Where can I park at Scarborough Beach?

The Manning Street multi-storey car park, Secure Parking at the White Sands Tavern and Hastings Street, and street parking throughout the precinct.

Is there free parking at Scarborough Beach?

The White Sands Tavern private car park offers the first 90 minutes free; other parking is generally paid or time-limited.

South Trigg Beach car park (about 250 bays, 1.5 km north) and Peasholm dog beach car park (about 40 bays).

Yes, along The Esplanade near the car parks.

Yes. EV charging stations are marked on the parking map.

On summer days it often fills before about 10–11 am.

Paid parking: multi-storey car park on Manning Street; Secure Parking at the White Sands Tavern and Hastings Street.
Free time: the White Sands Tavern private car park offers the first 90 minutes free.
Overflow: South Trigg Beach car park (about 250 bays, 1.5 km north) and Peasholm dog beach car park (about 40 bays, 1.7 km away).
Tip: on summer days arrive before about 10–11 am, or catch a bus.

Manning Street multi-storey car park — paid parking close to the beachfront.
White Sands Tavern and Hastings Street — Secure Parking car parks; the White Sands private car park has the first 90 minutes free.
Street parking — available throughout the precinct; follow signs to avoid fines.
Near the Scarborough Beach Pool — authorised parking south of the pool is time-limited from 5 am to 4 pm; 15 bays are available to the public outside those hours.
Motorcycles — bays along The Esplanade near the car parks.
Electric vehicles — EV charging stations are shown on the parking map.

In summer, demand often exceeds supply before the sea breeze arrives at about 10–11 am. Arrive early, or avoid the hunt altogether.

Park at South Trigg Beach car park (about 250 bays, 1.5 km north) or Peasholm dog beach car park (about 40 bays, 1.7 km from the amphitheatre) and stroll, cycle or e-scoot along the coast.
Park near Abbett Park and catch a frequent bus west along Scarborough Beach Road.
Take public transport — see transport to Scarborough.
Cycle the coastal path or Safe Active Streets.

Last updated 2 November 2026 · Scarboro.info, an independent guide to Scarborough Beach, Perth.