4. Insider’s Tip
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The East Deck Motel offers affordable daily parking passes.
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Prime beach parking is the hardest thing for weekend visitors to find—especially near surfing mecca Ditch Plains—as most spots require a resident permit. The best little-known option for day-trippers is the parking pass at the East Deck Motel, a one-story fifties ranch with a small lot that’s steps from the top surf beach ($20 on weekends, $15 on weekdays).