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 14, 2026
Free street + small public lots (limited). Parking here swings hour to hour in summer. BeachMap shows Kure Beach's real-time parking status — open, filling, or full — reported by other beachgoers, so you can pick a beach that still has space before you drive over.
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