Here’s the unexpected cost of parking near beautiful 30a beaches for 2026 Steven Saul March 9, 2026 12:34 pm 30a, South Walton, Walton County As early as April 1, Municipal Parking Lots (MPLs) in South Walton will begin charging residents of Walton County and visitors for parking. On February 26, the Board of County Commissioners approved the signature of a contract with PCI Municipal Services, LLC for parking management and enforcement services at the 393 Municipal Parking Lot, Grayton Beach Municipal Parking Lot, and the Van Ness Butler Parking Lot. The Van Ness Butler Parking Lot currently does not offer tram service for those seeking rides to and from the beach. However, the other two MPLs do have Tram services that support public transportation (Beach Tram) to reduce traffic congestion on 30A and give beachgoers the ability to easily access a greater number of public beaches, where parking can be most difficult to find during peak season. The MPLs are operational between 5:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m, seven days a week. RELATED: Walton adds ‘full’ parking lot near the beach. Here’s where you can find it. more below: Walton County residents seeking an annual parking pass will pay $5 dollars for a year. Costs for non-residents will be much higher, according to the commission’s agenda item paperwork. Non-residents will pay a five-dollar fee from November through February, but the fee increases to $15 the rest of the year. A non-resident may purchase an Annual Parking Permit for $205.00. A...
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