About this Location

Facility Overview

Lot 734 - Woodmont Ave Lot is a conveniently located outdoor surface parking facility positioned at 4786 Elm Street in the vibrant heart of downtown Bethesda, Maryland. Operating adjacent to the intersection of Elm Street and Woodmont Avenue, this lot offers ground-level, drive-up parking steps from premier dining, retail, and commercial offices. Unlike the multi-level underground parking decks typical of the Bethesda urban core, Lot 734 offers open-air parking with unobstructed vertical headroom. This makes it an ideal option not only for standard sedans and compact cars, but also for full-size pickup trucks, large SUVs, conversion vans, and vehicles equipped with high roof racks or cargo boxes that cannot safely enter standard height-restricted garages.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Situated in the bustling Bethesda Row shopping and entertainment district, the lot provides immediate pedestrian access to a wealth of popular venues:

Bethesda Row: Less than a 2-minute walk to top-tier retailers, boutiques, and open-air pedestrian promenades.
Landmark\'s Bethesda Row Cinema: Located just steps away, perfect for moviegoers seeking easy parking before screening independent and blockbuster films.
World-Class Dining: Immediate walking distance to renowned restaurants such as Mon Ami Gabi, Raku, Spanish Diner, Matchbox, and True Food Kitchen.
Capital Crescent Trail: Directly accessible for cyclists and walkers connecting Bethesda to Silver Spring and Georgetown.
Bethesda Metro Station (Red Line): Situated approximately 0.3 miles to the north (a brief 6- to 8-minute walk), providing swift access to Washington, D.C., Medical Center, and Rockville.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress to Lot 734 are accessible directly from Elm Street, featuring well-marked entry points designed for smooth traffic circulation. Drivers arriving via Wisconsin Avenue (MD-355) can turn west onto Elm Street, while those arriving via Arlington Road can easily access the lot heading east on Elm Street. Because it is a ground-level lot, exiting after dinner rushes or weekend shopping trips is rapid, avoiding the ramp queues common to subterranean garages. Regional commuters enjoy quick transit connections to the Capital Beltway (I-495) and easy integration with the Montgomery County Ride On bus network and WMATA Metro Red Line at the Bethesda Metrorail Station.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Generous headroom with no low-clearance ceiling constraints.
Seamless Mobile Payments: Supports pay-by-cell smartphone apps including ParkMobile and on-site automated payment stations.
Designated Accessible Spaces: Clearly marked ADA parking stalls with level pavement paths to public sidewalks.
Nighttime Illumination: High-efficiency overhead lighting illuminating the parking bays and pedestrian walkways for evening security.
Prime Pedestrian Ingress: Direct curb ramps leading directly toward the retail storefronts on Woodmont Avenue and Elm Street.

Ideal For

Shoppers & Diners: Visitors enjoying the restaurants, cafes, and boutiques along Bethesda Row and Bethesda Avenue.
Cinema Patrons: Film enthusiasts attending screenings at Bethesda Row Cinema.
Oversized Vehicle Drivers: Contractors, trade vehicles, and drivers with rooftop carriers who exceed low garage clearance limits.
Local Business Commuters: Professionals meeting clients or working in nearby Elm Street and Woodmont Avenue corporate offices.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Downtown Bethesda experiences peak parking demand during Thursday through Saturday evenings and weekend brunch hours. Using the ParkMobile application is highly recommended to start and extend your parking session remotely without returning to your vehicle. If you are visiting during weekend peak dinner hours, arriving slightly ahead of your reservation will help secure a spot quickly. Keep an eye out for pedestrian foot traffic crossing along Elm Street when entering and exiting the lot.