High/Alma South Garage (R)
528 High St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
🚗 Directions in Google MapsHow it is free
Free for anyone (up to 3 hr)
3 hours or less is free with no permit required (downtown Purple color zone). Staying beyond 3 hours requires a paid permit.
Details
- Regular rate
- $15 / 3 hr
- Daily max
- $15
- Hours
- Garage open 24 hours; the free 3-hour limit is enforced during downtown business hours (roughly weekdays 8am to 5pm).
Free only for the first 3 hours (Purple color zone), no permit needed. Watch the clock: staying past 3 hours requires a paid permit ($15/day visitor permit, or a $900/year employer permit), so an overstay can get you cited. Garage is covered and open 24 hours; the time limit is enforced during business hours.
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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 High/Alma South Garage (R) really free?
Yes, up to 3 hr free. 3 hours or less is free with no permit required (downtown Purple color zone). Staying beyond 3 hours requires a paid permit.