remote lots Beach Avenue meters are most expensive
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