{"id":708,"date":"2025-01-13T10:00:07","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T10:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spacer.com\/blog\/?p=708"},"modified":"2025-04-02T09:40:47","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T09:40:47","slug":"city-guide-secrets-to-parking-in-san-francisco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spacer.com\/blog\/city-guide-secrets-to-parking-in-san-francisco","title":{"rendered":"City Guide: Secrets to Parking in San Francisco"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">San Francisco is home to a great number of tourist attractions: from the scenic Golden Gate Bridge, to the awe-inspiring San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) and eerie Alcatraz, among others. It\u2019s not surprising that many wish to experience the sights and sounds of this amazing City by the Bay \u2013 and maybe you\u2019re even one of them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not hard to go around the city with its convenient public transportation, but if you plan to drive around, don\u2019t leave your parking to luck or you might get parking tickets as memorabilia. It\u2019s an open secret to locals, but tourists and visitors may not be privy to the array of parking laws that could land them a parking ticket or two.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But don\u2019t worry, we\u2019ll let you in on the secrets so you can park like a local San Franciscan whether you\u2019re headed to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spacer.com\/map?distance=5&amp;price_min=0&amp;price_max=1000&amp;sort=&amp;listing_types=&amp;features=&amp;lat=37.7689203&amp;lng=-122.482977&amp;zoom=13&amp;address=Golden+Gate+Park\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Golden Gate Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spacer.com\/map?distance=5&amp;price_min=0&amp;price_max=1000&amp;sort=&amp;listing_types=&amp;features=&amp;lat=37.8085771&amp;lng=-122.4125282&amp;zoom=16&amp;address=Fisherman%27s+Wharf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fisherman\u2019s Wharf<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spacer.com\/map?distance=5&amp;price_min=0&amp;price_max=1000&amp;sort=&amp;listing_types=&amp;features=&amp;lat=37.787552&amp;lng=-122.4066183&amp;zoom=16&amp;address=Union+Square\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Union Square<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Color-coded parking spots<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">San Francisco is colorful and vibrant with tons of places to sightsee and enjoy, but it\u2019s also troublesome when facing different colored curbs as you position your car to park on the streets. You may find yourself running after your car as it\u2019s being towed or slapped with a parking ticket for parking in the wrong place even when it seems to be allowed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So before you get in that parking space, make sure to double check if the curb is painted to ensure that you\u2019re actually allowed to park in the space and avoid curb color violations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gray curbs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Park all you want without restrictions \u2013 almost. When it comes to gray or unpainted curbs, it\u2019s generally allowed to park even for long hours, but you still have to follow any sign or notice that may be posted, such as the street sweeping hours. If a street cleaning schedule is posted, make sure to remove your car during that time and just come back after.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Red curbs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Take the color as a warning and don\u2019t even think about parking on a red curb because that\u2019s just courting a parking ticket or an invitation to be towed. While some residents may try to be tricky and make fake red curbs, do you really want to risk wasting your time contesting a ticket? So when you see a red curb, just don\u2019t.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>White curbs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: You only have a maximum of five (5) minutes to park on white curbs because these are simply passenger loading zones. Remember: if it\u2019s painted white, you may as well raise the white flag and move on along after 5 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Green curbs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: These are general loading zones meant for people and goods, but it\u2019s a little more generous because you\u2019re given 10 minutes to park. The color may mean \u2018Go\u2019 in traffic signals, but when it comes to SF curbs, it means you have to go after 10 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now here\u2019s the parking secret tourists may not be privy to: 10-minute parking zones are only active according to the schedule posted on signages. Outside of the active mandated periods, you can park for longer periods without issues even when a parking enforcement officer comes by. But once active hours strike, stick to the 10-minute parking limit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Blue curbs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Remember that blue zones are only for people with disabilities to aid in their mobility. With the exception of street cleaning hours, these blue curbs are always active and only those who have a PWD placard displayed may park on them. There is no time limit enforced for blue zones.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Yellow curbs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Yellow zones are strictly loading zones of vehicles and trucks with commercial plates during its active hours. However, you may park on a yellow curb for active loading \u2013 that is, three minutes maximum and the driver isn\u2019t allowed to leave the vehicle. Expect to be towed if the driver leaves the vehicle or exceeds three minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">San Francisco parking tips worth noting<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>72-hour limit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: There is a 72-hour maximum parking limit even in places where no parking restrictions are posted. This time limit applies to residential parking permit (RPP) zones and vehicles displaying a disabled person placard as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Move your vehicle farther away<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: To avoid an overtime parking violation upon reaching the 72-hours, you must move your vehicle at least one block away from where you parked. The law requires a movement of at least one tenth of a mile from the original recorded position.