Parking rules in Surfside Beach, SC
Town lots charge from March 1 through October 31, 2026, between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. [Town source] Hourly rates range from $2 to $4. [Town source] Standard parking violations cost $50. [Town source]
Last verified August 12, 2026 · Source: Town of Surfside Beach parking rules
Where visitors may park in Surfside Beach
Visitors may use town public parking lots and marked public parking spaces. [Town source]
Drivers may not park where signs prohibit parking, on sidewalks, or on private property without the owner's consent. [Town source]
Vehicles outside marked spaces must park parallel to the roadway and face the direction of traffic. [Town source]
Surfside Beach parking decals and passes
The town uses a registered vehicle's license plate as its parking decal. [Town source]
Town registrations, Purple Heart plates, disabled veteran plates, and disability placards park free in public spaces with the proper decal. [Town source]
Resident parking registrations do not cover the Surfside Pier lot. [Town source]
Each non-resident property owner household may receive two complimentary parking passes. [Town source]
South Carolina gives valid out-of-state disability plates and placards the same parking privileges as in-state credentials. [State source]
Town of Surfside Beach parking rules · S.C. Code Section 56-3-1960
Surfside Beach paid parking season and fees
Paid parking runs from March 1 through October 31, 2026, between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. [Town source]
Parking is free outside those hours. [Town source]
Premium lots cost $3 per hour or $15 per day. [Town source]
Other town lots cost $2 per hour or $10 per day. [Town source]
The Surfside Pier lot costs $4 per hour and has no daily maximum. [Town source]
Surfside Beach parking fines
A standard municipal parking violation carries a $50 fine. [Town source]
An unpaid standard fine rises to $100 on the 31st day after the citation date. [Town source]
Parking near a fire hydrant or specified traffic signal carries a $200 safety fine. [Town source]
An unpaid safety fine rises to $250 on the 31st day after the citation date. [Town source]
The town may impound or immobilize a vehicle with an unpaid parking fine. [Town source]
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