Civic Center Garage (CC)
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
🚗 Directions in Google MapsHow it is free
Free for anyone (up to 3 hr)
Up to 3 hours free for anyone, no permit required (Downtown Color Zone: Coral). Beyond 3 hours you must move the car or buy an all-day visitor permit ($20.00/day).
Details
- Regular rate
- $20 / 24 hr
- Daily max
- $20
Official City of Palo Alto page: "3-Hours or Less Parking: Free. No permit required. Downtown Color Zone: Coral." Genuinely $0 for anyone for up to 3 hours. Caveat: the time limit is enforced on weekdays and you will be ticketed if you re-park in the same Coral color zone within the same enforcement day; staying past 3 hours requires the $20/day all-day visitor permit.
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Source: official page (checked 2026-07-20)
Terms change. Confirm on the official page and the posted signs before you park.
FAQ
Is parking at Civic Center Garage (CC) really free?
Yes, up to 3 hr free. Up to 3 hours free for anyone, no permit required (Downtown Color Zone: Coral). Beyond 3 hours you must move the car or buy an all-day visitor permit ($20.00/day).