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1. Why is paid parking necessary in the downtown area?

• To better manage parking
• To provide funding for parking projects and maintenance
• To eliminate general taxpayer funding of parking projects

2. Why are there no meters in front of each parking space?

• To centralize the issuance of parking receipts
• To eliminate the need to maintaining hundreds of individual parking meters
• Centralized Parking Pay Stations offer more payment options

3. Where are the Parking Pay Stations?

• The Parking Pay Stations are located throughout the paid parking areas of downtown
• Parking Pay Stations are marked with specialized signage noting the locations
• Refer to the enclosed map, for the exact locations

4. How do I use the Parking Pay Stations?

• Insert Coins or Credit Card/Debit Card. Time may be purchased in 1-hour increments with card(s) and various amounts of time with coins.
• Paid Parking can be bought up to 8 hours maximum and can be pre-purchased before the operating hours of 10:00am to 6:00 pm.
• Once you have decided on the amount of parking time and paid your amount, press the green button and a receipt will be issued to you. This parking receipt needs to be displayed face-up on the right side of your dash to confirm your purchase.

5. What are the hours of operation?

• Paid Parking is enforced from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm everyday, including week-ends and holidays.
• Parking prior to 10:00 am and after 6:00 pm is FREE!

6. What are my parking alternatives?

• Park before or after the enforcement hours.
• Park farther from the downtown area, where free parking along city streets can be found.
• Park off-street in private parking areas or dirt lots available to the public. Do not park on private land, if so marked.

7. If I have problems, complaints or issues, who can I contact?

City of Pismo Beach – Parking Division
585 Dolliver Street (at the corner of Dolliver & Hinds)
Pismo Beach, CA. 93449
805-773-7451 voice
805-773-1725 fax

8. Does the City offer free metered public parking for “Qualified Veterans”

Yes. Per Assembly Bill 190 the City allows free use of metered public parking for “Qualified Veterans” who possess certain issued license plates on the registered owners automobiles.

These qualified veteran license plates include:
*Pearl Harbor Survivors
*Legion of Valor Recipients
*Prisoner of War Veterans
*Congressional Medal of Honor Awardees
*Purple Heart Medal Recipients

This law was enacted by the State as a way of demonstrating continuing appreciation for the sacrifices and contributions made by these special veterans and extended to the surviving spouses of these veterans who continue to display these identified special plates.

NOTE: This bill does NOT include the special issue “Veterans Organizations” issued plates, which any veteran can apply for and receive.

Qualified veterans could park in any parking spot within the City of Pismo Beach Paid Parking area for the complete day without having to pay for parking. Please keep in mind this law is for “metered parking” only, and has no effect on free; but timed locations.
Paid Parking Area Map