Parking clearance heights in San Francisco, California

33 parking garages, 18 tunnels, 54 low-clearance bridges in San Francisco, California: 13 verified against published sources; 92 imported from OpenStreetMap and the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. Enter your vehicle height on the interactive map to see what fits.

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 8'0" at Low clearance underpass (service). 14 locations are flagged oversized-vehicle-friendly.

Parking garages (33)

• Union Square Garage (SFMTA)

  6'7"
  333 Post St
  ✓ Verified
  Iconic 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.com

• SFMOMA — Minna St Entrance

  6'8"
  147 Minna St
  Lower clearance Minna entrance.
  Source: sftourismtips.com

• SFMOMA — Mission St Entrance

  7'2"
  151 3rd St
  Higher entrance off Mission.
  Source: sftourismtips.com

• Moscone Garage (5th & Mission)

  6'6"
  833 Mission St
  ✓ Verified
  SFMTA. 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.com

• Embarcadero Center Garage 1

  6'8"
  1 Embarcadero Ctr
  ✓ Verified
  Part 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.com

• Ferry Building Surface Lot (Pier 14 area)

  No limit (uncovered)
  Embarcadero @ Market
  Oversized OK
  Street-level surface lots nearby. Oversized OK.
  Source: Needs verification

• 5th & Brannan Surface Lot

  No limit (uncovered)
  5th St @ Brannan St
  Oversized OK
  SoMa surface lot, accommodates RVs.
  Source: sftourismtips.com

• Embarcadero/Bryant Surface Lot

  No limit (uncovered)
  Embarcadero @ Bryant
  Oversized OK
  Surface lot. Oversized OK.
  Source: sftourismtips.com

• Ellis-O'Farrell Garage (SFMTA)

  6'5"
  123 O'Farrell St
  ✓ Verified
  Union 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.com

• Sutter-Stockton Garage (SFMTA)

  6'5"
  330 Sutter St
  ✓ Verified
  Union 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.com

• 5th & Mission Garage (SFMTA)

  6'8"
  833 Mission St
  ✓ Verified
  Downtown 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.com

• Pier 39 Garage

  6'8"
  2550 Powell St
  ✓ Verified
  Fisherman's Wharf tourist area. Web-verified 2026-04-27: https://www.pier39.com/pier-info/directions-parking/ — Official Pier 39 page: 6'8" clearance
  Verified on Apr 27, 2026 · source: pier39.com

• Anchorage Square Garage

  6'9"
  500 Beach St
  ✓ Verified
  Fisherman'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

• Ghirardelli Square Garage

  6'6"
  900 North Point St
  ✓ Verified
  Historic 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 review
  Verified on Apr 27, 2026 · source: ghirardellisq.com

• Japan Center Garage

  6'5"
  1610 Geary Blvd
  ✓ Verified
  Japantown. 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

• Stonestown Galleria

  Unverified
  3251 20th Ave
  Mall garage.
  Source: stonestowngalleria.com

• Westfield San Francisco Centre

  Unverified
  845 Market St
  Downtown mall garage (status reportedly changing).
  Source: Needs verification

• Oracle Park — Willie Mays Plaza Lot A

  No limit (uncovered)
  24 Willie Mays Plaza
  Giants ballpark surface lots.
  Source: mlb.com/giants

• Chase Center Garage

  Unverified
  1 Warriors Way
  Warriors arena + Mission Bay.
  Source: chasecenter.com

• Golden Gate Park — Music Concourse Garage

  8'2"
  300 MLK Jr Dr
  ✓ Verified
  Underground 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

• Presidio Main Post Lots

  No limit (uncovered)
  Montgomery St, Presidio
  Oversized OK
  National park surface lots. Handles RVs.
  Source: presidio.gov

• SFO Airport — International Terminal Garage A

  8'2"
  780 S Airport Blvd
  ✓ Verified
  Terminal-adjacent. Web-verified 2026-04-27: https://www.parksfo.com/faqs/ — International Garages A and G: 8'2" clearance
  Verified on Apr 27, 2026 · source: flysfo.com

• SFO Airport — Domestic Terminal Garage G

  6'6"
  780 S Airport Blvd
  ✓ Verified
  Domestic 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.com

• SFO — Long Term Parking

  No limit (uncovered)
  Lot DD, San Bruno Ave
  Oversized OK
  Uncovered. Oversized OK. AirTrain to terminals.
  Source: flysfo.com

• Candlestick RV Park

  No limit (uncovered)
  650 Gilman Avenue
  Oversized OK
  Imported 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)
  Oversized OK
  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 Real
  Oversized OK
  Imported 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 1
  Oversized OK
  Imported 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.
  Oversized OK
  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 Drive
  Oversized OK
  Imported 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 Ave
  Oversized OK
  Imported 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)
  Oversized OK
  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)
  Oversized OK
  Imported 2026 from OSM as an oversized-vehicle-friendly surface lot: name signals oversized use ('bus').
  Source: OpenStreetMap (surface lot)