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Resident complaints trump time limits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: It\u2019s best to be on good terms with the locals because your vehicle can get towed or marked if a resident complains about it even with a valid permit and before the 72 hours is up.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Always look out for signs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Always check for parking signs even when you find an accessible street parking spot. There should be a sign posted indicating the parking rules within 100 feet, whether it pertains to parking hour limits or tow-away restrictions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parking when visiting family or friends<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re visiting family or friends who are San Francisco residents, you can ask them to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sfmta.com\/permits\/residential-parking-permits-rpp\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">apply for a prepaid temporary RPP<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so you can also park in RPP areas without worry. The following permit prices are effective from 01 July 2024 to 30 June 2025:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-paid one day permits<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$8 per permit for the first five (5) permits<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$10 per permit for the 6th to 15th permits<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$16 per permit from the 16th to the 20th permit<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two-week increment permits<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$63 for two weeks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$90 for four weeks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$115 for six weeks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$149 for eight weeks<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may also apply for a permit yourself as long as you meet all the requirements and provide the necessary documentation to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA). RPP applications may be done online or by mail.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parking for tourist attractions<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re simply visiting SFO to experience its many amazing tour spots, you will find that some tourist attractions have parking lots available albeit with limited slots. Unless you have immense luck on your side, finding an available parking space on-site would likely be troublesome.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, you can always opt to find convenient parking spots close to sightseeing destinations \u2013 and you can even score free parking if you\u2019re staying within prescribed time limits!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, if you want to admire the Golden Gate Bridge, there are limited free parking spaces available on both ends of the bridge. However, you may have to go around in circles and compete for a slot with other tourists and even locals. What\u2019s more, the available metered parking spaces usually have a 2- or 4-hour time limit and your vehicle\u2019s safety isn\u2019t guaranteed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of insisting on parking on-site or very close to it, it\u2019s better to find convenient parking a few blocks away and just walk or take public transportation. There should be several secure parking garages nearby where you can comfortably leave your car but some of them can be pricey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you plan to explore Union Square and surrounding areas for the day and price isn\u2019t an issue, you could head to the Union Square Garage or Sutter Stockton Garage for a secure parking spot. Hourly rates are usually $4 to $5 and daily rate at $44 for a maximum of 24 hours (flat rate), but it could also be slightly more expensive in other garages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book your parking spot in advance<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you can secure a parking spot in commercial garages, you can also take advantage of parking discounts by booking in advance through online reservations and parking apps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For daily parking, you can simply search the parking garage of your choice online and reach out to them or follow their instructions to book a spot according to your length of stay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But if you happen to be staying for a month or two, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spacer.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spacer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help you find ideal <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spacer.com\/blog\/how-to-find-the-best-monthly-parking-spot-in-san-francisco\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">monthly parking in San Francisco<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at reasonable prices. Spacer lists monthly parking spaces in private driveways, underground, surface covered and uncovered parking, as well as in multi-level parking buildings. The best thing is that they can connect you directly with the host\/owner of the spot so they can answer any questions you may have.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parking in San Francisco is challenging<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since San Francisco is such a popular city with many scenic tourist destinations and special events worth attending, it\u2019s important to be prepared if you plan to drive around. But with the practical tips above, you\u2019ll surely have a less frustrating driving experience around SFo, especially when it comes to parking.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Park like a local in San Francisco. 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