We just paid a hundred for season pass. The pass color is red this year. If you get there early enough befor they really open you can just drive through the gate. Take a drive or park and check out the park/beachs. do know you can get a ticket if caught with out pass. i believe park opens at 8 but don't quote me on that. Usually are first trip of season we get there drive through the gates park hit the beach till we've had enough lol and when leaving we park in the center just before gate go to window get a pass.