Tunnels (18)

• Robert C. Levy (Broadway) Tunnel

  13'6"
  Broadway under Russian Hill
  Two short twin tubes. Connects North Beach to Pacific Heights.
  Source: Wikipedia

• Stockton Street Tunnel

  12'6"
  Stockton St under Bush St
  Connects Union Square to Chinatown/North Beach.
  Source: Wikipedia

• Presidio Parkway Tunnels (US-101)

  Freeway standard
  US-101 Presidio approach
  Multiple tunnels on the southern Golden Gate Bridge approach. Standard freeway clearance.
  Source: Caltrans

• Broadway

  13'6"
  Broadway
  layer -1; 2 lanes
  Source: OpenStreetMap

• Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  14'0"
  I 80
  layer -1; 5 lanes
  Source: OpenStreetMap

• Baker-Barry Tunnel (Bunker Road)

  13'6"
  Baker-Barry Tunnel (Bunker Road)
  layer -1; 1 lanes
  Source: OpenStreetMap

• Alexander Avenue

  14'4"
  Alexander Avenue
  layer -1; 2 lanes
  Source: OpenStreetMap

• Donahue Street

  15'4"
  Donahue Street
  layer -1; 1 lanes
  Source: OpenStreetMap

• Winston Drive

  13'9"
  Winston Drive
  layer -1; 2 lanes
  Source: OpenStreetMap

• Tunnel (secondary)

  11'10"
  layer -1; 1 lanes
  Source: OpenStreetMap

• Tunnel (tertiary)

  15'2"
  layer -1
  Source: OpenStreetMap

• Tunnel (service)

  12'10"
  Imported from OpenStreetMap.
  Source: OpenStreetMap

• Tunnel (service)

  10'0"
  3 lanes
  Source: OpenStreetMap

• Tunnel (service)

  8'5"
  layer 1
  Source: OpenStreetMap

• Tunnel (service)

  8'5"
  layer 1
  Source: OpenStreetMap

• Lincoln Boulevard

  15'1"
  Lincoln Boulevard
  2 lanes
  Source: OpenStreetMap

• Tunnel (service)

  12'0"
  Imported from OpenStreetMap.
  Source: OpenStreetMap

• Tunnel (service)

  8'2"
  layer -1
  Source: OpenStreetMap

Low-clearance bridges (54)

• Golden Gate Bridge

  Over water
  US-101 over Golden Gate
  Toll (SB only). No low overpass issues. Wind-sensitive for high-profile.
  Source: goldengate.org

• San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge

  Over water
  I-80 over SF Bay
  Double-deck (old western span) / single-deck (new eastern). Toll WB.
  Source: Wikipedia

• Central Fwy (US-101) — Low Touchdown at Market

  14'0"
  US-101 @ Market St
  Standard freeway underpasses. Hayes Valley area.
  Source: Caltrans

• Low on-bridge clearance: U.S. HIGHWAY 101

  13'0"
  U.S. HIGHWAY 101
  FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1961
  Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory

• Low on-bridge clearance: INTERSTATE 80

  14'11"
  INTERSTATE 80
  FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 2013
  Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory

• Low on-bridge clearance: 23RD STREET

  15'0"
  23RD STREET
  FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1953
  Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory

• Low on-bridge clearance: STATE ROUTE 1

  13'1"
  STATE ROUTE 1
  FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1952
  Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory

• Low on-bridge clearance: INTERSTATE 280

  15'0"
  INTERSTATE 280
  FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1965
  Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory

• Low on-bridge clearance: 101 AND 280

  14'1"
  101 AND 280
  FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1960
  Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory

• Low on-bridge clearance: U.S. HIGHWAY 101

  14'5"
  U.S. HIGHWAY 101
  FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1955
  Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory

• Low on-bridge clearance: ST RTE 101 (5TH ST

  14'11"
  ST RTE 101 (5TH ST
  FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1955
  Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory

• Low on-bridge clearance: INTERSTATE 80 EB

  15'0"
  INTERSTATE 80 EB
  FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1935
  Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory

• Low on-bridge clearance: TERMINAL BUS RAMP

  14'3"
  TERMINAL BUS RAMP
  FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 2018
  Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory

• Low on-bridge clearance: DEPARTING FLT TRFC

  14'0"
  DEPARTING FLT TRFC
  FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1973
  Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory

• Low on-bridge clearance: ROAD-1 SOUTH

  15'0"
  ROAD-1 SOUTH
  FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1973
  Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory

• Low on-bridge clearance: ROAD-1 SOUTH

  15'0"
  ROAD-1 SOUTH
  FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1964
  Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory

• Low on-bridge clearance: ROAD-1 SOUTH

  15'0"
  ROAD-1 SOUTH
  FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1973
  Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory

