Find parking near Chinatown

Chinatown sits just north of Downtown Los Angeles, tucked between the 110 and 101 freeways, and blends historic plazas, neon-lit storefronts, and family-run eateries with a growing arts and nightlife scene. Visitors come for landmarks like Central Plaza with its pagoda-style architecture, the Chinatown East and West Gates, nearby Los Angeles State Historic Park, and close access to Union Station and Dodger Stadium, all of which make the area lively throughout the day and into the evening.

Because of its central location and narrow, busy streets, traffic can be heavy at peak hours and during game days or weekends, and street parking near Central Plaza, Broadway, and Hill Street tends to fill quickly. Drivers will find a mix of metered curbside spaces, small surface lots, and larger paid garages scattered around the neighborhood, each with its own posted rules, time limits, and pricing, so it is important to read local signs carefully and confirm the latest regulations with official city sources before you park. Booking parking in Chinatown in advance helps you skip circling the block, reduces stress, and makes it easier to focus on exploring the neighborhood’s restaurants, shops, and cultural attractions.