Review #989 2026-059…read more Old Town Pasadena no longer has garages that offer free parking for the 1st 90 minutes. De Lacey Garage is 1 of 3 "Park & Walk" city-owned garages that offers the cheapest rates in the area; Schoolhouse Garage (33 E. Green St.) & Marriott Garage (48 N. Raymond Ave.) are the other 2 sister garages. Both De Lacey & Schoolhouse (1 block east) Garages are more centrally located in Old Town, whereas Marriott Garage is at the edge across from Memorial Park. Rates (as of April 2026): $1: 1st 2 hours $2/hour thereafter $12 daily maximum Or if you truly don't want to pay, you could walk a few blocks west & park at Ralph's (320 W. Colorado Blvd.); however, I'm not sure how vigilant the supermarket is about towing if you're not a customer. When I was a student at Pasadena City College, there was free street parking & limited free time in parking garages in Old Town Pasadena. Since 07/2022, the longstanding 1st 90 minutes of free parking in city-owned parking garages were eliminated & a new policy was implemented to $1 for the 1st 2-hours to fund maintenance & repairs. I was in the area for a Yelp event & wasn't sure if I can find free parking nearby & with my time constraints to return in time for my daughter's swim meet, it was easier to use a parking garage. Luckily, De Lacey Garage is just around the corner of Lather so it was perfect! When I returned to my car, I had a hard time spotting the payment kiosk(s) since there's notices that state you need to pay first before attempting to exit. There was no kiosk by the stairs & elevator, which would be a sensible location to place a kiosk since it's an exit point. I looked at both ends & didn't see one, so I drove to the exit & paid there. It wasn't until I checked the reviews that there's only 1 payment kiosk & it's located at the ground level. If you're planning to dine or shop in Old Town Pasadena, I recommend parking here at De Lacey Garage or Schoolhouse Garage; they're centrally located & cheaper than metered parking.

This is my go-to parking garage whenever I am shopping in Pasadena. You really can't beat the price…read morewith the first two hours costing a $1! It is super convenient and within walking distance of all the shops and restaurants in the area. I have parked here many times and have never had any issues finding a spot. It's affordable, easy to use, and makes shopping in Pasadena so much more convenient.

After dining at Sugarfish, I discovered that it's located inside The Commons, a charming and…read morebeautifully designed shopping area. The atmosphere is fantastic, with outdoor seating where you can enjoy a coffee, get some work done, or just hang out and relax. A unique feature of the courtyard is the two red telephone booths, which add a fun decorative touch and make the space feel even more inviting. After our meal, I was able to shop at Williams-Sonoma, which is conveniently located here, along with other great businesses and restaurants, including: * FACILE * SOULCYCLE * Drybar * Green Street Restaurant * Lemonade Restaurant * Philz Coffee * UOVO * Mercado * Dan Modern Chinese * SUGARFISH * The Counter * TravelStore Whether you're grabbing a bite to eat, shopping, or just looking for a cozy spot to relax, The Commons is a great place to visit. Recommend you checking this place out when you're in Pasadena!

What a charming and cozy place! We had parked somewhere close by. We had a previous engagement…read moreearlier and thought of exploring the neighborhood. What caught my eye were the two red phone booths (feels like you're in London) but it had no phones inside, but it's okay! There is still a Christmas tree in the middle of all the restaurants. The places to eat here are the following: * Philz Coffee - my fave coffee shop in Pasadena! * Dan Modern Chinese * Lemonade * Mercado (Mexican cuisine) * Sugarfish by Sushi Nozawa * The Counter * Green Street Restaurant * Uovo (Italian cuisine) Some of the restaurants I had tried in other locations except for Dan Modern Chinese, Mercado, Green Street Italian and Uovo. Looking forward to try these! For retail and services, there's the Dry Bar, Soulcycle, Facile Skin Care and Williams Sonoma. It's a small complex and not too crowded. I would take family and friends here to eat and relax.

Overall, this lot is one of the cheaper options for parking in old town Pasadena, unless you are…read morehere for more than four hours. At that point, there is no difference between this lot and the one Colorado lot (my other preferred spot in the area). Making a review post because the other info here is outdated. Other than this, it comes down from four stars to three stars since the elevators are down at the moment (August 2025); therefore, if you have accessibility issues that could be an issue.