• Low on-bridge clearance: ROAD-1 SOUTH

  15'0"
  ROAD-1 SOUTH
  FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1964
  Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory

• Low on-bridge clearance: ROAD-1 SOUTH

  15'0"
  ROAD-1 SOUTH
  FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1973
  Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory

• Low on-bridge clearance: ROAD-1 SOUTH

  15'0"
  ROAD-1 SOUTH
  FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1973
  Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory

• Low on-bridge clearance: ROAD-1 SOUTH

  13'9"
  ROAD-1 SOUTH
  FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1970
  Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory

• Low on-bridge clearance: SERVICE ROAD

  14'0"
  SERVICE ROAD
  FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 2007
  Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory

• Low on-bridge clearance: ROAD- 1 SOUTH

  15'0"
  ROAD- 1 SOUTH
  FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 2001
  Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory

• Low on-bridge clearance: BUNKER ROAD

  14'6"
  BUNKER ROAD
  FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1983
  Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory

• Low clearance underpass (primary link)

  15'4"
  Underpass / low clearance
  Source: OpenStreetMap

• Low clearance — Veterans Drive

  10'10"
  Veterans Drive
  Underpass / low clearance
  Source: OpenStreetMap

• Low clearance — Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway (I 80)

  16'5"
  I 80
  Underpass / low clearance; Under: San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge
  Source: OpenStreetMap

• Low clearance — Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway (I 80)

  16'5"
  I 80
  Underpass / low clearance; Under: San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge
  Source: OpenStreetMap

• Low clearance underpass (motorway link)

  14'3"
  Underpass / low clearance
  Source: OpenStreetMap

• Low clearance — Bacon Street

  15'0"
  Bacon Street
  Underpass / low clearance
  Source: OpenStreetMap

• Low clearance — Paul Avenue

  14'9"
  Paul Avenue
  Underpass / low clearance
  Source: OpenStreetMap

• Low clearance — Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway (I 80)

  16'5"
  I 80
  Underpass / low clearance; Under: San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge
  Source: OpenStreetMap

• Low clearance — Hollis Street

  15'4"
  Hollis Street
  Underpass / low clearance
  Source: OpenStreetMap

• Low clearance — 4th Street

  12'6"
  4th Street
  Underpass / low clearance
  Source: OpenStreetMap

• Low clearance underpass (service)

  8'0"
  Underpass / low clearance
  Source: OpenStreetMap

• Low clearance — South Airport Boulevard

  14'5"
  South Airport Boulevard
  Underpass / low clearance
  Source: OpenStreetMap

• Low clearance underpass (service)

  8'2"
  Underpass / low clearance
  Source: OpenStreetMap

• Low clearance — Sunset Boulevard

  14'0"
  Sunset Boulevard
  Underpass / low clearance
  Source: OpenStreetMap

• Low clearance — Redwood Highway Frontage Road

  15'3"
  Redwood Highway Frontage Road
  Underpass / low clearance
  Source: OpenStreetMap

• Low clearance — 4th Street

  13'10"
  4th Street
  Underpass / low clearance
  Source: OpenStreetMap

• Low clearance — El Camino Real (CA 82)

  15'3"
  CA 82
  Underpass / low clearance
  Source: OpenStreetMap

• Low clearance — El Camino Real (CA 82)

  15'3"
  CA 82
  Underpass / low clearance
  Source: OpenStreetMap

• Low clearance underpass (service)

  13'4"
  Underpass / low clearance
  Source: OpenStreetMap

• Low clearance — Cortland Avenue

  14'1"
  Cortland Avenue
  Underpass / low clearance
  Source: OpenStreetMap

• Low clearance — Blanken Avenue

  14'9"
  Blanken Avenue
  Underpass / low clearance
  Source: OpenStreetMap

• Low clearance — Brannan Street

  15'5"
  Brannan Street
  Underpass / low clearance
  Source: OpenStreetMap

• Low clearance — Lincoln Boulevard

  15'1"
  Lincoln Boulevard
  Underpass / low clearance
  Source: OpenStreetMap

• Low clearance underpass (service)

  15'0"
  Underpass / low clearance
  Source: OpenStreetMap

• Low clearance underpass (service)

  9'0"
  Underpass / low clearance
  Source: OpenStreetMap

• Low clearance underpass (service)

  8'2"
  Underpass / low clearance
  Source: OpenStreetMap

• Low clearance — Cabrillo Highway (CA 1)

  15'0"
  CA 1
  Underpass / low clearance
  Source: OpenStreetMap

• Low clearance underpass (service)

  8'2"
  Underpass / low clearance
  Source: OpenStreetMap

• Low clearance — Redwood Highway (US 101)

  15'3"
  US 101
  Underpass / low clearance
  Source: OpenStreetMap

• Low clearance underpass (service)

  11'9"
  Underpass / low clearance
  Source: OpenStreetMap