Goat Island parking: dedicated lot, about $15–$20/day peak.

Yes, there’s a dedicated parking lot right by the marine reserve. During peak summer season (roughly December–February), expect to pay somewhere in the $15–$20 range for a full day. The exact fee changes—last I checked it was $2–$3 per hour with a daily cap somewhere around $12–$15, but that was a couple years ago. They’ve likely bumped it up.

The lot is pay-and-display, and it fills up fast on sunny weekends. Get there before 10am or you’ll be parking on the grass verge a quarter-mile down the road. Bring coins or a card—the machine usually takes both, but don’t bet on it.

If you’re going midweek off-season,