Can you park overnight at Balboa Park?

Vehicle parking is prohibited in Balboa Park parking lots from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. daily (SDMC 63.02. 21) with the exception of Marston Point parking lot. Parking in Marston Point parking lot is not permitted from sunset to 7 a.m. daily and 10 a.m. on Thursday for maintenance.



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The City of San Diego follows a 72-hour maximum rule (SDMC §86.0118). You cannot park at the same spot for more than three days continuously, even if the public street does not have any other restrictions. To avoid a citation, move your car at least 1/10th of a mile before the 72-hour limit ends.

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No loitering, camping, vending, or parking of vehicles 30 feet or longer is permitted at P&R lots per Calif. Vehicle Code 22518. Additional restrictions do not allow parking of more than 24 hrs.

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Littering is NOT allowed on the beach, cliffs, walkways, park areas or adjacent parking lots. Disturbing noise is NOT allowed on the beach, cliffs, walkways, park areas or adjacent parking lots. Overnight camping, sleeping or parking is NOT allowed on the beach, cliffs, walkways, park areas or adjacent parking lots.

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NO overnight parking is allowed on any LA County-operated beach parking lots, except for RVs at the Dockweiler State Beach RV Park. CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF LOTS AND FEES.

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  • 20th & B St. 26th Street & Pershing Drive. San Diego, CA 92101. Population Served: Individuals, Couples, Households. 133 tents.
  • O Lot. Park Blvd & Wieber Ave. San Diego, CA 92134. Population Served: Individuals, Couples, Households. Up to 400 tents.


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Park & Cycle Can I collect my vehicle after the Bath Park & Rides closing times or leave it overnight? Bath Park & Ride sites are open 24/7. Overnight parking is therefore permitted at the vehicle owner's own risk. Please note that charges apply – see Parking costs above.

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In the City of San Diego, it is illegal to leave an operable or inoperable vehicle parked for more than 72 consecutive hours without being driven at least 1/10th of a mile on a public street. It is also illegal to park an abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperable vehicle on private property in public view.

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