Parking & Transit Options
Downtown SLO is home to four parking structures, on-street metered parking, and dozens of bike racks.
For Customers & Visitors
Parking Structures
Park & walk!
There is so much to see and do downtown; parking in the structures is convenient and safe!
Parking structure locations:
- Parking Garage - 842 Palm Street
- Parking Garage - 919 Palm Street
- Parking Garage - 871 Marsh Street
- Parking Garage - 609 Palm Street
Parking structure rates
- $2.00/hr
- $8.00 max daily rate
- $8.00 lost ticket fee
On-Street Parking
Pay for parking with just a few taps — no coins, no hassle. Learn more.
On-street parking is available all throughout downtown SLO, and is enforced Monday – Saturday 9 AM – 9 PM, and Sundays 1–9 PM.
There is no parking in certain areas from 5–10 PM due to the weekly Thursday Farmers' Market! Make sure to pay attention to all posted signs. For a market map of no parking zones, click here.
To learn more, visit slocity.org/parking
For Businesses & Employees
Provide parking for your customers and employees.
- Validation Program
Support your customers with discounted parking in downtown San Luis Obispo through the City's Garage Validation Program. Eligible businesses can purchase parking validations for $1 per hour to help make visiting your business more convenient and affordable. - 10-hour Meter Permits
With a 10-hour Meter Permit, your employees can park at an affordable rate at any 10-hour meters throughout the downtown area. - Parking Structure Pass
Park in any of the City’s four downtown parking garages (609 Palm Street, 842 Palm St., 919 Palm St., 871 Marsh St.) for $45/month
Downtown Access Pass
If you work in downtown San Luis Obispo, you might qualify for a free City bus pass - good for 12 months!
Just fill out the Downtown Access Pass application to see if you are eligible or visit SLO Transit Discount programs for more details.
Public Transportation
Ride the bus! Connect with SLO Transit, and if you are a downtown employee, you qualify for a free Downtown Access Pass.
Summer Special: Kids Youth ride free!
Other Options
Bikes
Ride your bike downtown! There is plentiful bike parking and a Bike Plaza on the corner of Monterey and Osos. Bring your bike lock and explore downtown. BikeLink Lockers are available at the parking garage at 609 Palm Street.
Free bike valet is available every Thursday Night for the Farmers’ Market at the Bike Plaza and on Friday night in August and September at Concerts in the Plaza.
Click here for Routes & Bike storage locations.
Old SLO Trolley
Take a historic and convenient mode of transportation! The Old SLO Trolley runs down Monterey Street, loops downtown, then runs back up Monterey Street every 30 minutes.
Community members can ride through the heart of Downtown SLO and its surrounding hotel areas, for free. This historic mode of transportation offers passengers a convenient, car-free form of public transit, and is perfect for traveling to and from Downtown for dinner and shopping. For schedule and stops visit Old SLO Trolley.