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Parking rates & hours
Parking is $4 per hour with a $38 daily maximum, or an $8 evening flat rate if you enter after 5pm and exit by closing. We open at 5am every day and close at midnight Sunday through Thursday, 1am Friday and Saturday. Find us at 733 Kearny Street in Chinatown. Visiting for the day? Read our guide to parking and walking Chinatown.
Opening hours
When we’re open
We open at 5am every day. Closing time is not the same every day, and that matters for the $8 evening rate, which only applies if you are out before we close. The same hours are published on the SFMTA listing for the garage.
| Day | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 5am | Midnight |
| Monday | 5am | Midnight |
| Tuesday | 5am | Midnight |
| Wednesday | 5am | Midnight |
| Thursday | 5am | Midnight |
| Friday | 5am | 1am |
| Saturday | 5am | 1am |
The elevator up to Portsmouth Square runs 5am to 10pm, which is earlier than the garage closes.
Still parked after we close? Call the command center at 415.956.8003 or 628.219.3906 and allow 30 minutes. There is no extra charge for an after-hours exit.
Hourly & daily
Transient parking
No in-and-out privileges. After you pay, you have a 15-minute grace period to exit.
| Duration / type | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly (transient) | $4 / hr | Charged per hour |
| Evening flat rate | $8 | Enter after 5pm and exit by closing (midnight Sun–Thu, 1am Fri–Sat). Stay past closing and the hourly rate applies instead. |
| 7–12 hours | $32 | |
| 12–24 hours | $38 | Daily maximum |
| Lost ticket | $38 | Same as daily maximum |
Monthly parking
Five monthly plans
Monthly parking is subject to availability. Apply in person at the cashier office on the Main Entrance level, open Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm.
| Plan | Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Reserved | $500 / mo | Dedicated reserved space |
| Regular | $410 / mo | Unlimited, unrestricted use |
| Restricted, Daytime | $325 / mo | Mon–Fri, 7am–8pm only |
| Restricted, Evening | $115 / mo | Enter after 5:30pm, exit by 9:30am next day |
| Carpool | $225 / mo | 4+ people per vehicle · currently full |
Validation
Shop Chinatown, park for less
Chinatown businesses across the neighborhood take part in our validation program. When you shop or dine at a participating merchant, they can validate your parking ticket and take $5 off the posted rate. If your parking comes to $5 or less, it’s free; above $5 you pay the difference.
- Keep your paper ticketTake the ticket you pull at the entry gate with you.
- Ask the merchant to validate itWhile you’re at a participating business (see the list below), hand them your physical parking ticket and they’ll validate it for you.
- Insert it at the exitPut the validated ticket into the machine when you leave, and the $5 discount comes off automatically.
One validation per entry. It must be the physical ticket, a receipt won’t work, and validations can’t be combined with other offers.
Participating merchants
These Chinatown businesses validate parking here. Filter by type, then tap a name with an arrow to visit its website.
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Own a Chinatown business? Join the program
A validation costs you $4 and takes $5 off your customer’s parking. The garage covers the extra dollar, because getting people out of their cars and into your shop is the whole point. We also list every participating business on this page, with its address and a link to its website, at no cost to you. For a one-time event, buy validation in any amount and your guests get that much off. Organizers often cover the full $38 daily maximum so guests park free.
Email us to joinOr email us directly at tracy.tran@reefparking.com.
EV, bicycle & access
Charging, bikes, and accessible parking
EV charging
EV charging stations are on the right as you turn into the garage.
Bicycle parking
Bicycle parking is on the right as you turn into the garage.
Accessible spaces
Dedicated spaces for disabled placards are on the Main Entrance level, near the restrooms.
Payment: the payment machines take credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover), Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Some machines also take cash. You can also scan the QR code on your parking ticket to pay. The exit gate takes cards only, so if you are paying cash, pay at a machine before you return to your car.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where should I park to visit Chinatown?
Portsmouth Square Garage is the most central place to park in Chinatown. We’re at 733 Kearny Street, directly beneath Portsmouth Square, with an elevator up into the park and a short walk to Grant Avenue, the Dragon Gate, and Chinatown’s restaurants and shops. Open daily from 5am, and participating merchants validate parking for $5 off.
Is there parking near Portsmouth Square and Grant Avenue?
Yes. The garage sits directly below Portsmouth Square and about a block from Grant Avenue. Enter on Kearny Street. Rates are $4 per hour, with an $8 evening flat rate when you enter after 5pm and exit by closing, and an elevator connects the garage to the park above.
How much does parking cost?
Parking is $4 per hour with a $38 daily maximum. An $8 evening flat rate applies when you enter after 5pm and exit before closing, which is midnight Sunday through Thursday and 1am Friday and Saturday. Both conditions have to be met. If you are still parked after closing, the regular hourly rate applies to your stay instead.
How can I pay?
The payment machines take credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover), Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Some machines also take cash. You can also scan the QR code on your parking ticket to pay. The exit gate takes cards only, so if you are paying cash, pay at a machine before you return to your car.
What are the hours?
Open 5am–midnight Sunday through Thursday, and 5am–1am Friday and Saturday. The elevator to Portsmouth Square park closes earlier, at 10pm.
Can I leave after the garage closes?
Yes. After the garage closes (after midnight Sunday–Thursday, after 1am Friday–Saturday), call the command center at 415.956.8003 or 628.219.3906 and allow 30 minutes. There’s no extra charge.
Is there in-and-out privilege?
No. Each exit ends your session, and re-entry starts a new one.
Is there a grace period after I pay?
Yes. Once you pay, you have 15 minutes to exit before any additional charge applies.
How does merchant validation work?
Participating Chinatown businesses validate parking. Keep your paper ticket, ask a participating merchant to validate it while you’re there, and insert it at the exit for $5 off. It must be the physical ticket, not a receipt, and one validation applies per entry.
Do you offer monthly parking?
Yes, in five plans from $115 to $500 a month, subject to availability. Apply in person at the cashier office on the Main Entrance level, open Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm.
What if I lose my ticket?
The lost ticket fee is $38, the same as the daily maximum.
What’s the maximum vehicle height?
Clearance is 6 feet 8 inches. Standard vans fit, but high-top vans do not.
Do you have EV charging?
Yes. EV charging stations are on the right as you turn into the garage.
Is there bicycle parking?
Yes. Bicycle parking is on the right as you turn into the garage.
Is there accessible parking?
Yes. Dedicated spaces for disabled placards are on the Main Entrance level, near the restrooms.
Where are the restrooms?
Restrooms are on the Main Entrance level, for garage customers. The access code is printed on your parking ticket.
Is there an elevator to Portsmouth Square?
Yes. An elevator connects the garage to the park above. It runs 5am–10pm.
Are you a corporate parking company?
No. We’re a nonprofit public benefit corporation, founded in 1962 with seed money from the Chinatown business community, and part of the revenue is reinvested in the neighborhood.
Ready to visit?
We’re at 733 Kearny Street, with the entrance on Kearny Street. Here’s how to find us.
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