✦ 2 AI-verified

Parking clearance heights in Monterey, California

32 parking garages, 1 tunnel, 9 low-clearance bridges in Monterey, California: 2 AI-verified from Street View signage; 1 verified against published sources; 39 imported from OpenStreetMap and the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. Enter your vehicle height on the interactive map to see what fits.

32 parking garages

1 tunnel

9 low bridges

The tightest garage on file is Monterey Bay Aquarium Garage, posting 6'10", while Cannery Row Public Parking offers the most room at 7'0". The lowest posted bridge clearance in the area is 7'0" at Low clearance underpass (service). 2 of these clearances have been AI-verified directly against the posted sign in Google Street View. 15 locations are flagged oversized-vehicle-friendly.

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Lowest clearance

6'10"

Monterey Bay Aquarium Garage

Highest clearance

7'0"

Cannery Row Public Parking

Oversized-friendly

RV / box-truck OK

RV parks

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Parking garages (32)

Fisherman's Wharf Parking Lots
No limit (uncovered)
1 Old Fisherman's Wharf
Oversized OK
City-run waterfront lots.
Source: montereywharf.com
Cannery Row Public Parking
7'0"
680 Cannery Row
✦ AI-verified
City garage. Verified 2026-04-23 from sign reading "7'0"" (pano y01TuUygSOqZ3McqSf2Hgw, heading 45°, Claude confidence medium)
AI-verified from Google Street View on Apr 23, 2026 · see the sign · how we verify this
Monterey Bay Aquarium Garage
6'10"
886 Cannery Row
✓ Verified
Aquarium garage. Web-verified 2026-04-27: https://monterey.gov/your_city_hall/departments/public_works/parking/public_garages_and_lots.php — Cannery Row Parking Garage (closest to aquarium) is 6'10"
Verified on Apr 27, 2026 · source: montereybayaquarium.org
Monterey Conference Center Garage
7'0"
1 Portola Plaza
✦ AI-verified
Convention center + Portola Hotel. Verified 2026-04-23 from sign reading "7'0"" (pano ybtBnK_z5rARb1QmZ83y2g, heading 0°, Claude confidence medium)
AI-verified from Google Street View on Apr 23, 2026 · see the sign · how we verify this
Custom House Plaza Lot
No limit (uncovered)
10 Custom House Plaza
Historic plaza near Wharf.
Source: monterey.org
Cannery Row Marketplace
Unverified
600 Cannery Row
Shopping complex.
Source: canneryrow.com
17-Mile Drive (Pacific Grove Gate)
No limit (uncovered)
Pacific Grove entrance
Oversized OK
Toll entrance ($12.25). Famous scenic drive. RVs welcome.
Source: pebblebeach.com
Pebble Beach Resorts — Visitor Parking
No limit (uncovered)
1700 17-Mile Dr
Oversized OK
Pebble Beach Golf Links complex.
Source: pebblebeach.com
Carmel-by-the-Sea Village Lots
No limit (uncovered)
Ocean Ave
Walkable village. Small lots + street.
Source: carmelcalifornia.com
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
No limit (uncovered)
62 Hwy 1, Carmel
Oversized OK
State reserve — tide pools + sea lions.
Source: pointlobos.org
Presidio of Monterey
No limit (uncovered)
1759 Lewis Rd
Army base — Defense Language Institute.
Source: Needs verification
Monterey Maritime & History Museum
No limit (uncovered)
5 Custom House Plaza
Museum + Old Monterey.
Source: montereyhistory.org
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
No limit (uncovered)
1021 Monterey-Salinas Hwy
Oversized OK
Iconic racetrack + campground. Huge RV sections.
Source: weathertechraceway.com
Monterey Bay Kayaks Lot
No limit (uncovered)
693 Del Monte Ave
Kayak rental + Del Monte Beach.
Source: montereybaykayaks.com
Point Piños Lighthouse Lot
No limit (uncovered)
80 Asilomar Ave
Oldest continuously operating West Coast lighthouse.
Source: pointpinoslighthouse.org
Asilomar State Beach
No limit (uncovered)
800 Asilomar Ave, Pacific Grove
Oversized OK
State beach + Julia Morgan-designed conference grounds.
Source: parks.ca.gov
Monterey State Historic Park
No limit (uncovered)
20 Custom House Plaza
Historic adobe buildings.
Source: parks.ca.gov
Del Monte Shopping Center
No limit (uncovered)
1410 Del Monte Ctr
Open-air mall.
Source: delmontecenter.com
Andrew Molera State Park (Big Sur)
No limit (uncovered)
CA-1, Big Sur
Oversized OK
Big Sur state park. ~30mi south.
Source: parks.ca.gov
Bixby Creek Bridge Vista Point
No limit (uncovered)
CA-1 @ Bixby Creek Bridge
Oversized OK
Iconic arch bridge vista.
Source: Caltrans
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
No limit (uncovered)
47225 Hwy 1, Big Sur
Oversized OK
Big Sur state park + campground.
Source: parks.ca.gov
National Steinbeck Center (Salinas)
No limit (uncovered)
1 Main St, Salinas
Author John Steinbeck's hometown museum.
Source: steinbeck.org
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)
Unverified
200 Fred Kane Dr
Terminal-adjacent.
Source: montereyairport.com
MRY — Long Term Lot
No limit (uncovered)
200 Fred Kane Dr
Oversized OK
Uncovered.
Source: montereyairport.com
Marina Dunes RV Park
No limit (uncovered)
Oversized OK
Imported 2026 from OSM as an oversized-vehicle-friendly surface lot: RV park (OSM tourism=caravan_site).
Source: OpenStreetMap (surface lot)
Monterey Fairgrounds RV Park
No limit (uncovered)
2004 Fairgrounds Road
Oversized OK
Imported 2026 from OSM as an oversized-vehicle-friendly surface lot: RV park (OSM tourism=caravan_site).
Source: OpenStreetMap (surface lot)
Carmel Valley Athletic Club
No limit (uncovered)
Rancho San Carlos Rd
Oversized OK
Imported 2026 from OSM as an oversized-vehicle-friendly surface lot: large capacity (50 spaces). 50 spaces. Free parking. Operator: Carmel Valley Athletic Club.
Source: OpenStreetMap (surface lot)
Montery Pines RV Campground
No limit (uncovered)
Higuera Lane
Oversized OK
Imported 2026 from OSM as an oversized-vehicle-friendly surface lot: RV park (OSM tourism=caravan_site). 37 spaces.
Source: OpenStreetMap (surface lot)
Cal State Monterey Bay
No limit (uncovered)
Oversized OK
Imported 2026 from OSM as an oversized-vehicle-friendly surface lot: large capacity (66 spaces). 66 spaces. Paid parking. Operator: Cal State Monterey Bay.
Source: OpenStreetMap (surface lot)
West Parking Facility
Unverified
paid
Source: OpenStreetMap
Lot D
Unverified
Imported from OpenStreetMap.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Mound Meadow
Unverified
Imported from OpenStreetMap.
Source: OpenStreetMap