Schoolhouse parking structure is my go-to when I am in Old Town Pasadena. It's located on Greene…read moreStreet. It is close to Chef Tony's Dim Sum, Hello Gelato, YiFang, All India, 85 Bakery, and so many more dining and shopping. It does have a few spaces for free 15 mins parking... sometimes I use this option when I'm picking up a to-go order from All India. Otherwise, if I need to park longer, I'll pay $1 for the first 2 hours. For any additional hour, it's $2 each. Maximum daily or lost ticket, it's $12 total. You can't beat these prices compared to other parking facilities at other cities. Of course, it all depends on where you're at. I think most of the Pasadena parking facilities are set at these prices. Yay! They used to offer first 90 mins parking free, but that is no longer available. Oh well... we gotta go with the times. Grateful for the low parking cost especially when there are so much to see, do, and eat in Old Town Pasadena. I can spend the entire day here! Just a tip, pick a centralized parking structure before heading over to Old Town Pasadena so you don't have to walk too far to get from one end to the other end.

Conveniently located under The Paseo, this parking garage is quite spacious. There was a time when…read moreit was always packed but the shops & restaurants don't get as much business as they used to, so parking is plentiful. Parking attendants are no longer on site since the transition to an automative payment system, so be sure to pay at the machine before returning to your car. Elevators and escalators are available. I used to frequent The Paseo on a regular basis but now I'm here every six weeks for my hair appointment. Occasionally, I'll stop by to pick up something at Bath & Body Works, H&M, or one of the other shops in the complex. I appreciate the 90-minute free parking with validation ($1.50 after/$12 max) since I'm usually in & out.

When I come to the Paseo to see a movie or just to shop, I always park here due to free parking…read morewith validation which always helps. Easy to find parking. Easy to get out.

My wife and I had a great time here last night when we came to eat at Nick's Pasadena to celebrate…read moreour anniversary. We also visited Pet Food Express where we were able to pet a cute Corgi and visited the Macy nearby. I parked in the parking lot behind Nick's and depending when you go, you might have to pay or it will be free. Since I parked my car after 7pm on a Wednesday, it's free. I wasn't sure at first and tried paying at the parking machine and also through the mobile app but it wasn't working. It wasn't until I walked inside Pet Food Express and the worker let me know they stop enforcing the parking time limit after 5pm on weekdays.

I didn't even know there was a South Lake Avenue area in Pasadena until I saw the signs. I just…read morethought there are just shops along Lake Avenue. Anyway, I was at Susie's Cakes and happened to park in the back parking lot because there were no street parking available. Tons of parking in the back. You wouldn't think there are plenty of parking from the main street. There are pay parking stations. Please read the signs. Certain time limits are free. To me that's service from the city of Pasadena. Thank you!!! Otherwise, you'll have to pay for parking. Cost shouldn't be too bad though. There are actually a few blocks of shops and eateries that pertain to South Lake Avenue. Selections are fantastic. I haven't visited all of them. Here are a few mentionables... Susie's Cakes, Randy's Donuts, El Mendocino, Panda Express, and many more. Park close to where you'll be dining, shopping, and playing. Happy Shopping and Dining!!!

I imagine this space as one of the first indoor mall spaces. It's small and charming, and recently…read moreremodeled so everything is shiny and clean. There's an interesting mix of shops and services. I don't think it's a mall in the sense you could spend an afternoon here hanging out, but it's a nice quiet space to get out of the sun and enjoy a shopping center from another time.

The park is bit tricky. You have to paid for parking but over this place is great. I love hair salonread more

This outdoor shopping center is very nice, clean, and inviting, yet there are hardly any open…read morebusinesses, as it appears most have left for whatever reason. What remains are empty storefronts. It would be great if the property management company could somehow attract businesses to return here, as this is a prime location on very busy Colorado Boulevard.

its only about 1/3 occupied!! only 2 stores were even worth going into. we bought nothing yet had…read moreto pay 4.50 to park. I feel bad for the few tenants that are there. we will never be back.

This parking garage is fine, but there are cheaper parking garages in Old Town Pasadena…read more The flat rate for parking is $11 on weekends, no matter how short of a stay. It was the closest parking garage to Bone Kettle, so we parked here. We visited on a Sunday afternoon and they had plenty of parking. Surprisingly, there were a lot of cars in the garage when we came back. None of the pay stations were working so there was a parking attendant at the gate collecting money before you exit.

Do not use this parking structure. They do not honor validation. They charge full amount.read more