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.
Buildings
- Copley Symphony Hall
- World Trade Center
- San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau
- San Diego County Family Court
- San Diego Downtown Senior Center
- San Diego County Probate Court
- San Diego City Public Library
- San Diego Public Library
- Luther Towers
- San Diego City Administration Building
- Episcopal Community Services
- Law Library Justice Foundation of San Diego
- San Diego County Jail
- San Diego County Law Library
- San Diego City College Learning Resources Building
- San Diego County Courthouse
- Thatcher Building
- Elm Building
- Ecumenical Council of San Diego
- Library Towers
- Paul Whittier Historical Aviation Library
- Koll Center
- San Diego Aerospace Museum Library
- McClintock Building
- Municipal Gymnasium
- Balboa Club
- Recital Hall
- United Nations Building
- Balboa Park Club
- House of Pacific Relations
- United States Customs and Border Protection Port of San Diego
Attractions
Schools
- Associated Technical College
- Snyder School
- KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy
- Cortez Hill Academy
- International Studies Senior High School
- Science and Technology Senior High School
- San Diego High Educational Complex Senior High School
- Media Visual and Performing Arts Senior High School
- Communication Investigations in a Multicultural Atmosphere Senior High School
- Learn Explore Achieve Discover and Serve Senior High School
- California Western School of Law
- Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising - San Diego
- Business Senior High School
- Saint Joseph School
- New School of Architecture
- San Diego City College
- San Diego Senior High School
- San Diego City Free School
- Newschool of Architecture and Design
- Salomon Charter School
- Washington Elementary School
Bars
- House of Blues San Diego
- 4th and B
- On Broadway Entertainment Center
- Downtown Johnny Brown's
- Rouge
- Grant Grill
- Rox
- UA HORTON PLAZA 14 - AEROSMITH
- Red Circle
- Belo
- Gaslamp Tavern
- Blue Tattoo
- Thin
- Onyx Room
- The Grape
- Martini Ranch
- Maloney's Tavern
- Patrick's II
- Horton's Tavern
- Bitter End
- Gaslamp Underground
- Red C Lounge
- SRO Bars
- Deco's
- Brothers On Fifth Ave
- Hennessey's Pub
- Rock Bottom Brewery
- Fumari
- Lime
- The Shout House
- Beach Bar
- Sidebar
- Magnet
- Whiskey Girl
- Buffalo Joe's
- Landlord Jim's
- 57 Degrees
- The Field
- Dublin Square Pub
- Tivoli Bar
- Aubergine
- Stingaree
- Jewel Box
- J6 Bar and Lounge
- Princess Pub & Grille
- Basic Urban Kitchen and Bar
- Altitude
- 30-Two
- Cherry Bomb
- L5-Cohn Restaurant Group
- Top of the Hyatt
- Top of The Hyatt
- Waterfront Bar & Grill