Parking clearance heights in San Francisco, California
Verified clearance heights for 33 parking garages, 25 tunnels, 79 low-clearance bridges in San Francisco, California. Enter your vehicle height on the interactive map to see what fits.
33 parking garages
25 tunnels
79 low bridges
The tightest garage on file is Ellis-O'Farrell Garage (SFMTA), posting 6'5", while Golden Gate Park — Music Concourse Garage offers the most room at 8'2". The lowest posted bridge clearance in the area is 6'6" at Low clearance underpass (service). 14 locations are flagged oversized-vehicle-friendly.
Lowest clearance
6'5"
Ellis-O'Farrell Garage (SFMTA)
Highest clearance
8'2"
Golden Gate Park — Music Concourse Garage
Oversized-friendly
14
RV / box-truck OK
RV parks
4
indexed
Parking garages (33)
Union Square Garage (SFMTA)
6'7"333 Post StIconic underground Union Square garage. First underground in US. Clearance needs verification. Web-verified 2026-04-27: https://www.sfmta.com/garages-lots/union-square-garage — Official SFMTA: Post Street entrance and left lane Geary Street entrance both 6'7"Verified on Apr 27, 2026 · source: sfmta.comSFMOMA — Minna St Entrance
6'8"147 Minna StLower clearance Minna entrance.Source: sftourismtips.comSFMOMA — Mission St Entrance
7'2"151 3rd StHigher entrance off Mission.Source: sftourismtips.comMoscone Garage (5th & Mission)
6'6"833 Mission StSFMTA. Serves Moscone Convention Center. Web-verified 2026-04-27: https://www.sfmta.com/garages-lots/moscone-center-garage — SFMTA Moscone Garage clearance 6'6"Verified on Apr 27, 2026 · source: sfmta.comEmbarcadero Center Garage 1
6'8"1 Embarcadero CtrPart of Embarcadero Center complex. Web-verified 2026-04-27: https://embarcaderocenter.com/parking/ — Embarcadero Center garage clearance 6'8"Verified on Apr 27, 2026 · source: embarcaderocenter.comFerry Building Surface Lot (Pier 14 area)
No limit (uncovered)Embarcadero @ MarketStreet-level surface lots nearby. Oversized OK.Source: Needs verification5th & Brannan Surface Lot
No limit (uncovered)5th St @ Brannan StSoMa surface lot, accommodates RVs.Source: sftourismtips.comEmbarcadero/Bryant Surface Lot
No limit (uncovered)Embarcadero @ BryantSurface lot. Oversized OK.Source: sftourismtips.comEllis-O'Farrell Garage (SFMTA)
6'5"123 O'Farrell StUnion Square adjacent. Web-verified 2026-04-27: https://www.sfmta.com/garages-lots/ellis-ofarrell-garage — Official SFMTA: O'Farrell Street and Ellis Street entrances both 6'5"Verified on Apr 27, 2026 · source: sfmta.comSutter-Stockton Garage (SFMTA)
6'5"330 Sutter StUnion Square district. Web-verified 2026-04-27: https://www.sfmta.com/garages-lots/sutter-stockton-garage — SFMTA-listed clearance 6'5"Verified on Apr 27, 2026 · source: sfmta.com5th & Mission Garage (SFMTA)
6'8"833 Mission StDowntown SFMTA. Web-verified 2026-04-27: https://www.sfmta.com/garages-lots/fifth-mission-yerba-buena-garage — Minna Street entrance 6'8"; Mission Street entrance 7'2"Verified on Apr 27, 2026 · source: sfmta.comPier 39 Garage
6'8"2550 Powell StFisherman's Wharf tourist area. Web-verified 2026-04-27: https://www.pier39.com/pier-info/directions-parking/ — Official Pier 39 page: 6'8" clearanceVerified on Apr 27, 2026 · source: pier39.comAnchorage Square Garage
6'9"500 Beach StFisherman's Wharf. Web-verified 2026-04-27: https://parkmobile.io/parking/locations/ca/san-francisco-parking/parking-lot/anchorage-square-garage — Max vehicle height 6'9"Verified on Apr 27, 2026 · source: Needs verificationGhirardelli Square Garage
6'6"900 North Point StHistoric chocolate factory + shops. Web-verified 2026-04-27: https://abmparking.com/facilities/ghirardelli-square-garage/ — ABM Parking lists 6'6"; some sources show 6'4" - flag for reviewVerified on Apr 27, 2026 · source: ghirardellisq.comJapan Center Garage
6'5"1610 Geary BlvdJapantown. Web-verified 2026-04-27: https://www.sfmta.com/garages-lots/japan-center-garage — SFMTA Japan Center main garage and Annex both 6'5"Verified on Apr 27, 2026 · source: Needs verificationStonestown Galleria
Unverified3251 20th AveMall garage.Source: stonestowngalleria.comWestfield San Francisco Centre
