--- description: "Bowers Museum parking: official north-side parking is $7, with metered and timed street parking, 20th Street overflow, and a 22-minute station walk." title: Parking Near Bowers Museum, Santa Ana | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-bowers-museum-santa-ana-ea636c.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Bowers Museum, Santa Ana Landmark Parking · Santa Ana, California · Bowers Museum Published 16 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 2002 North Main Street [Airport Parking (SNA)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/us/ca/sna) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/us/ca/santa-ana) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/us/ca/santa-ana) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/us/ca/santa-ana) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/santa-ana) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/santa-ana) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/us/ca/santa-ana) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/us/ca/santa-ana) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/us/ca/santa-ana) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/us/ca/santa-ana) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/us/ca/santa-ana) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/us/ca/santa-ana) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/us/ca/santa-ana) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/us/ca/santa-ana) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/us/ca/santa-ana) Where Can I Park for Bowers Museum? The official parking option is directly north of Bowers Museum and costs $7 for visitors. Nearby metered and timed street parking is also available, while 20th Street south of the museum provides overflow parking. Free street parking is reported depending on the day, so drivers should check the restriction on each space. Listen to article 5:16 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
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2002 North Main Street
Closest listed space
Convenient 17th Street Parking in Santa Ana, CA, 0.2 mi (5 min walk)
Nearest station
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center, 1.0 mi (22 min walk)
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Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Parking Directly North of Bowers Museum The official parking option is directly north of Bowers Museum, at a $7 fee for visitors (bowers.org). Its location beside the museum makes it the most straightforward choice for drivers bringing children, bulky bags, or anyone who wants to keep the walk short. The museum’s visit information also points drivers toward nearby metered and timed street parking (bowers.org). A separate visitor guide describes the north-side lot as a large paid parking lot costing $6 (californiathroughmylens.com), while another guide gives the north parking price as $6 (california.com). ## Street Parking and Overflow Around North Main Street Nearby metered and timed street parking is available around the site, according to the museum’s visitor information (bowers.org). A local guide also reports free street parking depending on the day (californiathroughmylens.com), making surrounding streets a possible alternative when a legal space is available. Overflow parking is described on 20th Street south of the museum (california.com). Drivers using a timed or metered space should allow for the posted restriction when planning a museum visit. Show map of Santa Ana ## Busy Visit Days and Parking Rules Near Bowers The north-side parking area is the main on-site option, while 20th Street is identified as overflow parking south of the museum (california.com). The combination matters most on days when the nearby lot fills, because the overflow area requires drivers to continue beyond the museum rather than wait at the entrance. Street parking around the museum includes both metered and timed spaces (bowers.org). Free street parking is reported as depending on the day (californiathroughmylens.com), so a free space is not a standing daily assumption. Metered, timed, and free spaces should be treated as separate possibilities, with the restriction applying to the individual street space being used. ## Parksy Parking Near the Museum Parksy lists two monthly spaces on 17th Street, each 0.2 miles from Bowers Museum: a secure lot space and another 17th Street space, both priced at $133 a month. These are the closest listed alternatives for drivers who want a reserved option away from the museum’s north-side parking. For hourly parking, Parksy lists covered parking at Santa Ana Courthouse Garage, 0.9 miles away, for $1 an hour. Three spaces are 1.0 mile away: covered parking at 1100 Executive Tower in Orange for $5 an hour, covered parking at 1100 Town and Country Road in Orange for $5 an hour, and covered parking at Transit Towers in Santa Ana for $1 an hour. The 17th Street spaces are better suited to longer stays, while the hourly listings fit a single visit. ## Walking From Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center is the nearest station to Bowers Museum, at 1.0 mile away. The walk from the station takes 22 minutes, making rail a practical option for visitors who would rather avoid searching for a space around the museum. The site is also 1.0 mile from Santa Ana center. Visitors continuing on foot from the transportation center can plan for the full 22-minute walk to reach the museum at 2002 North Main Street, rather than treating the station as an entrance immediately beside the building. Show street view near Bowers Museum ## Sources - [Bowers Museum website](http://www.bowers.org/) - [California Department of Transportation](https://dot.ca.gov) - [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services) - [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov) - [Visit](https://www.bowers.org/visit) - [Bowers Museum: An Art & History Museum in Santa Ana](https://californiathroughmylens.com/bowers-museum/) - [Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Bowers ...](https://www.california.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-visiting-bowers-museum/) - [Bowers Museum: Home](https://www.bowers.org/) \* 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 for Bowers Museum? The official parking option is directly north of Bowers Museum and costs $7 for visitors. Nearby metered and timed street parking is also available, while 20th Street south of the museum provides overflow parking. Free street parking is reported depending on the day, so drivers should check the restriction on each space. ### What Is the Closest Official Parking Option? The official parking option is directly north of Bowers Museum, making it the most straightforward choice for a short walk. The visitor fee is $7. The north-side area is the main on-site option, while 20th Street south of the museum is identified as overflow parking when the nearby lot fills. ### Is Street Parking Available Near the Museum? Nearby street parking includes metered and timed spaces around the site. A local guide also reports free street parking depending on the day, but a free space is not a standing daily assumption. Drivers should allow for the posted restriction on the individual street space they use. ### Where Is Overflow Parking When the Main Lot Is Full? Overflow parking is described on 20th Street south of the museum. Drivers using it must continue beyond the museum rather than wait at the entrance. This option matters most when the north-side parking area fills, and the street space’s restriction still applies. ### What Reserved Parking Is Available Nearby? Parksy lists two monthly spaces on 17th Street, each 0.2 miles from Bowers Museum. One is a secure lot space and the other is another 17th Street space, both priced at $133 a month. ### Can I Walk From Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center? Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center is 1.0 mile from Bowers Museum, and the walk takes 22 minutes. 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