Well, this is one of the parking lots at the core of Pasadena. It's surrounded by all the popular…read morefood/drinks shops along with plenty of shopping stores like Apple Store, Sephora, MINISO, etc. It used to be free but now it's $1 for the first 2 hours. Super cheap regardless and very much recommended to park here when you visit Pasadena. Each hour after the 2 hr threshold is +$1 and can go up to max of $12 daily. Inside the large parking structure has couple basement levels along with upper levels. There's plenty of parking spots to go around and each spot is not too tight which is great. Easily manageable to drive around to find a spot as well as a car cleaning service in the basement level. Only condition to speed up the process is to pay at one of their machines before you go to your car. The exit gate can scan your license plate and the gate lifts itself, very streamline.

Decent parking price…read more First 2 hours is $1. Each additional hour after that is $2 per hour. Daily maximum is $12. There are multiple entrances and it's near a lot of different restaurants and cafes. It's quite a convenient location to park. I paid at a kisosk but people can also pay when exiting.

There's a couple parking structures in this area of Pasadena, some street parking, or if you're…read moreokay with walking free parking and you just have to traverse some distance. Just make sure you read the signs so you don't get ticketed or towed, since we've definitely seen some live ticketing happening while dining here and of course, don't leave valuables in your car. This is probably one of the top urine smelling parking structures I've been to, but I guess it depends which stairwell you have to exit from, since I've been spared this a handful of times (not all the time). People speed in here and are pretty reckless too, so keep your head on a swivel, or better yet, just park on the roof. Some of the lower level spots can get a bit tight. Take your parking pass ticket with you so you can pay at the machine before leaving. You don't have to insert the ticket again because nowadays, most parking lots use Big Brother technology to read your license plate and identify if you've paid or not (I'm assuming). $1 for 2-ish hours is not bad! Especially if you're just in and out to grab a quick bite or to do some shopping. Random, but don't get suckered into going to the Church of Scientology right next to the parking lot pedestrian exit. I saw cookies and almost walked in immediately.

Review #989 2026-059…read more Old Town Pasadena no longer has garages that offer free parking for the 1st 90 minutes. De Lacey Garage is 1 of 3 "Park & Walk" city-owned garages that offers the cheapest rates in the area; Schoolhouse Garage (33 E. Green St.) & Marriott Garage (48 N. Raymond Ave.) are the other 2 sister garages. Both De Lacey & Schoolhouse (1 block east) Garages are more centrally located in Old Town, whereas Marriott Garage is at the edge across from Memorial Park. Rates (as of April 2026): $1: 1st 2 hours $2/hour thereafter $12 daily maximum Or if you truly don't want to pay, you could walk a few blocks west & park at Ralph's (320 W. Colorado Blvd.); however, I'm not sure how vigilant the supermarket is about towing if you're not a customer. When I was a student at Pasadena City College, there was free street parking & limited free time in parking garages in Old Town Pasadena. Since 07/2022, the longstanding 1st 90 minutes of free parking in city-owned parking garages were eliminated & a new policy was implemented to $1 for the 1st 2-hours to fund maintenance & repairs. I was in the area for a Yelp event & wasn't sure if I can find free parking nearby & with my time constraints to return in time for my daughter's swim meet, it was easier to use a parking garage. Luckily, De Lacey Garage is just around the corner of Lather so it was perfect! When I returned to my car, I had a hard time spotting the payment kiosk(s) since there's notices that state you need to pay first before attempting to exit. There was no kiosk by the stairs & elevator, which would be a sensible location to place a kiosk since it's an exit point. I looked at both ends & didn't see one, so I drove to the exit & paid there. It wasn't until I checked the reviews that there's only 1 payment kiosk & it's located at the ground level. If you're planning to dine or shop in Old Town Pasadena, I recommend parking here at De Lacey Garage or Schoolhouse Garage; they're centrally located & cheaper than metered parking.

Review #938 2026-002…read more I was in the area for a belated New Year's Day lunch with my brother at Auntie Qiu Kitchen. The restaurant doesn't have parking, though there's some street parking on Main St. & the adjacent streets. It was a rainy day & I didn't want to park too far away. Luckily, First Street Parking Structure sits just behind the restaurant, off 1st & Main Sts., though we entered from Garfield Ave. The free parking structure offers 4 hours of parking from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, & it's not gated or guarded so not sure what happens if you extend the time limit or park before/after business hours. There's other signage that says parking is for business patrons only, all others will be towed & to call (626) 570-5168 for towed cars. I didn't bother waiting for spaces to open up, & went straight to the roof for parking since it was during lunch rush. It was about 1/2 full on that last stretch. I think there's 4 levels of parking? The sky was dark & gloomy, yet the structure wasn't well-lit; other reviewers cautioned safety concerns due to theft, lack of lighting, & loitering. I'm glad my car was still in one piece when I was done with lunch. Whew! There's a pocket garden just north of the structure, but I'm not sure if it's a part of First Street Parking Structure. It has a couple of benches, a couple of citrus trees (possibly lemon or orange?), & a short walkway. The structure is in a prime location surrounded by a dozen plus restaurants & other businesses, so it's convenient but concerning since it's not that visible with foot traffic & may pose safety issues. I might try for the surrounding area for the 2-hr. street parking when the weather's better.

Be careful, got my catalytic converter stolen while parking here at 1pm on a weekend.read more

I was in Downtown Arcadia for an event. I didn't know if there would be parking at the restaurant…read moreor street parking or public parking. Luckily, there are signs on Huntington Blvd that led me to a good size public parking lot. And it's FREE. Yay! Thank you!! Public parking lot is between S Santa Anita Ave and S First St from west to east AND Huntington Dr and Wheeler Ave from south to north. There is an entry way that you drive into to get to the parking lot between Huntington Dr and Wheeler Ave. Please do read the signs as on certain days parking is 4 hours only between 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Free parking in South Pasadena downtown…read more It's a large parking lot, with angled parking, 1 block away from Fair Oaks Avenue, which seems to the main street in South Pasadena. It makes all the businesses on that street accessible, even if their dedicated lots are full. And it was a real pleasant surprise that the lot was so large (a lot of full size spots, including some EV) and that it was free for 4 hours. We came during the day when it wasn't very full, but not sure how full it gets during the night. But it definitely makes us want to come more often since we know parking isn't so bad.

FREE parking structure located near Alhambra downtown. There are 5 floors plus roof parking. Very…read morevery clean! Aisles are wide which is great. Appears safe which is good. Elevators and stairs are available for use. Convienently located on Main Street. There are no booths or security guards. Lower floor has limited time parking. Other floors allow 4 hours parking from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Please read the signs. It can get busy and crowded especially on the weekends. Come early to grab a parking spot! I know I'll be back to park here the next time. Thank you Mosaic!

This free parking structure is definitely better than the one across the street. The stairwells are…read morelit up at night for your safety. There are no security guards here. However, there are parking enforcers, so don't park here longer than 4 hours or else you'll get a ticket. Better yet, don't leave your car here overnight, your car will totally get towed. The parking spaces are pretty wide and big. On the first floor, it's only 20 minute parking. So if you are parking longer than 20 minutes, move your car elsewhere or else you'll get a ticket. Don't say I didn't warn you.

This is the best place to park, the guys are really nice that work here. It is safe and…read moreconveniently located. I will miss them when the Metro takes over their lot!

Advertised as $4/hr, I was charged $6 an hour for a 2.5 hr visit. $18 dollars for '3 hrs' is…read moreridiculous. I would rather walk 1/2 a mile from another parking lot. I asked the parking attendant and he said, "no its $18." Do not park here.