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Hi Robert.  Parking is always tricky during the summer months in Virginia Beach. DO NOT PARK ILLEGALLY!  YOU WILL GET TOWED!

Towing cars is a big money maker for Virginia Beach and the local towing companies.  Don’t let them take your money…park legally.

We have some information for tourists about parking here…. Parking in Virginia Beach

Basically, your best bet is to park in the parking lot or parking garage that is offered by the hotel you are staying.  If you are only staying for a day and don’t have any hotel reservations, then you will need to choose a parking garage and pay for the day.  Here is a quick list of some of our parking garages and public parking lots:

• 2nd Street:
  2nd Street has 100+ parking spaces and is open from 8AM to midnight. It’s $7 per weekday and $10 per weekend day or Holiday.
• Rudee Lot:
  This area has 150+ parking spots. Weekdays are $7 and weekends/holidays are $10/day.Hours are from 8AM to midnight.
• 4th Street:
  This lot has 65 spaces and is capable of handling charter bus parking. Weekday parking is $7/day and weekends/holidays are $10 per day. Buses are allowed here. It’s $15/day and $25 to park overnight.
• 9th Street parking garage:
  Want to keep your car out of the elements? The 9th Street garage has over 600 parking spots and is open twenty-four hours a day May-September. From October through April, the garage is open 8AM – 10PM. This area accepts credit cards. Rates: Up to an hour, $2. Up to two hours, $4, Up to three hours, $6, Over three hours, $10. Monthly parking is $40.
• 19th Street Lots:
  Has 500+ public parking spaces and is open from 8AM to 2AM daily. It’s $7 for weekdays and $10 on weekends and holidays.
• 25th Street lot:
  Has over 240 parking slots and is open from 8AM to 2AM. It’s $2 for up to an hour of parking, $4 for up to two hours and $6 for up to three hours. For $10, you can park all day.
• 31st Street parking garage:
  This garage has over 530 parking spots and is open from 8AM to midnight. Rates are $2 for up to an hour, $4 for up to two hours, $6 for up to three hours and $10 for daily parking.

There are parking meters along each street but if you are spending most of the day here, that could get expensive.

If you try to park in a business establishment (like a grocery store, 7-11 store, or other customer-only parking lot) then there is a good chance that you will get towed.  That is a quick way to ruin a good time! Pick a good parking lot that is convenient to where you are going and your car will be safe and you can have fun all day.

Good luck, be safe and Have a Great Day at the Beach!