Do you have to pay for parking downtown San Diego?

Where can I park my car in San Diego? Parking garages and lots are available throughout the city with varying times and rates. Paid meter parking is enforced Monday through Saturday from 8:00am to 6:00pm with rates ranging from $0.50 to $1.25 per hour.



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Currently meters accept payments via:
  1. Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, and Discover)
  2. Mobile Phone Payment on meters displaying a blue Park Smarter sticker. Download the free Park Smarter app .
  3. Near Field Communication (NFC) payments such as Apple Pay, Android Pay, and Samsung Pay on certain enabled meters.
  4. Coin.


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What are the hours of parking meters enforcement? The majority of parking meters are enforced Monday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.; however meters within the Hospitality Zone in Downtown, or Hillcrest Commercial Zone in Hillcrest operate until 8 p.m. Always check the posted signs for enforcement hours.

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No vehicle may be parked continuously at one location on any public roadway for more than 72 hours. Parking is prohibited in alleys, except for the purpose of actively unloading goods or passengers, unless the alley is specifically designated as an alley parking zone.

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Coins: Insert coins for desired time. Use nickels, dimes, quarters and dollar coins (pennies will cause the meter to jam and will not count for time). Cards: These meters accept credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover), debit cards and City of San Diego Pre-Paid Cards.

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These curbs are designated by signs and zones are in effect from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Saturday. That means metered parking is free on Sundays!

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  • 225 Broadway. Underground Entrance - 225 Broadway Garage. ...
  • 800 4th Ave. Campus at Horton Garage - Second Entrance. ...
  • 1026 5th Ave. 5th & Broadway Garage. ...
  • 1047 Fifth Ave. Kimpton Hotel Palomar - Valet. ...
  • 956 Broadway Cir. Spreckels Garage - Valet. ...
  • 950 7th Ave. 625 Broadway Garage. ...
  • 282 G St. ...
  • 1069 1st Ave.


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Take a walk Downtown San Diego is a walkable city laid out on an easy-to-navigate grid of lettered and numbered streets. With more than 44 diverse hotel properties clustered downtown, there's a wide range of hotels for every taste and style.

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Located only minutes from the airport, San Diego's thriving urban center offers an abundance of options for accommodations, activities, dining and cultural attractions, all easily accessible by foot, bike, car or public transportation.

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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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How much is parking in San Diego? The price of parking varies on the length, location, and amenities of the parking space. Monthly parking can range anywhere from $40 to $400 depending on whether it's reserved or unreserved, covered or uncovered, 24/7 or not, etc. Day parking can range from $15-$35.

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Lot Use and Parking Restrictions Vehicle Code Section 22651(k). 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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There's plenty of parking in La Jolla, however, free street parking is limited and strictly monitored by Parking Enforcement. Read posted signs to avoid getting a citation.

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It mean that between the hours of 8 am to 6 pm you may not park your car in anyone spot for longer than two hours or you'll be ticketed or towed. These are usually high traffic heavy business areas they don't want people parking long term and monopolizing the parking during business hours.

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Contrary to popular belief, this regulation isn't specific to Seal Beach. California Vehicle Code §22651(k) makes it illegal for a vehicle to be parked in the same spot for more than 72 hours, on any public street in California . After 72 hours, the vehicle may be cited and/or towed.

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