About this Location

Facility Overview

Situated in the heart of Columbia’s historic Five Points neighborhood, the parking facility at 2100 Pendleton St provides vital, accessible parking for visitors, university students, and professionals alike. Configured as an open-air surface lot, the facility allows for swift ingress and egress without the tight ramps or structural columns found in multi-level garages. Because it is completely open without an overhead deck, the lot features unlimited vertical clearance, making it exceptionally accommodating for high-roof conversion vans, full-size SUVs, lifted pickup trucks, and commercial service vehicles. Clear driving lanes and well-delineated stalls facilitate comfortable maneuvering even during busy evening and weekend hours.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

This location puts visitors squarely in one of Columbia\'s most celebrated shopping, dining, and entertainment corridors. Notable nearby destinations and travel times include:

Five Points Entertainment & Dining District: Immediate access; steps away from acclaimed local dining, coffee shops, boutiques, and nightlife along Harden Street, Saluda Avenue, and Greene Street.
University of South Carolina (USC) Campus: Approximately a 5 to 10-minute walk (0.4–0.7 miles) to central campus landmarks, including the historic Horseshoe, academic halls, and student dormitories.
Maxcy Gregg Park & Pool: Just a 5-minute walk (0.3 miles) to public greenways, open park fields, and municipal recreation.
Martin Luther King Jr. Park & Community Center: Located approximately 0.4 miles away, easily reached on foot in under 8 minutes.
South Carolina State House & Main Street District: Located roughly 1.2 miles west, accessible via a short 4-minute drive or direct bus ride.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Drivers can access the parking lot directly via Pendleton Street, conveniently positioned near major Columbia thoroughfares including Harden Street (SC-16), Blossom Street, and Gervais Street (US-1/US-378). This central positioning provides smooth vehicular links to Interstate 77 to the east and Interstate 126/Interstate 26 to the west. Public transit connectivity is seamless, with multiple COMET (Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority) bus routes serving stops along Harden and Blossom Streets, providing direct transit lines across metropolitan Columbia.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Straightforward ground-level layout with zero height restrictions.
Designated Accessible Stalls: Standard ADA-accessible parking spaces located close to street access points.
Pedestrian Convenience: Well-lit perimeter and sidewalks offering direct, level connection to nearby storefronts and cafes.
Modern Payment Support: Easy pay-by-plate or mobile parking application options standard to municipal and district parking operations in Five Points.

Ideal For

Five Points Shoppers & Diners: Fast, convenient parking for boutique shopping, daily errands, and weekend patio dining.
Nightlife & Weekend Visitors: Dependable vehicle staging for visitors exploring the lively Five Points bar and live music scene.
USC Commuters & Guests: Practical walking-distance parking option for campus visitors, faculty, and students attending events or meetings.
Local Service Providers: Ideal for contractors or commercial vehicles needing high-clearance open parking close to downtown Columbia.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Five Points is a bustling destination, especially during Thursday through Saturday evenings and university game days. If visiting during peak dinner rushes or major seasonal events such as the annual St. Pat\'s in Five Points celebration, plan to arrive early to secure a convenient stall. Ensure your vehicle license plate is clearly visible if paying via digital app, and double-check posted signage for any time limits or residential permit zones on adjacent residential side streets.