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Effective July 1, 2023, there are new parking rates in the Downtown Parking District per City Council Resolution NS 30,131, City Council Resolution NS 30,132, and City Council Resolution 2023-07. Click these resolution links to review the new rates.
Currently, Downtown employees can take advantage of $75/month subsidized parking permits in Locust, River-Front and Soquel-Front Garages. Click here to learn more.
Parking Services manages and maintains four downtown parking structures and nearly 30 surface parking lots throughout the City. We offer some of the lowest parking fees along the Central Coast with safe and convenient parking options never more than a few blocks away. We offer convenient parking payment options including:
- ParkCard which means you never need to search for coins and you can avoid parking tickets. Watch our ParkCard video here.
- ParkMobile pay-by-app wth download available here.
Parking Services is comprised of four divisions: Parking Office, Parking Enforcement, Off-Street Parking and Parking Maintenance.
Visitor Parking Brochure Servicios de Estacionamiento
Park Card Information and Purchasing
ParkMobile Payment Application and Information
Electric Vehicle Parking and Charging
Funding opportunities available for installation of public and private EV charging stations
Locals Wharf Parking Pass 2024
Parking Smartphone Application (to find parking lots and rates)
Parking for Hope
For more information please contact:
Gaven Hussey |