Downtown Parking Facilities

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Downtown Parking

Downtown Palo Alto is known for its small-town charm and urban amenities. The district is home to many of the city’s restaurants, coffee shops, theaters, art galleries, and locally-owned retail shops. The area is especially popular on the weekends, attracting crowds of all ages.

Convenient parking is available on the street, in off-street parking lots, and in parking garages.

Downtown Color Zone Parking

The core business district of downtown Palo Alto is divided into four color-coded parking zones. Once the time limit expires in a given color zone you must move your vehicle out of that zone. Go here for more information about color zone parking.

Permit Parking for Employers and Employees

Employees of businesses in the downtown parking assessment district may purchase annual permits for long-term parking. Parking permits are available for $900/year. 

For more information, please visit our Downtown Employer and Employee Parking page.

All Day Visitor Parking

All day permits can be purchased on the Ground Level of Civic Center at Revenue Collections (cash payment) or on the main level of the following garages and lots:

  • Bryant/Lytton Garage
  • Cowper/Webster Garage
  • High/Alma South Garage
  • Civic Center Garage (Level A)

The cost is $15.00/day for downtown area.

For more information, please visit our All Day Visitor Parking Permits page.

3-Hours or Less Parking

Free. No permit required.

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