Gulf Shores, Ala. – (GSN) – Changes are coming to the paid beach parking areas in Gulf Shores. Starting July 1, the city is rolling out updated paid beach parking regulations to make it easier to enjoy the beach and support nearby shops and restaurants, according to their press release.

These updates were developed 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡‑𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 to address long‑term parking issues, improve turnover in high‑demand areas, and ensure customers can access local establishments during peak times. The City of Gulf Shores stated "We're working to keep the beach experience smooth, accessible, and welcoming for everyone."

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

Residents continue to 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 in all public beach parking areas with a valid Hurricane Re‑Entry Decal. East Gulf Place remains resident‑only.

𝐍𝐨𝐧‑𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 (𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 1):

• $2/hr north of Beach Blvd.

• $3/hr south of Beach Blvd.

• $4/hr overnight (11 p.m.–6 a.m.)

Overnight parking remains prohibited after 2 a.m. in beachfront lots and Lagoon Pass Park.

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 & 𝐄𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

• $75 per violation

• +$75 every 24 hours the vehicle remains in violation

• Vehicles may be towed or booted if parked illegally or if fines are unpaid

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬:

• Gulf Place

• West Gulf Place

• Public parking north of AL 182 (East 3rd St. to West 2nd St.)

• Other designated areas

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡

• Improves turnover for residents, visitors, and local businesses

• Reduces long‑term and overnight parking in high‑demand beach areas

• Creates a consistent and easy‑to‑understand parking system

• Reflects strong feedback and support from business owners in the beach district

Message From Mayor Craft:

“Listening 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.”