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This is a shut-down elementary school. There are several parking lots around its perimeter that offer free parking!
Mission Beach Center
746 Santa Barbara PlThis is a shut-down elementary school. There are several parking lots around its perimeter that offer free parking!
Some good on-street parking on either side of this street (bay & beach side) - don't forget about the little mini-block in between Bayside Way and the actual bay!
San Luis Obispo Place
San Luis Obispo PlaceSome good on-street parking on either side of this street (bay & beach side) - don't forget about the little mini-block in between Bayside Way and the actual bay!
This East-to-West street offers several on-street parking spaces that most visitors don't know about! Don't forget about the tiny block in between Bayside Lane and the bay!
Santa Barbara Place
Santa Barbara PlaceThis East-to-West street offers several on-street parking spaces that most visitors don't know about! Don't forget about the tiny block in between Bayside Lane and the bay!
More 'less well known' on-street parking along this street. Just look for the spots that don't have red along the curb.
El Carmel Place
El Carmel PlaceMore 'less well known' on-street parking along this street. Just look for the spots that don't have red along the curb.
Tons of 72-hour parking in this large public lot. Hard to find parking here during the day (lots of day-trippers), but in the early morning and between 4-8 are the best times to find a good spot.
Mission Bay Yacht Club
1215 El Carmel PlTons of 72-hour parking in this large public lot. Hard to find parking here during the day (lots of day-trippers), but in the early morning and between 4-8 are the best times to find a good spot.
The Southwest parking lot here is OK for overnight parking, though there may be some late night access issues (the gates are closed for a few hours each night to discourage late-night partying.)
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Bonita Cove
1100 W Mission Bay DrThe Southwest parking lot here is OK for overnight parking, though there may be some late night access issues (the gates are closed for a few hours each night to discourage late-night partying.)
Refer to the signs at the parking near the entrance to this park - overnight parking is possible under certain conditions but there are access restrictions (i.e. gates closed between 10 PM and 4 AM).
Mariner’s Point Park
1215 Mariners WayRefer to the signs at the parking near the entrance to this park - overnight parking is possible under certain conditions but there are access restrictions (i.e. gates closed between 10 PM and 4 AM).