Waterfront Parking Permit

2027 Waterfront Parking Permits are now virtual! 

Your License Plate is your Permit

Apply for Waterfront Parking Permit

2027 Waterfront Parking Permits are going Virtual

Physical parking permits will no longer be issued. Instead, your vehicle's license plate will serve as your parking credential and will be used to verify your parking privileges.

To use your permit in Waterfront parking lots, your vehicle must display both a front and rear license plate in accordance with California Vehicle Code 5200. A front license plate is required for permit verification in the Main Harbor Lot.

If your vehicle does not have a front license plate, you may purchase an AVI windshield tag for $50. This credential must be affixed to your windshield and will serve as an alternative means of permit verification.

There are two ways to purchase a Waterfront Parking Permit:

1. Online: Completing the parking permit application through this website is the most convenient and efficient way to purchase a Waterfront Parking Permit. Note: no permits will be processed until December 1, 2026. 
2. In Person: If you are not able to purchase a parking permit online, you may purchase a permit in person at the Harbormaster's Office located at 132 Harbor Way, Suite A (second floor). If you have any questions please call the Parking Office at (805) 564-5523.

Auto Renewal: If you would like to sign up for auto renewal please login to your parking permit account. You can also verify your auto renewal status, update payment information, or cancel your auto renewal directly from the permit dashboard. 

Annual Parking Permit Eligibility and Restrictions

Permit Fee: $165.00
AVI Windshield Tag: $50.00 

Size Restrictions: Vehicles must not exceed 22’ in length, 90” in height, 82” width.

Ineligible Vehicles: Annual parking permits will not be issued to buses, vehicles not licensed for travel on public highways, recreational vehicles, house cars, motorhomes or campers. Annual parking permits will not be issued to vehicles used for commercial purposes unrelated to maritime or ocean activities.

Where is the Waterfront Parking Permit valid?

• Leadbetter
• Harbor West
• Harbor Main
• Garden Street
• Palm Park
• Cabrillo West
• Cabrillo East
• La Playa East (Memorial Day - Labor Day)
• La Playa West (Memorial Day - Labor Day)