Cheapest Parking Near Pier 39, San Francisco, CA, Map of Locations and Prices

Parking Near Pier 39, San Francisco, CA

Pier 39 is one of San Francisco's best tourist attractions.  Pier 39 itself has great views of the Bay, restaurants, and attractions for children.  On good days, you can see seal families resting under the sun.

Other tourist attractions surround Pier 39.  Ferries to other parts of the bay depart from Pier 41. Fisherman's Wharf is about a 10 minute walk away.  Ghirardelli Square is 15 minutes away.

Finding the cheapest parking near Pier 39 is easy when you use  this dynamic map:

https://www.parkinsf.com/sanfrancisco/parking-near/PIER+39

Interactive Map of Cheapest Parking Near Pier 39 

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For 2 hours of garage parking starting 12 noon on Saturday, the cheapest is $18, the average is $25, and the most expensive $40 in a .25 mile area.

The best parking option will change depending on:

1.  Parking start time

2.  Duration of parking

To recalculate prices based on your preferred start time and duration, go here: https://www.parkinsf.com/sanfrancisco/parking-near/PIER+39

Validated Parking at Pier 39 Garage on 172 Beach St for 1-2 Hour Stays

If you plan on eating at Pier 39 for 1-2 hours and leaving immediately, then you can get the cheapest parking by using the "Validated Parking" policy for the Pier 39 Garage located at 172 Beach St.

If you dine at any of the "full service" restaurants in Pier 39 and spend the required amount, then you can receive a discount on your parking bill at the Pier 39 Garage.  A full service restaurant is a place where you can sit and a waiter serves you.  A pretzel stand is NOT a full service restaurant.

Here's the Pier 39 Garage Validated Parking Policy:

Before 6pm:  Dine at any full service restaurant and get 1 hour of parking for free
After 6pm: Dine at any full service restaurant and get 2 hours of parking for free

The validated parking at Pier 39 Garage is only a good deal if  you plan on eating there and leaving immediately.


Here's the list of Pier 39 restaurants that offer validation:

1 Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Restaurant & Market 2 Crab House 3 Eagle Cafe 4 Fog Harbor Fish House 5 Forbes Island Restaurant 6 Hana Zen 7 Hard Rock Cafe 8 Luigi’s Pizzeria 9 Mango’s Taqueria & Cantina 10 Neptune’s Waterfront Grill & Bar 11 Pier Market Seafood Restaurant 12 Players Sports Grill & Arcade 13 Swiss Louis Italian & Seafood Restaurant 14 Wipeout Bar & Grill

You should look for other parking options if you want to wander around the Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf and Ghirardelli Square areas because parking without validation is $9.00 / hour.   Spending 5 hours wandering through the area without validation can cost you $45.00.

For parking near Fisherman's Wharf, then go here:  https://www.parkinsf.com/sanfrancisco/parking-near/Fisherman's+Wharf

For parking near Ghirardelli Square, then go here: https://www.parkinsf.com/sanfrancisco/parking-near/Ghirardelli+Square+North+Point+Street

Cheapest Parking Garages Near Pier 39 for 3 Hour Stays or Longer

The garage at 2210 Stockton St may be the best deal for stays 3 hour or longer because you pay a fixed price of $25.00 on a weekend day.  It is even cheaper on a weekday: flat price of $18.00.  Most other garages continue charging you each hour.

This garage charges a set flat fee.

Public Parking Garage at 2210 Stockton Street

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Car Navigation Address: 2210 Stockton Street
Walk To Pier 39: 4 minutes
Open Hours: 7:00am - 11:00:00pm
2210 Stockton St Garage Rate:
Weekdays: Flat $18.00
Weekend: Flat $25.00

Cheapest Parking Garages Near Pier 39 for 2 Hour Stays

1.  Pier 39 Garage $18.00 for 2 hours

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Car Navigation Address: 172 Beach Street
Walk To Pier 39: 3 minutes
Open Hours: Open 24 hours
Pier 39 Garage Rate: $9 / hour.  Daily Maximum of $45.00

2.  Radisson Hotel Fisherman's Wharf Garage $20.00 for 2 hours

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Car Navigation Address: 250 Beach Street
Walk To Pier 39: 4 minutes
Open Hours: Open 24 hours
Pier 39 Garage Rate: $10 / hour.  Daily Maximum of $65.00

3.  Sheraton Hotel Fisherman's Wharf Garage $20.00 for 2 hours

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Car Navigation Address: 277 Beach Street
Walk To Pier 39: 5 minutes
Open Hours: Open 24 hours
Pier 39 Garage Rate: $10 / hour.  Daily Maximum of $70.00

Metered Street Parking Near Pier 39

Parking meters near Pier 39 fortunately have 4 hour maximum limits instead of the typical 2 hour limit.   Metered parking spots are in high demand because they are the least expensive option in the Pier 39 area.

Prices for 2 hours range from $3.50 to $8.00 for 2 hours.