Miami Beach Car Park — Local services in Miami Beach

I parked here to do a nostalgic visit at the Eden Roc Hotel in North Miami. I didn't know if I should pay at the meter even though I have a handicap placard. There were no signs anywhere so I tried to pay at the meter. Even though there were slots for $1 and $5 bills and coins they didn't work so I took the long route on the meter by inputting my driver's license number. I just wanted to park for half an hour, so I put in $1 but the meter wouldn't allow me to choose any options but a flat rate of $20. I cancelled the transaction and got a receipt that states I will get my $1 mailed to me. I won't hold my breath to get it back. I was about to give up when I noticed a man had parked in the handicap parking spot next to me. I asked him whether I had to pay given that I have a placard. He told me I didn't need to pay. Whoever owns these parking lots and meters should have signs that are clear for tourists (afterall, it is a tourist area) and make the meters more...

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They have a delay in the logging system. When you pay for parking it takes a few minutes to make it to the “ticketing" agents. So literally less than 5 minutes after parking I received a ticket for not paying. Never mind the fact there is no way to get in there without going through attendant. So on my way out I spoke to attendant and explained I got a ticket. He tells me about the delay and gives me a number to call. Of course when you call a city employees they are bureaucrats that can’t be bothered to help you so they tell me to file something online. It states you will receive a disposition via email. I hear nothing for weeks until I get an increased fee in the mail for not...

I see other people complaining about the $20/day rate and I agree, a half day rate would be better. However, the parking garages in the area are all $40 or more per day so in comparison the $20 is not bad. The beach was beautiful. We went the day before Thanksgiving. Sand is super soft. Water was clear and not too cold. Weather was great. I hate Miami in general, too crowded and tolls everywhere, but the...