Parking is available steps away from the beach and at McCook Point where the playground and picnic area are located.
The parking information below is from the Town Of East Lyme Beach Pass Information page.
Permits/passes are required on all vehicles Memorial Day through Labor Day.  Walk in passes are required for guests over the age of 16. Permits will be sold from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm throughout the season. From May 19 – June 30th the office will extend the office hours on Thursday’s to 7:00 p.m. Season passes will be sold on Saturday mornings through June 25th between the hours of 8:30-11:00 at the park and rec office.
Monday through Thursday, day passes are available at the McCook Point Park lower bath house.
On weekends, day passes are available all of the three beach locations.
To obtain a season permit, ALL applicants must present their valid car registration at time of purchase. If you are new to town, please bring your tax bill or lease to expedite the process.
To avoid lines, you can mail in a copy of your registration, a copy of your latest tax bill (if vehicle is not registered to an East Lyme/Niantic address), the fee (checks payable to Town of East Lyme) and a self addressed envelope, and we will process your request and mail your beach pass to you.
Resident $35.00

Resident (Add’l car) $25.00
Senior (62 & over) $15.00
Non-Resident $100.00
Resident Day Parking $10.00
Non-Resident Day Parking (Monday through Friday) $25.00
Non-Resident Day Parking (Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays) $30.00
Non-Resident Day Walk In $10.00
Non-Resident Season Walk In $50.00