3-hour parking now at J St Marina

A couple of weeks ago, I talked about how parking at the J St Marina has been getting harder to find, and it looks like changes are already happening.

Lately, every time I’ve been down there, the lots have been packed, not just in front of the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, but also in the older parking area near the marina and pier. What stood out was that the number of cars didn’t really match the number of people actually out enjoying the park, so it was pretty clear the spaces were being used for more than just marina visitors.

Now the Port of San Diego has stepped in. After doing a parking lot analysis, they’ve put in a new three-hour parking limit at the J Street Marina. This is now in effect seven days a week, so if you’re heading down there, make sure you’re keeping an eye on the time.

I haven’t heard of any tickets or towing yet, but I’d expect enforcement to start picking up soon. With the new resort open and more bayfront construction underway, parking will only get tighter as spaces continue to be reduced or repurposed for future projects.

I’ll keep watching what happens and share updates as things change, so stay tuned.