About this Location

Facility Overview

The Fifth & Mission / Yerba Buena Garage (commonly known as the Public Parking Garage at Mission and 5th) is one of San Francisco\'s premier, high-capacity municipal parking facilities. Centrally located in the vibrant SoMa (South of Market) and Union Square threshold, this multi-level covered structure offers over 2,500 secure vehicular stalls. The facility features wide driving lanes, comprehensive floor-by-floor directional signage, and modern automated gate access. Passenger vehicles, compact cars, crossovers, and standard SUVs can easily navigate the garage. The clearance height is 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 m), making it suitable for standard personal vehicles while requiring high-roof conversion vans, lifted trucks, and commercial cargo haulers to seek off-street surface alternatives.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Situated in the heart of downtown San Francisco, this garage offers unprecedented walkability to premier arts, shopping, and entertainment districts:

Moscone Center: Less than a 5-minute walk (0.2 miles) to North, South, and West convention halls.
Union Square: A 5-minute stroll (0.3 miles) north to luxury shopping, major department stores, and seasonal public plazas.
Yerba Buena Gardens & Center for the Arts: Just across Mission Street, offering manicured lawns, fountains, and contemporary exhibitions.
SFMOMA (San Francisco Museum of Modern Art): Approximately 6 minutes on foot (0.3 miles).
Market Street Retail & Theatres: Minutes away from the Golden Gate Theatre, the Warfield, and the historic cable car turnaround at Powell and Market.
Oracle Park & Chase Center: A quick 10-minute Muni Metro ride or roughly 20-minute walk south along 4th Street to Giants baseball and Warriors basketball.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

The facility provides exceptional vehicular access with dual multi-lane entrances and exits situated on both Mission Street (between 4th and 5th Streets) and Minna Street. This multi-portal layout streamlines traffic dispersion during peak rush hours and large convention dismissals. Motorists enjoy convenient access to and from Interstate 80 (Bay Bridge/East Bay), Highway 101, and Interstate 280 via the 4th, 5th, and 6th Street arterial corridors. For those connecting with transit, the garage sits directly above the Powell Street BART and Muni Metro station, placing the entire regional rail and light rail network immediately at your doorstep.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

24/7 Covered Parking: Multi-level, weather-protected parking structure with round-the-clock entry and exit.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging: Designated Level 2 EV charging stations available on lower levels.
Security & Safety: On-site security personnel, regular facility patrols, and extensive 24/7 CCTV surveillance throughout all decks.
Accessible Stalls: ADA-compliant accessible parking stalls located adjacent to elevator lobbies on every floor.
Flexible Payment Systems: Automated touchless pay-on-foot kiosks accepting credit/debit cards, cash, mobile payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay), and integration with digital reservation platforms.
Bicycle Parking: Secure bicycle racks and bike cage parking options on-site.

Ideal For

Convention Attendees & Exhibitors: Safe, covered parking just steps from Moscone Center events.
Downtown Commuters & Business Travelers: Dependable weekday workspace parking near Financial District and SoMa offices.
Cultural & Museum Visitors: Convenient access to SFMOMA, Yerba Buena Arts, and surrounding galleries.
Shoppers & Theatergoers: Stress-free parking for dining in SoMa and shopping around Union Square.
Sports Fans: Strategic parking near transit to bypass game-day stadium congestion at Oracle Park or Chase Center.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Because the garage serves Moscone Center and major events, peak arrival times around 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM on convention weekdays can experience brief queuing. Drivers arriving during large conferences are encouraged to enter via the Minna Street side to bypass Mission Street pedestrian and bus traffic. Remember to note your parking level and stall letter/number or snap a quick photo with your phone before heading down the elevators. In compliance with San Francisco safety best practices, never leave valuables or bags visible in your vehicle.