Central Parking System

THIS PLACE SUCKS! I went to park here to go to Alcatraz with my cousin from Australia. There was one there the little machine would not let us purchase the All Day pass for $ 25 only the $ 20 pass which was weird because if it was not working then it would not let us purchasing anything. We purchased the $ 20 pass came back and there was a ticket. I tried calling these guys to pay the ticket you can not. They only want to to send a check who uses checks anymore I don’t have any I just wanted to pay by my Visa ATM but can never get a hold of these guys what the hell is going on. I have been to all the parking lots over that way never had a problem this parking lot is the WORST in the entire area.

I’m with everyone else here: SCAM, SCAM, SCAM! I parked at one of their lots just down the street from the Warfield. I too got a «ticket» several days later saying we did not pay the lot fee. Fortunately we had a receipt from the attendant and our credit card record, so I just ignored it. They make it look like a city-​issued parking ticket so B E W A R E! My husband almost fell for it but I didn’t.

NEVER NEVER USE THEIR PARKING LOTS!!!
THERE IS COMPETITION-​USE ANY OTHER LOT POSSI
If you can avoid parking in ANY of their lots — do it! Quick!
I parked in a lot across from Dock 29 to attend a luncheon.
1. The pay station wouldn’t take credit cards. The slot was taped over and disfunctional.
2. Then the pay station wouldn’t take my CASH! Great.
So a guy who was pulling out offered to give me his ticket-​no problem.
3. When I get back I have a ticket with a hyped up «fine» of $ 25 + $ 35, and if you don’t pay that in 2 weeks they add another $ 35 to the fine and turn you over to a collection agency.
4. NOW THEY WON’T EVEN TAKE A CREDIT CARD PAYMENT OVER THE PHONE-​NOT SET UP TO DO THIS EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE RAKING IN THE CASH!
NEVER NEVER USE THEIR PARKING LOTS!

I parked at your facility on Golden Gate (near the Golden Gate Theater, south side of street) last night. I was told by the attendant that the nightly fee was $ 15. I saw the signage for the meter use, but was told that was for daytime use and the evening was a different rate (which it is) and collected by him. I did look up where to park prior to my departing for the City and read (on Unilocal) that discounted or different rates were rarely honored at your lots and was relieved that you had solved the problem with an attendant. I was given a receipt and moved on.
Later that evening I was received a ticket on my windshield. Obviously, I was duped by a scumbag preying on innocent victims in your lot. I am just thankful the result wasn’t some level of physical injury or property damage. I am filing a police report and will pay you your fee of $ 15 dollars, but you have allowed a dangerous situation at this lot and I will not pay any penalty.
Area is aweful, just go to theaters near Union Square and park in the big garages — well worth the higher fee for safety! Sorry Orpheum and Golden Gate Theaters — you need more protection from your city supervisors!

Crap, that is how I describe the service at this parking garage.
I parked my ’73 Volkswagen Beetle here for two hours and paid $ 28, a fee I fully understood to be high, but knew I had to pay because other garages in the area were full and was going to be late for an appointment soon. However, the price is not what i’m griping about:
My car is old, obviously, and so she likes to warm up after resting for a couple of hours, like stretching after napping. The attendants parked my car right at the mouth of the entrance, an open area. I paid, got in my car, and started her. She was going from a slight chug to a purr when the attendant decided it was wise to knock on my window rudely and even more rudely tell me to leave quickly, with his hand over his nose and a wrinkly pug-​like facial expression. I was about to cuss him out! You have no idea. I don’t care if the businessman in his Armani suit right behind my car was annoyed or not. I paid $ 28 to park my car in a garage where hundreds of other cars park as well. They all emit gases, it’s a parking garage idiot! So I finished warming up my car, putting in my awesome deck for my stereo, and wiped my glasses clean before I pulled my happy car out of that disgusting lot.
Four attendants standing around the front of a parking garage, all chatting and not working, that’s where the money goes. They need to re-​evaluate their financial expenses and the idiots they choose to hire because they might offend someone who gives a damn.

Do not park in the Central Parking lot at Embarcadero and Battery. They do not have an attendant here, therefore you get parked in, ridiculous tickets and no security around for safety. Additionally, Bauer Limo buses are contstantly taking up half the parking lot and their conduct is less than admirable, especially if you are a woman alone. If you do need to park here, ensure that you pick a spot that is marked and in clear view.

The same scam is going on at their 50 Broadway location next to the Ferry Building. On weekends. you will see an out-​of-​order sign places on the fee machine. The following Monday, all fixed. Guy who claimed to own the lot had access to the booth, and was one of the most vulgar jerks I have ever run across. He was charging $ 15 although the sign said $ 10.

This is a SCAM!
The address above corresponds to the parking lot located on Grove and Polk. DON’T PARK HERE!
Once a parking-​gem for Davies and Opera House occasions when it was $ 5 (in the 90’s). It’s hidden and accomodates, oh I dunno, 30+ vehicles? It’s literally a 100 yard dash to the shows, but now it’s a costly $ 15 plus scam.
There was a CBS special I think that ran this scam — nice people posing as attendants who give you a parking stub in exchange for cash, and later add a (fake) ticket on your windshield. They make it look official with the address above, but its totally retardo. We’ll take you to a small claims court, b! otche$, stop wasting my energy and time.
Honestly, the lack of creativity in the scam is depressing. And the annoyance is enough to make me park in the CC lot for $ 12/​special events if I can’t find street parking. UGH.
Even hardworking, cute upscale and/​or commercial boutiques get an avg *** from me, this is one star too many…