Here’s where you can park for free near Central Florida beaches

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Let’s go to the beach!

Some beaches have fees for parking off or on the beach, but we’ve put together a list of free parking you can check out if you’re planning a fun day.

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Here is parking information for some free parking at some Central Florida beaches:

Flagler Beach

Bottle Nose Dolphin lot

• Where: N. Central Avenue and N. 5th Street
• Cost: Free.

Loggerhead Turtle lot

• Where: N. Central Avenue and N. 4th Street
• Cost: Free.

Pelican lot

• Where: S. Oceanshore Boulevard and S. 5th Street
• Cost: Free.

Osprey lot

• Where: S. Daytona Avenue and S. 5th Street
• Cost: Free.

Right Whale lot

• Where: S. Central Avenue and S. 8th Street
• Cost: Free.

Beyond these free public lots, there are many approved parking areas along the east and west sides of A1A. Please take note of dune signage that clearly states where you are, and are not, permitted to park. Then use the beach walkovers (stairs) located nearly every block to access the beach.

Cocoa Beach

Free public parking lots

• 103 N. Atlantic Ave.
• 217 N. Orlando Ave.

Most of the street parking spots in Downtown Cocoa Beach are metered. But some are free. To locate them, you can use the SpotAngels map before navigating to your desired area.

Daytona Beach

Free public parking lots

• 101 S. Palmetto Ave.
• 150 Magnolia Ave.
• International Speedway Boulevard
• 131 Magnolia Ave.

There is also free street parking. To locate the free parking spots, you can use the SpotAngels map before navigating to your desired area.

New Smyrna Beach

Hiles Blvd. Off-Beach Parking

• Amenities: Restrooms and outdoor showers.
• Where: 4516 S. Atlantic Ave.
• Cost: Free.
• Hours: Open daily from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Mary McLeod Bethune Beach Park

• Amenities: Restrooms outdoor showers, large picnic pavilions and beachfront sidewalks.
• Where: 6656 S. Atlantic Ave.
• Cost: Free.
• Hours: Open daily from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.

South Pine parking lot

• Where: Located adjacent to Coronado Civic Center at 105 N. Pine St.
• Cost: Free.

Jasmine Avenue parking lot

• Where: Located next to Garden Arts shop at 407 Flagler Ave.
• Cost: Free.

Julia Street parking lot

• Where: Located behind Corkscrew Bar and Grille at 235 Canal St.
• Cost: Free.

Sams Avenue parking lot

• Where: Located on the intersection of Sams Avenue and Canal Street.
• Cost: Free.

South Orange parking lot

• Where: Located at the intersection of Downing Street and South Orange Street.
• Cost: Free.

There is also additional street parking along Flagler Avenue and Canal Street that is free of charge. However, many beachfront parking lots offer self-pay kiosks for daily parking, or you’ll find a staffed admittance gate. Be sure to note signage for applicable time limits where free parking is available.

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