Beach Parking: Frugal Fun in the Sun

Unless you’re lucky enough to live at the beach, you probably have to deal with driving there and parking. Beach parking in the county is about $6 per day. Many cities and some county beaches have metered street parking or lots. At 25 cents every 10-15 minutes, you’d need to bring an extra beach bag full of quarters if you planned to spend the day. Here’s how to avoid shelling out for parking every time you go to the seashore and maybe even save a few dollars in the process: get a parking permit.

A permit eliminates fumbling for change and saves you money if you go to the beach often.