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Kure Beach

The quieter end of Pleasure Island, anchored by an old wooden pier — parking is mostly free street and small lots, so the limited spaces go early on busy days.

Kure Beach, North Carolina · live parking & conditions · updated June 19, 2026

About Kure Beach

Kure Beach is a free family beach in Kure Beach, North Carolina. On-site you'll find restrooms, showers, lifeguard.

Parking at Kure Beach

Free street + small public lots (limited). BeachMap shows Kure Beach's live parking status — open, filling or full — reported by other beachgoers.

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Conditions & tides

Kure Beach is an easygoing, family-friendly beach for swimming and sandcastle weather. In a typical year July is the warmest month here, with highs near 85°F, and it's reliably beach weather May to October. Tap Kure Beach on the map for live surf, wind, water temperature, UV and tide times.

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Kure Beach: FAQ

Is there parking at Kure Beach?
Free street + small public lots (limited). BeachMap shows Kure Beach's real-time parking status — open, filling or full — reported by other beachgoers.
Is Kure Beach free?
Yes — Kure Beach is free to access.
What's at Kure Beach?
Kure Beach has restrooms, showers, lifeguard.

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