Sausalito is known for its many beautiful views and scenic hillside locations.
But because of the limited parking availability, Sausalito does have an aggressive
enforcement program in both the residential and business districts.
Please note that the following is only basic information to help acquaint you with some
of the parking rules and regulations and is not meant be be comprehensive in nature.
Parking Meters
Parking meters operate 365 days a year, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Parking meters are FREE after 6:00 pm
Meters take quarters only
You receive 15 minutes time per quarter ($1.00 per hour)
Most meters allow only 3 hours parking, but read restrictions
Parking at a broken / non-functioning meter may result in a citation
Ferry Parking
Lots #1, #2 and #3 are in the immediate downtown area and are available for parking if you wish to take the ferry to San Francisco from Sausalito. The ferry
leaves from the ferry landing at the end of Lot #1.
Lots #1 & #3 are gated lots that operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The cost is $1.00 per 20 minutes for the first two hours, and $1.00 for each
additional 1/2 hour. The maximum amount is $25.00 for any 24 hour period.
$25.00 lost ticket charge.
Lot #2 is not a gated lot but you must pay to park in Lot #2. Payment is
required between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The cost is approximately
the same as Lots #1 & #3.
Municipal Parking Lots
There are five (5) Municipal Parking Lots in Sausalito.
Lots #1, #2 and #3 are in the immediate downtown area.
Lots #1 & #3 are gated lots that operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Lot #1 is adjacent to the Ferry Landing in downtown Sausalito. You can enter and exit this gated lot 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The entrance is located on Anchor Street at Humboldt Street.
This lot is automated and an attendant is on duty from approximately 9:00 am - 9:00 pm .
The cost is $1.00 per 20 minutes for the first two hours and $1.00 per each following 1/2 hour, up to a maximum of $25.00 per calendar day. There is a $25.00 lost ticket charge.
Lot #2, on the same block as the Bank of America, is between Anchor and Bay Streets on Humboldt Street. Lot #2 is a pay-per-space lot, where 2 automated machines accept cash and credit card payments. The cost varies by the amount
of time that you purchase, but is comparable to parking in Municipal Lots #1 & #3.
Lot #3 is across the street from the Casa Madrona Hotel, on the same block
as the Visitor Center. You can enter and exit this gated lot 24 hours a day,
7 days a week. The entrance to Lot #3 is on Humboldt Street at Bay Street.
The cost is $1.00 per 20 minutes for the first two hours and $1.00 per each following 1/2 hour, up to a maximum of $25.00 per calendar day. There is a $25.00 lost ticket charge.
Lot #4 is on Humboldt Street running south of Johnson Street and is primarily
a lot that requires a special permit (an Area D permit) in order to park in the lot.
A limited number of unmetered spaces are available for free public parking at the
north end of the lot between the hours of 6:00pm and 2:00 am.
Lot #5 is located at the foot of Locust Street and offers Area L permit parking,
as well as free public parking that is strictly limited to three (3) hours parking,
between the hours of 12:00 noon and 2:00 am.
Parking in Residential Areas
If you are parking in a residential area - from "Old Town" (the south end of the city)
all of the way through downtown to the hills above Caledonia Street (north of the
downtown area) - you may need a parking permit to park on the streets for longer than
2 hours in the residential areas. If you are visiting a resident in this area, please check
with the resident to see if a permit is required.
If you are frequenting one of the businesses or restaurants near Caledonia Street,
check for signs while parking. From 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, parking is limited to two hours
in most areas.
And it should be most strongly noted that some streets above Caledonia Street
are clearly posted as being for "Residential Parking Only after 6:00 pm".
To obtain additional information about parking restrictions and requirements or to request parking for special events, please contact the Sausalito Parking Authority
office at the Sausalito Police Station, 300 Locust.
Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday
Phone 415-289-4149.
Fax 415-289-4175.