Parking Near Fisherman's Wharf, Russian Hill
Where Can I Park Near Fisherman's Wharf?
Anchorage Square Parking Garage at 500 Beach Street is fully automated, open 24 hours, and offers electric-vehicle charging. PIER 39 has a dedicated garage at 2250 Powell Street, with a $40 a day rate Monday through Thursday when entering after 3:00 PM and exiting before 10:00 AM. Parksy also lists an outdoor space 210 yards away at $15 an hour.
- Address
- 245 Jefferson Street
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Outdoor Parking Lot in San Francisco, 210 yd (3 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Embarcadero station, 1.5 mi (31 min walk)
Parking Near Russian Hill
Fisherman's Wharf, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: Pexels
Parking Near the Fisherman's Wharf Attractions
The closest named facility is the Anchorage Square Parking Garage at 500 Beach Street. The garage is fully automated, open 24 hours, and offers electric-vehicle charging (fishermanswharf.org). Its location makes it a practical choice for visitors heading to the waterfront attractions around 245 Jefferson Street, near Russian Hill.
PIER 39 also has a dedicated parking garage at 2250 Powell Street (fishermanswharf.org). Drivers visiting the pier can use a special $40 a day rate Monday through Thursday when entering after 3:00 PM and exiting before 10:00 AM (pier39.com). The pier's parking information also requires vehicles on consecutive-day stays to exit the garage (pier39.com).
Named Garages and Lots Around Fisherman's Wharf
Other official neighborhood parking options include Ghirardelli Square Garage, Longshoremen's Union Hall Parking Lot, and NorthPoint Shopping Center Garage (fishermanswharf.org). These facilities sit among the main commercial and waterfront destinations, giving drivers alternatives when the garages closest to the piers are busy.
The area's official parking guide also lists PIER 39 Parking Garage separately from Anchorage Square Parking Garage (fishermanswharf.org). AirGarage lists a parking facility at 350 Beach Street with an hourly rate of $8 and a monthly rate of $225 (airgarage.com).
Parksy Spaces Close to the Waterfront
Parksy lists a convenient outdoor parking lot in San Francisco, a priced space 210 yards away at $15 an hour. A secure Beach Street car storage space in San Francisco is 251 yards away and costs $275 a month, while secure covered parking at Hotel Zephyr Garage is also 251 yards away at $12 a day.
The locations cover short visits, overnight stays, and longer vehicle storage, with the closest priced option suited to drivers who want an outdoor space within a short walk of the attractions.
When Fisherman's Wharf Parking Is Under Pressure
Parking demand is strongest around the waterfront attractions, shopping areas, and piers, so drivers should expect the most competition when visitors arrive for a day out. The official neighborhood guide identifies Anchorage Square, Ghirardelli Square, Longshoremen's Union Hall, NorthPoint Shopping Center, and PIER 39 as the main parking destinations (fishermanswharf.org).
Consecutive-day stays require an exit from the garage (pier39.com). These restrictions matter most to drivers combining dinner, waterfront sightseeing, and an overnight stop.
Walking From Embarcadero Station to Fisherman's Wharf
Embarcadero station is the nearest listed station, 1.5 miles from the site. The walk takes 31 minutes, making rail a workable option for visitors who prefer to avoid driving into the waterfront area.
The attraction is at 245 Jefferson Street in Fisherman's Wharf, near Russian Hill. From Russian Hill center, the site is 0.6 miles away, so visitors already in the neighborhood can also approach on foot rather than searching for a space close to the piers.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park Near Fisherman's Wharf?
Anchorage Square Parking Garage at 500 Beach Street is fully automated, open 24 hours, and offers electric-vehicle charging. PIER 39 has a dedicated garage at 2250 Powell Street, with a $40 a day rate Monday through Thursday when entering after 3:00 PM and exiting before 10:00 AM. Parksy also lists an outdoor space 210 yards away at $15 an hour.
What Are the Closest Parking Garages to the Waterfront Attractions?
Anchorage Square Parking Garage at 500 Beach Street is the closest named facility and is practical for waterfront attractions around 245 Jefferson Street. PIER 39 also has a dedicated garage at 2250 Powell Street. Other official options include Ghirardelli Square Garage, Longshoremen's Union Hall Parking Lot, and NorthPoint Shopping Center Garage.
How Much Do Nearby Parksy Parking Spaces Cost?
Parksy lists an outdoor parking lot 210 yards away at $15 an hour. A secure Beach Street car storage space is 251 yards away and costs $275 a month, while secure covered parking at Hotel Zephyr Garage is 251 yards away at $12 a day. A valet space at 1250 Columbus Ave is 307 yards away at $13 an hour.
Does PIER 39 Offer a Special Parking Rate?
PIER 39 offers a special $40 a day rate Monday through Thursday when entering after 3:00 PM and exiting before 10:00 AM. Vehicles on consecutive-day stays must exit the garage. The dedicated PIER 39 Parking Garage is at 2250 Powell Street, and the parking information identifies it separately from Anchorage Square Parking Garage.
When Is Parking Demand Highest Around the Waterfront?
Demand is strongest around the waterfront attractions, shopping areas, and piers, so competition is highest when visitors arrive for a day out. The main parking destinations are Anchorage Square, Ghirardelli Square, Longshoremen's Union Hall, NorthPoint Shopping Center, and PIER 39. These conditions matter for drivers combining dinner, sightseeing, and an overnight stop.
Can I Walk From Embarcadero Station Instead of Parking?
Embarcadero station is 1.5 miles from the site, and the walk takes 31 minutes, making rail a workable option for visitors avoiding the waterfront drive. The attraction is at 245 Jefferson Street, near Russian Hill. From Russian Hill center, the site is 0.6 miles away, so visitors already there can approach on foot.
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