06/26/2026
๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐ข๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ก ๐๐๐ซ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐
Heads up beachgoers! Starting July 1, Gulf Shores is rolling out updated paid beach parking regulations to make it easier to enjoy the beach and support nearby shops and restaurants.
These updates were developed ๐ข๐ง ๐๐จ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐๐๐กโ๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ฌ to address longโterm parking issues, improve turnover in highโdemand areas, and ensure customers can access local establishments during peak times. We're working to keep the beach experience smooth, accessible, and welcoming for everyone.
๐ก ๐๐๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ
Residents continue to ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ค ๐๐ซ๐๐ in all public beach parking areas with a valid Hurricane ReโEntry Decal. East Gulf Place remains residentโonly.
๐ ๐๐จ๐งโ๐๐๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ (๐๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฒ 1):
โข $2/hr north of Beach Blvd.
โข $3/hr south of Beach Blvd.
โข $4/hr overnight (11 p.m.โ6 a.m.)
Overnight parking remains prohibited after 2 a.m. in beachfront lots and Lagoon Pass Park.
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๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ & ๐๐ง๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ
โข $75 per violation
โข +$75 every 24 hours the vehicle remains in violation
โข Vehicles may be towed or booted if parked illegally or if fines are unpaid
๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ฌ:
โข Gulf Place
โข West Gulf Place
โข Public parking north of AL 182 (East 3rd St. to West 2nd St.)
โข Other designated areas
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๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐๐ก๐๐ฌ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก
โข Improves turnover for residents, visitors, and local businesses
โข Reduces longโterm and overnight parking in highโdemand beach areas
โข Creates a consistent and easyโtoโunderstand parking system
โข Reflects strong feedback and support from business owners in the beach district
๐ฑ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐ฒ
Use the ParkMobile app, onโsite pay stations, or posted QR codes. ParkMobile sends reminders and lets you extend parking remotely.
More about ParkMobile โก๏ธ www.gulfshoresal.gov/1139/Beach-Parking
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๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐๐ฒ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ญ:
โListening to our business community has been essential in shaping these updates. Improving parking turnover helps support local shops and restaurants while creating a more efficient and user friendly experience for everyone enjoying our beachfront.โ
Thank you for helping us keep our beach district safe, accessible, and easy to enjoy.
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๐จ๐ซ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฌ, ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฅ๐จ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ, ๐ฏ๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฐ๐๐๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ โฌ๏ธ
https://www.gulfshoresal.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/1255