Unverified845 Market StDowntown mall garage (status reportedly changing).Source: Needs verificationOracle Park — Willie Mays Plaza Lot A
No limit (uncovered)24 Willie Mays PlazaGiants ballpark surface lots.Source: mlb.com/giantsChase Center Garage
Unverified1 Warriors WayWarriors arena + Mission Bay.Source: chasecenter.comGolden Gate Park — Music Concourse Garage
8'2"300 MLK Jr DrUnderground garage under music concourse. de Young + Academy of Sciences. Web-verified 2026-04-27: https://www.sfmta.com/garages-lots/music-concourse-garage — SFMTA Music Concourse Garage clearance 8'2"Verified on Apr 27, 2026 · source: Needs verificationPresidio Main Post Lots
No limit (uncovered)Montgomery St, PresidioNational park surface lots. Handles RVs.Source: presidio.govSFO Airport — International Terminal Garage A
8'2"780 S Airport BlvdTerminal-adjacent. Web-verified 2026-04-27: https://www.parksfo.com/faqs/ — International Garages A and G: 8'2" clearanceVerified on Apr 27, 2026 · source: flysfo.comSFO Airport — Domestic Terminal Garage G
6'6"780 S Airport BlvdDomestic garage. Web-verified 2026-04-27: https://www.parksfo.com/faqs/ — Domestic Garage max vehicle height 6'6" (note: International Garage G is 8'2" but Domestic Garage entry-name overlap; verify)Verified on Apr 27, 2026 · source: flysfo.comSFO — Long Term Parking
No limit (uncovered)Lot DD, San Bruno AveUncovered. Oversized OK. AirTrain to terminals.Source: flysfo.comCandlestick RV Park
No limit (uncovered)650 Gilman AvenueImported 2026 from OSM as an oversized-vehicle-friendly surface lot: RV park (OSM tourism=caravan_site).Source: OpenStreetMap (surface lot)Esplenade Beach
No limit (uncovered)Imported 2026 from OSM as an oversized-vehicle-friendly surface lot: RV park (OSM tourism=caravan_site). Free parking.Source: OpenStreetMap (surface lot)Treasure Island RV Park
No limit (uncovered)1700 El Camino RealImported 2026 from OSM as an oversized-vehicle-friendly surface lot: RV park (OSM tourism=caravan_site).Source: OpenStreetMap (surface lot)Manzanita Park And Ride
No limit (uncovered)W Of Us 101 @ Jct Sr 1Imported 2026 from OSM as an oversized-vehicle-friendly surface lot: large capacity (303 spaces). 303 spaces.Source: OpenStreetMap (surface lot)Seminary Park And Ride
No limit (uncovered)W. & E. of Rte. 101 / S. of Seminary Dr.Imported 2026 from OSM as an oversized-vehicle-friendly surface lot: large capacity (59 spaces). 59 spaces. Operator: Caltrans.Source: OpenStreetMap (surface lot)Tiburon Park And Ride
No limit (uncovered)W. of Rte. 13 (Tiburon Blvd) at Lyford DriveImported 2026 from OSM as an oversized-vehicle-friendly surface lot: large capacity (50 spaces). 50 spaces.Source: OpenStreetMap (surface lot)San Francisco RV Resort
No limit (uncovered)700 Palmetto AveImported 2026 from OSM as an oversized-vehicle-friendly surface lot: RV park (OSM tourism=caravan_site).Source: OpenStreetMap (surface lot)RV Park (unnamed)
No limit (uncovered)Imported 2026 from OSM as an oversized-vehicle-friendly surface lot: RV park (OSM tourism=caravan_site).Source: OpenStreetMap (surface lot)Charter Bus Staging Lot
No limit (uncovered)Imported 2026 from OSM as an oversized-vehicle-friendly surface lot: name signals oversized use ('bus').Source: OpenStreetMap (surface lot)
Tunnels (25)
Robert C. Levy (Broadway) Tunnel
13'6"Broadway under Russian HillTwo short twin tubes. Connects North Beach to Pacific Heights.Source: WikipediaStockton Street Tunnel
12'6"Stockton St under Bush StConnects Union Square to Chinatown/North Beach.Source: WikipediaPresidio Parkway Tunnels (US-101)
Freeway standardUS-101 Presidio approachMultiple tunnels on the southern Golden Gate Bridge approach. Standard freeway clearance.Source: CaltransBroadway
13'6"Broadwaylayer -1; 2 lanesSource: OpenStreetMapDwight D. Eisenhower Highway
14'0"I 80layer -1; 5 lanesSource: OpenStreetMapPosey Tube
14'8"CA 61layer -1; 2 lanesSource: OpenStreetMapBaker-Barry Tunnel (Bunker Road)
13'6"Baker-Barry Tunnel (Bunker Road)layer -1; 1 lanesSource: OpenStreetMapAlexander Avenue
