Parking in San Diego

San Diego is the birthplace of California. Its landmarks and friendly weather attract many tourists from all over. Being able to find parking could be challenging at times when visiting this beautiful city but we hope the information below will help!

On-street meters are normally enforced from 8AM to 6PM, Mon-Sat. Meter parking is $0.25 per 12/15 minutes. Parking is free outside these hours. Vehicles cannot park on-street for more than 72 hours.

Off-street parking rates vary rather considerably. One hour of parking can cost between $3-$10, while 24 hour parking can cost from $10 to $30.

There is plenty of off-street parking in downtown San Diego. Some of the most popular locations include the Convention Center,  the San Diego Zoo and the Gaslamp Quarter. You can check them out on our site in order to get all the relevant information on prices, opening hours and other details.

Visit the city’s official site for questions regarding tickets and citations.