Tunnels (1)

Lighthouse Avenue
14'3"
Lighthouse Avenue
layer -1
Source: OpenStreetMap

Low-clearance bridges (9)

Bixby Creek Bridge (CA-1)
Over canyon
CA-1 Big Sur
One of world's tallest concrete arch bridges. Iconic.
Source: Caltrans
Rocky Creek Bridge (CA-1)
Over canyon
CA-1 Big Sur
Companion span just north of Bixby.
Source: Caltrans
Big Sur CA-1 Washouts (frequent closures)
Unverified
CA-1 various
Check CHP for current Big Sur highway status. Frequent slides.
Source: Caltrans
Low on-bridge clearance: N1-FREMONT ST OFF
14'10"
N1-FREMONT ST OFF
FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1968
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory
Low clearance — Soledad Drive
15'1"
Soledad Drive
Underpass / low clearance
Source: OpenStreetMap
Low clearance — Casa Verde Way
14'11"
Casa Verde Way
Underpass / low clearance
Source: OpenStreetMap
Low clearance underpass (motorway link)
14'8"
Underpass / low clearance
Source: OpenStreetMap
Low clearance — Sloat Avenue
15'6"
Sloat Avenue
Underpass / low clearance
Source: OpenStreetMap
Low clearance underpass (service)
7'0"
Underpass / low clearance
Source: OpenStreetMap

Frequently asked

What's the lowest-clearance parking garage in Monterey, California?