14'4"Alexander Avenuelayer -1; 2 lanesSource: OpenStreetMapDonahue Street
15'4"Donahue Streetlayer -1; 1 lanesSource: OpenStreetMapWebster Street Tube
14'10"CA 61layer -1; 2 lanesSource: OpenStreetMapDornan Drive
13'0"Dornan Drivelayer -1Source: OpenStreetMapWinston Drive
13'9"Winston Drivelayer -1; 2 lanesSource: OpenStreetMapTunnel (secondary)
11'10"layer -1; 1 lanesSource: OpenStreetMapTunnel (tertiary)
15'2"layer -1Source: OpenStreetMapTunnel (service)
15'9"Imported from OpenStreetMap.Source: OpenStreetMapWashington Street
14'0"Washington StreetImported from OpenStreetMap.Source: OpenStreetMapTunnel (service)
13'6"Imported from OpenStreetMap.Source: OpenStreetMapTunnel (service)
12'10"Imported from OpenStreetMap.Source: OpenStreetMapTunnel (service)
10'0"3 lanesSource: OpenStreetMapTunnel (service)
8'5"layer 1Source: OpenStreetMapTunnel (service)
9'0"Imported from OpenStreetMap.Source: OpenStreetMapTunnel (service)
8'5"layer 1Source: OpenStreetMapLincoln Boulevard
15'1"Lincoln Boulevard2 lanesSource: OpenStreetMapTunnel (service)
12'0"Imported from OpenStreetMap.Source: OpenStreetMapTunnel (service)
8'2"layer -1Source: OpenStreetMap
Low-clearance bridges (79)
Golden Gate Bridge
Over waterUS-101 over Golden GateToll (SB only). No low overpass issues. Wind-sensitive for high-profile.Source: goldengate.orgSan Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge
Over waterI-80 over SF BayDouble-deck (old western span) / single-deck (new eastern). Toll WB.Source: WikipediaCentral Fwy (US-101) — Low Touchdown at Market
14'0"US-101 @ Market StStandard freeway underpasses. Hayes Valley area.Source: CaltransLow on-bridge clearance: U.S. HIGHWAY 101
13'0"U.S. HIGHWAY 101FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1961Source: FHWA National Bridge InventoryLow on-bridge clearance: INTERSTATE 80
14'11"INTERSTATE 80FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 2013Source: FHWA National Bridge InventoryLow on-bridge clearance: 23RD STREET
15'0"23RD STREETFHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1953Source: FHWA National Bridge InventoryLow on-bridge clearance: STATE ROUTE 1
13'1"STATE ROUTE 1FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1952Source: FHWA National Bridge InventoryLow on-bridge clearance: INTERSTATE 280
15'0"INTERSTATE 280FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1965Source: FHWA National Bridge InventoryLow on-bridge clearance: 101 AND 280
14'1"101 AND 280FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1960Source: FHWA National Bridge InventoryLow on-bridge clearance: U.S. HIGHWAY 101
14'5"U.S. HIGHWAY 101FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1955Source: FHWA National Bridge InventoryLow on-bridge clearance: ST RTE 101 (5TH ST
14'11"ST RTE 101 (5TH STFHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1955Source: FHWA National Bridge InventoryLow on-bridge clearance: INTERSTATE 80 EB
15'0"INTERSTATE 80 EBFHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1935Source: FHWA National Bridge InventoryLow on-bridge clearance: TERMINAL BUS RAMP
14'3"TERMINAL BUS RAMPFHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 2018Source: FHWA National Bridge InventoryLow on-bridge clearance: DEPARTING FLT TRFC
14'0"DEPARTING FLT TRFCFHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1973Source: FHWA National Bridge InventoryLow on-bridge clearance: ROAD-1 SOUTH
15'0"ROAD-1 SOUTHFHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1973Source: FHWA National Bridge InventoryLow on-bridge clearance: ROAD-1 SOUTH
15'0"ROAD-1 SOUTHFHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1964Source: FHWA National Bridge InventoryLow on-bridge clearance: ROAD-1 SOUTH
15'0"ROAD-1 SOUTHFHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1973Source: FHWA National Bridge InventoryLow on-bridge clearance: ROAD-1 SOUTH
15'0"ROAD-1 SOUTHFHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1964Source: FHWA National Bridge InventoryLow on-bridge clearance: ROAD-1 SOUTH
