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Ramona/Lytton Lot (C)

Ramona St & Lytton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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How it is free

  • Free for anyone (up to 2 hr)

    Public downtown surface lot (Purple color zone). 2 hours or less is free with no permit required; over 2 hours needs a $20/day all-day permit. 2-hour time limit is enforced.

Details

Regular rate
$0 / 2 hr
Daily max
$20

Genuine $0 for a normal short visit: free for 2 hours or less, no permit required. It is a public visitor lot ("Permit parking is not available at this location"), so it is not employee/permit-only. Caveat: the 2-hour time limit is enforced; staying longer requires a $20/day all-day permit (Downtown Purple color zone).

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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 Ramona/Lytton Lot (C) really free?

Yes, up to 2 hr free. Public downtown surface lot (Purple color zone). 2 hours or less is free with no permit required; over 2 hours needs a $20/day all-day permit. 2-hour time limit is enforced.