Parking Information for the City of Beaufort | SC

Striping of Parking Spaces

Striping of Parking Spaces

Re-striping of the Marina Parking Lot, spaces on Scott Street, West Street, and Bay Street will begin in January 2026.  Exact dates are pending, and this article will be updated once we have those.  Expect some short parking closures in the above listed areas during this time.  If you have any questions, please contact the Park Beaufort office.

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Park Beaufort
SP+ Municipal Services
500 Carteret Street, Suite B1,
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 379-9330

Traffic Advisory

Traffic Advisory

On Thursday, November 13th, 2025, the intersection of Bay Street and Charles Street will be closed to traffic for approximately 5 to 6 weeks for installation of part of the water management system for the Stormwater Drainage Project.  Bay Street and Charles Street will still be fully open with the exception of this intersection.  Signage will be posted to direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic around this intersection.  Additional information can be found on the City of Beaufort website.

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Park Beaufort
SP+ Municipal Services
500 Carteret Street, Suite B1,
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 379-9330

ParkMobile Payments and Text2Pay

ParkMobile Payments and Text2Pay

Contactless payments save time and are simple to extend if you are not already at the maximum time limit per that location, per day.

Pay parking by using the ParkMobile mobile app or Text2Pay under 30202 and then the zone listed on your meter or paystation.

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Park Beaufort
SP+ Municipal Services
500 Carteret Street, Suite B1,
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 379-9330

Events happening around town

Events happening around town

You’ll never be bored in Beaufort. From festivals, to races, to parades, to museums and more. Check out popular destinations & events in Beaufort and find the best places to park.

View upcoming events below:

  • Beaufort Oyster Festival held in January. See their website for more information.
  • A Taste of Beaufort first weekend in May. See their website for more information.
  • City of Beaufort, SC First Friday Events. First Friday of each month. See their website for more information.
  • The Original Gullah Festival held Memorial Day weekend each year. See their website for more information.
  • DragonBoat Beaufort is held the third Saturday of June. See their website for more information.
  • Beaufort Water Festival 10 day event held yearly in July. See their website for more information.
  • Beaufort Shrimp Festival first weekend in October. See their website for more information.
  • Beaufort Holiday Celebrations held from Thanksgiving Day through New Year’s Day. See their website for more information.
*** See the City of Beaufort’s website for more events such as 2 free concerts/events held per month, Halloween activities, multiple parades and other happenings downtown. Come visit, I know you will be pleased you came.
beaufort water festival

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Park Beaufort
SP+ Municipal Services
500 Carteret Street, Suite B1,
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 379-9330

Beaufort Water Festival, July 17th though 25th 2021

Beaufort Water Festival, July 17th though 25th 2021

beaufort water festival

The 65th Beaufort Water Festival will be held July 17th through 25th 2021 at the Henry C Chambers Waterfront Park. This Heritage Festival will be jam packed with events, food, bands and much more. The health and safety of all is the utmost concern and the festival will follow the City of Beaufort and the State of South Carolina Covid-19 guidelines.

The Beaufort Water Festival 2021 staff are geared up and ready to show off the best of Beaufort. Convenient public parking is available at the Town’s parking lots and spread across the on-street parking spaces.

For more information and updates on ticket purchases, follow the Beaufort Water Festival Facebook page or website at bftwaterfestival.com as this event may be subject to change.

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Park Beaufort
SP+ Municipal Services
500 Carteret Street, Suite B1,
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 379-9330

Downtown Beaufort SC First Friday, Held the First Friday of Every Month

Downtown Beaufort SC First Friday, Held the First Friday of Every Month

First Friday is a celebration of Downtown shops, restaurants, cultural venues, and community. It’s a fun night for the downtown businesses and for locals! Come explore downtown galleries, shopping, and eateries throughout the evening. Enjoy entertainment and live demonstrations too! The event is FREE and open to the public. Convenient public parking is available at the Town’s parking lots and spread across the on-street parking spaces.

For more information about First Friday visit www.downtownbeaufortsc.org/first-friday

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Park Beaufort
SP+ Municipal Services
500 Carteret Street, Suite B1,
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 379-9330

Re-stripping at Parking Lots 2/5 through 2/16, 2018

Re-stripping at Parking Lots 2/5 through 2/16, 2018

marina lot beaufort parking

Notice for Park Beaufort Patrons:

Beginning Feb. 5, 2018 and continuing through February 16, 2018, re-stripping will be in locations of Marina Lot, Marina Playground Lot and the Library Lot. Please be careful of wet paint when parking and be extra careful of those working diligently to complete the process as quickly as possible. Cones will be used to mark off those spaces and will be removed when paint has dried thoroughly.

If you have any questions, please call the Park Beaufort Office at 843-379-9330 or our Meter Hotline at 843-271-0431.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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Park Beaufort
SP+ Municipal Services
500 Carteret Street, Suite B1,
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 379-9330

Free Parking at Marina Lot for Thanksgiving 2017 to New Years 2018

Free Parking at Marina Lot for Thanksgiving 2017 to New Years 2018

Free Parking at Marina Lot for Thanksgiving to New Years

The City of Beaufort will offer Free Parking at Marina Lot from Thanksgiving 2017 to New Years 2018. Please watch this video for details.

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Park Beaufort
SP+ Municipal Services
500 Carteret Street, Suite B1,
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 379-9330

2017 Holiday Parking Schedule

2017 Holiday Parking Schedule

beaufort holiday event parking

Free Parking in Historic Downtown During Select 2017 Holidays.

The City of Beaufort will offer Free Parking in the Historic Downtown, both surface lots and on-Street meters, all day during these select holidays:
  • New Years Day 1/2/17
  • Martin Luther King Day 1/16/17
  • Memorial Day 5/29/17 Independence Day 7/4/17
  • Labor Day 9/4/17 Veterans Day 11/10/17
  • Thanksgiving Day 11/23/17
  • Day after Thanksgiving 11/24/17
  • Christmas 12/25/17
  • Day after Christmas 12/26/17
Please contact the Park Beaufort office at (843)379-9330 for additional information.

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Park Beaufort
SP+ Municipal Services
500 Carteret Street, Suite B1,
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 379-9330