Public Parking Lots
The City of Sausalito operates four downtown municipal parking lots and provides designated public parking spaces at the Sausalito Yacht Harbor. These five prepaid parking facilities are close to restaurants, shopping, waterfront attractions, ferry service, and public transportation. Municipal Parking Lot 5, near Locust Street, provides separate short-term 3-hr and permit parking.
Payment is required in Lots 1–4 and the designated Sausalito Yacht Harbor public spaces every day from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Payment must be completed immediately after parking and before leaving the facility. Always check entrance signs, space markings, and payment instructions because rates and restrictions may change.
Quick Parking Instructions
- Park in an authorized numbered space.
- Remember the parking facility zone number and your numbered parking space.
- Pay immediately using ParkMobile, Text-to-Pay, or a parking pay station.
- Verify the zone, space number, payment amount, and expiration time before completing the transaction.
- No receipt needs to be displayed on the vehicle dashboard.
Important: Paying for the wrong zone or space number may prevent Parking Enforcement from verifying the transaction, and the vehicle may be cited.
Parking Facility Quick Reference
|
Parking facility |
ParkMobile zone |
Paid hours |
Important information |
|
Municipal Lot 1 |
921 |
7 a.m.–10 p.m. |
Prepaid numbered spaces |
|
Municipal Lot 2 |
922 |
7 a.m.–10 p.m. |
EV charging spaces require separate parking and charging payments |
|
Municipal Lot 3 |
923 |
7 a.m.–10 p.m. |
Commuter and D Permit programs are available to approved participants |
|
Municipal Lot 4 |
924 |
7 a.m.–10 p.m. |
Commuter and D Permit programs are available to approved participants |
|
Sausalito Yacht Harbor public spaces 1113–1159 |
927 |
7 a.m.–10 p.m. |
Park only in spaces specifically designated for public parking |
Municipal Lot 5 is 3-hr parking lot. No overnight public parking is allowed. See the Municipal Parking Lot 5 section below for more information.
How to Pay
Choose one payment method. Payment is tied to the numbered parking space, so no paper receipt or dashboard display is required.
ParkMobile
Download ParkMobile and create an account before arriving if you plan to use the application: Apple App Store or Google Play.
- Open ParkMobile after parking.
- Enter the zone number for the parking facility.
- Enter the correct numbered parking space and vehicle information.
- Select the amount of parking time needed and confirm the transaction.
If permitted, a session may be extended through ParkMobile without returning to the vehicle. Additional payment does not override a posted restriction or the City’s 72-hour parking limit.
Text to Pay
- Text PARK to 77223.
- Open the payment link sent to the mobile phone.
- Enter the parking facility zone number and numbered parking space.
- Follow the prompts and confirm that payment was successfully completed.
Parking Pay Station
- Remember the numbered parking space before going to a pay station.
- Follow the on-screen instructions and enter the correct space number.
- Complete payment and confirm the expiration time.
- Select the text receipt option if a receipt is desired.
- All pay stations accept credit or debit cards.
- One coin-accepting pay station is available in each prepaid parking facility.
- Paper receipts are not issued, and nothing needs to be displayed on the dashboard.
Public Parking Lot Locations
Select a green P marker on the interactive map below to view the parking facility name, location, and directions. Lots 1–4 are located in downtown Sausalito. The designated Sausalito Yacht Harbor public spaces are located at 100 Bay Street, and Lot 5 is near Bridgeway and Locust Street.
Rates and Paid Hours
Payment is required in Lots 1–4 and the designated Sausalito Yacht Harbor public spaces from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. every day. There is no parking charge outside those hours unless otherwise posted. All vehicles remain subject to posted restrictions and the City’s 72-hour parking limit.
Rates may change during holidays, special events, or periods of high parking demand. The rate displayed on the payment equipment at the time of parking controls.
