Broadway Spring Center

Oh ffs… yes, you pay for parking in DTLA and no, it’s not cheap if you’re using a garage. Now that that’s out of the way, let’s move on…
I am a monthly user of the garage and although some balk at the $ 175 price tag, I don’t hesitate to say this is probably the cleanest, most secure and not to mention, well managed garages in the area… AND it’s 24 hours in/​out –this is non-​negotiable for me.
I used to garage my car at Joe’s 530 Spring location. Over the course of the last year, I watched the prices climb from $ 130 to $ 160 and as of this past July to $ 175. That was the final straw. Not only was it far less convenient, they recently took out the security guard and don’t guarantee a space… even as they rent it out to film crews while screwing the monthlies. Enough said: it time to break up with Joe’s. (I didn’t cry.)
Simply put, Broadway Spring Center is clean, the garage is stocked with security cameras and yes, I’ve seen them watching what’s going on –they’re not simply there to make you feel taken care of. These guys are doing their job & doing it well. I’m not harassed as I walk through the corridor to get to my building and the security guards are personable and friendly to both me and my dog. (My dog is more popular and well-​liked than I!) Yeah, it’s pricey if you’re here as a daily user, but for monthlies who live/​work in the area, the convenience and all else I’ve mentioned is well worth the cost.
To those not in the area but interested in coming to Grand Central: they charge a FLAT RATE of $ 5 on Saturday and Sunday to those who are coming to DTLA on a weekend… Very reasonable if you ask me given that you can park all day if you wish. Avoid meters and street parking here. It’s not worth the hassle and tickets (even unwarranted tickets) are ridiculously common. It’s $ 5 people. Come on.

I never fan of paying for parking, but this one just definite top of bucket list and will not ever packed that spot ever again. I was trying to park in the Grand Central Market but since I never park there before was having problem finding the entrance. This parking structure was located right across and I thought this might it. Since it said Public parking, but soon I realize this is not the right parking structure. There is no way of going back since is operated by machine. The worst of the rate they charging, is the highest in this area. $ 10 if is over 40 minutes… This is why I hated driving to a real area in downtown, you can’t just park in the street and looking for direction, Since most street meter are been taken, only structure are available and usually are ripoff unless you go with some validation.

A welcome reprieve from the heat in downtown L.A. This place is somewhat hidden. It’s basically a corridor connecting Spring and Broadway streets. Not sure why this is categorized as a parking structure.
It’s a great place to relax during your walks through downtown. It’s relatively clean, safe and not crowded. There are a few benches and lots of shade in the back (check out my pics). There’s also some sort of modern looking fountain to sit and stare at.