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Valet parking in San Diego, CA
9 valet parking operators serve San Diego, CA, and the most listed services are General Valet Service, Corporate Event Valet, and Hospital & Medical Valet.
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San Diego, CA
- General Valet Service
- Hotel & Resort Valet
- Hospital & Medical Valet
- Major Venue Valet
- Corporate Event Valet
Ace Parking serves the Aventine La Jolla area of San Diego, operating as part of a parking management company that has been in operation since 1950. The company is family-owned and provides parking and valet services…
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San Diego, CA
- Restaurant Valet
- Hotel & Resort Valet
- Hospital & Medical Valet
- Private Event Valet
- Corporate Event Valet
Black Diamond Parking Lot is a corporation-owned valet parking provider based in San Bernardino, serving a broad service area of 28 locations across the region. The company holds DBE, ACDBE, SBA, and MBE designations,…
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San Diego, CA
- Restaurant Valet
- Hotel & Resort Valet
- Hospital & Medical Valet
- Private Event Valet
- Corporate Event Valet
- Major Venue Valet
- General Valet Service
Black Diamond Valet DTR Lot is a valet parking provider based in Moreno Valley, serving clients across Southern California and the Las Vegas area. The company covers a range of contexts including restaurants, hotels and…
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Fox Auto Parks is a parking operator based in Coronado serving customers since 2001. The company provides parking and valet services connected to major transportation hubs, with documented service at San Diego…
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San Diego, CA
- General Valet Service
- Hospital & Medical Valet
- Hotel & Resort Valet
- Major Venue Valet
- Corporate Event Valet
- Restaurant Valet
LAZ Parking is a privately held parking and valet operator serving Columbus, Ohio, with roots going back to 1981. The company manages facilities including Millennium Park Garages, Dorrian Green Garage, and Peninsula…
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San Diego, CA
- Private Event Valet
- Hotel & Resort Valet
- Hospital & Medical Valet
- Restaurant Valet
- General Valet Service
- Corporate Event Valet
- Wedding Valet
Michelle's Valet Service is a valet provider based in San Bernardino serving clients across Southern California. The company handles private events, hotel and resort properties, hospital and medical facilities, and…
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National Parking & Valet is a corporate-owned valet provider based in Monterey. The company offers general valet service to clients across the area.
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Pacific Coast Valet, Inc. is a general valet provider based in Encinitas, California, serving the San Diego coast. The company has staffed locations including Ruth's Chris in Del Mar, Pacific Coast Grill in Encinitas,…
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San Diego, CA
- Corporate Event Valet
- Private Event Valet
- Wedding Valet
- Hotel & Resort Valet
- Restaurant Valet
- Hospital & Medical Valet
- General Valet Service
Preferred Valet Parking, LLC is a veteran-owned valet provider based in San Diego, California. The company serves a wide range of settings including hotels, restaurants, healthcare facilities, corporate events,…
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Valet regulations in San Diego
San Diego regulates valet through its curb and right-of-way rules. Reserving street space for a valet zone requires the Valet Parking Authorization Permit and the Valet Parking Zone Permit.
Regulator: City Traffic Engineer / Transportation Engineer's office (Traffic Engineering Division); permit issued by City Manager
Permits: Valet Parking Authorization Permit, Valet Parking Zone Permit
Insurance minimum: Certificate of liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000, listing the City as additional insured
Fees: New Application Fee $600.00; Renewal Application Fee (annual) $317.00, per the City's official 2022 application form still cited as current
Municipal code: San Diego Municipal Code §86.03.1, Division 22 'Valet Parking' (sections referenced include §86.2201 and §86.2204); also §142.0555(b)(2) (tandem parking for valet associated with restaurant use)
If you are hiring valet in San Diego, note the permit attaches to the curb location: confirm your operator or venue holds one for the event address.
Last verified: July 2026
Do valet operators in San Diego need a permit or license?
Yes. San Diego requires the Valet Parking Authorization Permit and the Valet Parking Zone Permit.
What insurance do valet operators need in San Diego?
San Diego's stated minimum: Certificate of liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000, listing the City as additional insured.
How much does a valet permit cost in San Diego?
Per the city's published figures: New Application Fee $600.00; Renewal Application Fee (annual) $317.00, per the City's official 2022 application form still cited as current.
Where do valet operators apply in San Diego?
Applications go through the departments listed above. The official application is linked above. The governing rules are in San Diego Municipal Code §86.03.1, Division 22 'Valet Parking' (sections referenced include §86.2201 and §86.2204); also §142.0555(b)(2) (tandem parking for valet associated with restaurant use).
Valet pricing in San Diego
What drives valet cost
Vehicle count. How many cars guests will arrive in
Hours. Length of the staffing block, typically 4 to 8 hours
Day of week. Saturday weddings cost more than Tuesday corporate
Venue type. Indoor garages cost less to staff than long outdoor driveways
San Diego labor market
Parking attendants in the San Diego metro earn a median of $18.25/hr (mean $20.04). The metro has roughly 3,220 attendants across 304 operator establishments (NAICS 812930).
San Diego's parking attendant workforce numbers 3,220 employed across 304 establishments, with a median wage of $18.25/hr and a mean of $20.04/hr. Both figures sit above the California statewide median of $16.50/hr, reflecting the metro's active hospitality and tourism economy. Demand concentrated around downtown, coastal resort corridors, and major event venues supports a labor market that trends toward the higher end of the state wage range, a factor that valet operators typically incorporate into service pricing.
Data: BLS OEWS, Census CBP. See full methodology.
Typical range in San Diego
$37 to $ 64 per attendant per hour is typical in the San Diego metro .
This is the billed rate the host pays per attendant. It covers the attendant's wages, payroll tax, insurance, gear, and the operator's margin, so it runs well above what an attendant is paid per hour.
Quote may vary by event size, day of week, and venue. Get a quote for an exact figure.
Typical bands by service
| Service | Per attendant / hour |
|---|---|
| Wedding Valet | $40 to $73 |
| Corporate Event Valet | $40 to $69 |
| Private Event Valet | $37 to $66 |
| Funeral Valet | $33 to $55 |
| Hotel & Resort Valet | $33 to $55 |
| Restaurant Valet | $27 to $46 |
| Hospital & Medical Valet | $33 to $51 |
| Major Venue Valet | $40 to $69 |
| General Valet Service | $37 to $64 |
| Bike Valet | $37 to $64 |
Frequently asked
How many valet operators serve San Diego?
9 valet operators serve San Diego, California, ranging from event-focused crews to multi-venue contract operators.
What does valet parking cost in San Diego?
Valet pricing in San Diego depends on driver count, hours, and venue type. See the cost breakdown above for San Diego's typical range and the per-service price bands.
Which valet services are most available in San Diego?
General Valet Service, Corporate Event Valet, Hospital & Medical Valet are the most-covered services in San Diego. Each links to the operators offering it.
Where do San Diego valet operators typically work?
Common venues include Corporate Events, Private Events, Restaurants, Aventine La Jolla, Dorrian Green Garage. Many operators take recurring contracts alongside event work.
How do I book a valet operator in San Diego?
Request a quote from any operator on this page. We forward your event details to that operator and up to two nearby matches.
How long have valet operators been in San Diego?
Ace Parking - Aventine La Jolla is among the longest-operating in San Diego, founded in 1950. The city has 3 operators with a published founding year.