15'0"ROAD-1 SOUTHFHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1973Source: FHWA National Bridge InventoryLow on-bridge clearance: ROAD-1 SOUTH
15'0"ROAD-1 SOUTHFHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1973Source: FHWA National Bridge InventoryLow on-bridge clearance: ROAD-1 SOUTH
13'9"ROAD-1 SOUTHFHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1970Source: FHWA National Bridge InventoryLow on-bridge clearance: SERVICE ROAD
14'0"SERVICE ROADFHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 2007Source: FHWA National Bridge InventoryLow on-bridge clearance: ROAD- 1 SOUTH
15'0"ROAD- 1 SOUTHFHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 2001Source: FHWA National Bridge InventoryLow on-bridge clearance: BUNKER ROAD
14'6"BUNKER ROADFHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1983Source: FHWA National Bridge InventoryLow clearance underpass (primary link)
15'4"Underpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance — Veterans Drive
10'10"Veterans DriveUnderpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance — Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway (I 80)
16'5"I 80Underpass / low clearance; Under: San Francisco–Oakland Bay BridgeSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance underpass (motorway link)
15'2"Underpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance — 30th Street
14'7"30th StreetUnderpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance underpass (motorway link)
14'10"Underpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance — San Pablo Avenue
14'8"San Pablo AvenueUnderpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance — Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway (I 80)
16'5"I 80Underpass / low clearance; Under: San Francisco–Oakland Bay BridgeSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance — Broadway
14'8"BroadwayUnderpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance underpass (motorway link)
14'3"Underpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance — Bacon Street
15'0"Bacon StreetUnderpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance — Paul Avenue
14'9"Paul AvenueUnderpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance — Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway (I 80)
16'5"I 80Underpass / low clearance; Under: San Francisco–Oakland Bay BridgeSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance — Hollis Street
15'4"Hollis StreetUnderpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance — Washington Street
15'1"Washington StreetUnderpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance — 4th Street
12'6"4th StreetUnderpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance underpass (service)
8'0"Underpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance — San Pablo Avenue
15'1"San Pablo AvenueUnderpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance — CA 13
15'1"CA 13Underpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance — South Airport Boulevard
14'5"South Airport BoulevardUnderpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance underpass (service)
8'2"Underpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance — Sunset Boulevard
14'0"Sunset BoulevardUnderpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance — Webster Street (CA 61)
14'7"CA 61Underpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance — Webster Street (CA 61)
14'8"CA 61Underpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance — Redwood Highway Frontage Road
15'3"Redwood Highway Frontage RoadUnderpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance — 4th Street
13'10"4th StreetUnderpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance — El Camino Real (CA 82)
15'3"CA 82Underpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance — West Grand Avenue
14'8"West Grand AvenueUnderpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance — El Camino Real (CA 82)
15'3"CA 82Underpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance — Embarcadero West
15'1"Embarcadero WestUnderpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance — Broadway
