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Discussion in 'California & Nevada (Northern)' started by Riskinator, Aug 6, 2010.

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  1. Riskinator

    Riskinator Karting

    Feb 11, 2006
    131
    North America
    #1 Riskinator, Aug 6, 2010
    Hello,

    I am going to be visiting San Francisco and hope to have lunch or dinner at Scoma's... stroll along the wharf, etc. Question: Where is the best/secure place to park my F430 spider? Last time I was in the city parking looked like bumper cars.

    Thanks for your help!

    Ian
     
  2. xs10shl

    xs10shl Formula 3

    Dec 17, 2003
    2,037
    San Francisco
    #2 xs10shl, Aug 6, 2010
    You can leave it at Fort Mason, which is an uncrowded open lot with big spaces. About a 10 minute walk along the waterfront to the zoo - err, wharf. 20 min walk to Pier 39. You can park all day for $10, and unless there is an event going on, there is usually plenty of space. No traffic in or out and easy access, unlike the Embarcadero.
     
  3. 4RE886

    4RE886 Formula 3

    Feb 10, 2009
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    Bob
    #3 4RE886, Aug 6, 2010
    Great idea above. Scoma's has valet parking and the guys (older) are very careful. I am sure they will let you self park the car next to the restaurant.
     
  4. thoang

    thoang Formula 3
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    #4 thoang, Aug 6, 2010
    If you park on the street with no front plate, count on getting a ticket.
     
  5. dakharris

    dakharris Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #5 dakharris, Aug 6, 2010
    Nice catch, Tuan.
     
  6. Moogle

    Moogle Formula Junior

    Feb 6, 2004
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    #6 Moogle, Aug 6, 2010
    Always get front plate tickets while parked in my daily driver.
    Easy fix, attach plates, go to police station in county where ticket was issued and get it "signed off"

    $100~ ticket becomes $10 administrative fee.
     
  7. 4RE886

    4RE886 Formula 3

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    #7 4RE886, Aug 6, 2010
    Spoken from the pro. Do they know you by your first name yet? ;)
     
  8. yelcab

    yelcab F1 World Champ
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    #8 yelcab, Aug 6, 2010
    The fix it fee is now $25.
     
  9. Moogle

    Moogle Formula Junior

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    #9 Moogle, Aug 6, 2010

    They don't even bother to come outside to check the car anymore. Nice to see some cops "get it"
     
  10. Riskinator

    Riskinator Karting

    Feb 11, 2006
    131
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    #10 Riskinator, Aug 7, 2010
    Interesting. I'm driving from Alberta. We don't have front plates... they don't even issue them!
     
  11. Riskinator

    Riskinator Karting

    Feb 11, 2006
    131
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    #11 Riskinator, Aug 7, 2010
    What a great idea. Thanks!!
     

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