The lowest clearance on file for Monterey garages is 6'10" (82 inches) at Monterey Bay Aquarium Garage. It was verified against montereybayaquarium.org on Apr 27, 2026. That clears a stock pickup or SUV (6'6") and anything shorter, but not a low-roof cargo van (7'9") or anything taller. Measure your own vehicle; racks, AC units, and lifts add inches.

What's the highest-clearance parking garage in Monterey?

The highest clearance on file for Monterey garages is 7'0" (84 inches) at Cannery Row Public Parking. It was AI-verified from Street View signage on Apr 23, 2026. That clears a stock pickup or SUV (6'6") and anything shorter, but not a low-roof cargo van (7'9") or anything taller. Measure your own vehicle; racks, AC units, and lifts add inches.

Which parking facilities in Monterey accept RVs or oversized vehicles?

15 facilities in Monterey are explicitly marked as oversized-vehicle-friendly: Fisherman's Wharf Parking Lots, 17-Mile Drive (Pacific Grove Gate), Pebble Beach Resorts — Visitor Parking and 12 more. See the full list on the interactive map at willifit.ai/#monterey-ca.

Are there RV parks in Monterey?

Yes. 2 RV parks are indexed in Monterey, including Marina Dunes RV Park, Monterey Fairgrounds RV Park. RV parks are open-air sites without a garage ceiling; check each park's own length and height limits.

How is the clearance data verified?

2 of the 42 locations on this page are AI-verified: the posted clearance was read directly from the entrance sign in Google Street View using Claude Vision (Anthropic's image AI), and we store the exact Street View pano so you can open it and check the sign yourself. Another 1 was verified against a published source such as the facility's own website. The remaining 39 are imported from OpenStreetMap and the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not individually verified. Always confirm at the posted sign before you drive.

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All California clearance data →

⚠ Always verify at the sign. Posted clearances on this page are for planning. The only authoritative number is the sign at the garage entrance or bridge approach. Clearances can change due to re-paving, renovations, or weather. If you spot an inaccuracy, open the map and use the "Report clearance" button.

Parking clearance heights in Monterey, California

Parking garages (32)

Fisherman's Wharf Parking Lots

Cannery Row Public Parking

Monterey Bay Aquarium Garage

Monterey Conference Center Garage

Custom House Plaza Lot

Cannery Row Marketplace

17-Mile Drive (Pacific Grove Gate)

Pebble Beach Resorts — Visitor Parking

Carmel-by-the-Sea Village Lots

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Presidio of Monterey

Monterey Maritime & History Museum

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

Monterey Bay Kayaks Lot

Point Piños Lighthouse Lot

Asilomar State Beach

Monterey State Historic Park

Del Monte Shopping Center

Andrew Molera State Park (Big Sur)

Bixby Creek Bridge Vista Point

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

National Steinbeck Center (Salinas)

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)

MRY — Long Term Lot

Marina Dunes RV Park

Monterey Fairgrounds RV Park

Carmel Valley Athletic Club

Montery Pines RV Campground

Cal State Monterey Bay

West Parking Facility

Lot D

Mound Meadow

Tunnels (1)

Lighthouse Avenue

Low-clearance bridges (9)

Bixby Creek Bridge (CA-1)

Rocky Creek Bridge (CA-1)

Big Sur CA-1 Washouts (frequent closures)

Low on-bridge clearance: N1-FREMONT ST OFF

Low clearance — Soledad Drive

Low clearance — Casa Verde Way

Low clearance underpass (motorway link)

Low clearance — Sloat Avenue

Low clearance underpass (service)