14'9"BroadwayUnderpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance — Central Avenue
14'10"Central AvenueUnderpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance — Washington Street
14'0"Washington StreetUnderpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance underpass (service)
13'4"Underpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance — Cortland Avenue
14'1"Cortland AvenueUnderpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance — Blanken Avenue
14'9"Blanken AvenueUnderpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance — Brannan Street
15'5"Brannan StreetUnderpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance — 7th Street
13'6"7th StreetUnderpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance — Carlson Boulevard
15'0"Carlson BoulevardUnderpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance — Lincoln Boulevard
15'1"Lincoln BoulevardUnderpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance underpass (service)
15'0"Underpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance underpass (service)
9'0"Underpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance underpass (service)
8'2"Underpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance — Cabrillo Highway (CA 1)
15'0"CA 1Underpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance underpass (service)
6'6"Underpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance underpass (service)
8'2"Underpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance — Martin Luther King Junior Way
14'8"Martin Luther King Junior WayUnderpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance — Redwood Highway (US 101)
15'3"US 101Underpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance — Nimitz Freeway (I 880)
15'3"I 880Underpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance — Nimitz Freeway (I 880)
15'6"I 880Underpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance — Peralta Street
15'2"Peralta StreetUnderpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance — Martin Luther King Junior Way
14'5"Martin Luther King Junior WayUnderpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance — Castro Street
15'2"Castro StreetUnderpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance — 7th Street
13'6"7th StreetUnderpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMapLow clearance underpass (service)
11'9"Underpass / low clearanceSource: OpenStreetMap
Frequently asked
What's the lowest-clearance parking garage in San Francisco, California?
The lowest verified clearance in San Francisco is 6'5" (77 inches) at Ellis-O'Farrell Garage (SFMTA). Standard cars and small SUVs fit, but vans, RVs, and box trucks should look elsewhere.
What's the highest-clearance parking option in San Francisco?
Golden Gate Park — Music Concourse Garage has the tallest verified clearance in San Francisco at 8'2" (98 inches), which accommodates most box trucks and smaller RVs.
Which parking facilities in San Francisco accept RVs or oversized vehicles?
14 facilities in San Francisco are explicitly marked as oversized-vehicle-friendly: Ferry Building Surface Lot (Pier 14 area), 5th & Brannan Surface Lot, Embarcadero/Bryant Surface Lot and 11 more. See the full list on the interactive map at willifit.ai/#san-francisco-ca.
Are there RV parks in San Francisco?
Yes. 4 RV park(s) are indexed in San Francisco, including Candlestick RV Park, Treasure Island RV Park, San Francisco RV Resort and 1 more. RV parks have no overhead clearance — any vehicle size fits.
How is the clearance data verified?
13 of the 137 locations on this page were verified against a published source such as the facility's own website or operator listing, with the verification date recorded on each entry. The remaining 124 are imported from OpenStreetMap and the U.S. National Bridge Inventory and are not individually verified. Always confirm at the posted sign before you drive.
Nearby cities
- Oakland, CA 8 mi
- San Jose, CA 42 mi
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