Peak Demand Rates May 1 Through September 30
|
Parking facility |
Paid hours |
Hourly rate |
Daily maximum |
|
Lot 1 |
7 a.m.–10 p.m. |
$5.00 |
$50.00 |
|
Lot 2 |
7 a.m.–10 p.m. |
$5.00 |
$50.00 |
|
Lot 3 |
7 a.m.–10 p.m. |
$5.00 |
$50.00 |
|
Lot 4 |
7 a.m.–10 p.m. |
$5.00 |
$50.00 |
|
Sausalito Yacht Harbor public spaces |
7 a.m.–10 p.m. |
$5.00 |
$50.00 |
Off Peak Rates October 1 Through April 30
|
Parking facility |
Paid hours |
Hourly rate |
Daily maximum |
|
Lot 1 |
7 a.m.–10 p.m. |
$3.50 |
$35.00 |
|
Lot 2 |
7 a.m.–10 p.m. |
$3.00 |
$30.00 |
|
Lot 3 |
7 a.m.–10 p.m. |
$2.50 |
$25.00 |
|
Lot 4 |
7 a.m.–10 p.m. |
$2.00 |
$20.00 |
|
Sausalito Yacht Harbor public spaces |
7 a.m.–10 p.m. |
$3.50 |
$35.00 |
Municipal Parking Lot 5
Municipal Parking Lot 5, near the foot of Locust Street, operates differently from the prepaid parking facilities.
- Three hours of free parking are available from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
- Parking is restricted to authorized permit holders from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
- Some spaces are designated for approved employee permit parking programs. Check all signs and space markings before parking.
- A vehicle may not remain parked longer than the posted limit unless it is participating in an authorized permit program.
For permit and employee parking information, visit the Parking for Commuters and Downtown Employees page.
Electric Vehicle Charging in Lot 2
Drivers using an electric vehicle charging space in Municipal Parking Lot 2 must complete two separate payments during the lot’s paid operating hours:
- Pay the applicable Lot 2 parking fee using ParkMobile, Text-to-Pay, or a parking pay station.
- Pay the EV charging fee using the instructions provided at the charging station.
Paying for EV charging does not include or replace the Lot 2 parking fee. Paying the parking fee does not authorize use of an EV space unless the vehicle is connected and actively charging.
Visit the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations page for locations and charging rules.
Resident Parking Benefit
Eligible Sausalito residents may apply for the cardless Resident Parking Benefit, which provides up to three hours of free parking each day in Municipal Lots 1–4. Residents must start a parking session through ParkMobile or by entering their assigned six-digit PIN at a parking pay station.
- The benefit is not valid at the Sausalito Yacht Harbor public parking area or in Lot 5.
- A ParkMobile convenience fee applies when the benefit is activated through the application.
- No ParkMobile convenience fee applies when the benefit is activated at a parking pay station.
Visit the Parking for Residents page for eligibility and application information.
Commuter and Employee Parking
Approved commuters and employees may access discounted daily parking using a ParkMobile Special Zone code or an assigned six-digit PIN at a parking pay station. Regular D, L, and Caledonia District employee parking options are also available.
Visit the Parking for Commuters and Downtown Employees page for current rates, eligible locations, and application instructions.
Accessible Parking
No parking payment is required for a vehicle properly displaying a valid disabled-person placard, disabled-person license plate, or qualifying disabled-veteran license plate. The placard or plate does not authorize parking in a loading zone, EV charging space when the vehicle is not actively charging, reserved space, or another prohibited location. The City’s 72-hour parking restriction still applies.
Important Parking Rules
- Complete payment immediately after parking and before leaving the facility.
- Park entirely within the boundaries of an authorized numbered space.
- Payment does not authorize parking in a reserved, permit-only, loading, accessible, EV charging, or otherwise restricted space.
- Review all entrance signs, space markings, and temporary restrictions.
- Vehicles may not remain parked on public property for more than 72 consecutive hours, even when parking has been paid or a permit is displayed.
Questions and Assistance
For questions about public parking lots, payment options, resident or commuter programs, or parking regulations, contact:
Sausalito Parking Services
29 Caledonia Street
Sausalito, CA 94965
Phone: (415) 289-4116
Email: parking@sausalito.gov