It's not a garage - yet - but for now, a surface parking lot will do in downtown Manhattan Beach. The city has announced that as of Friday, the temporary version of Lot 3 will be open to the public, providing approximately 69 additional parking spaces in the downtown area. (Some spaces may be closed occasionally to complete the remaining construction.)

Located at Morningside Drive and 12th Street—the site of the former Lot 3 parking structure—this interim surface lot will offer free three-hour parking until a kiosk-based payment system is installed later this month.

The temporary lot addresses immediate parking needs following the emergency demolition of the original three-level Lot 3 structure, which was closed in 2024 due to significant structural safety issues identified during routine inspections.

The city is currently developing long-term plans for both the Lot 3 site and the new city property at 400 Manhattan Beach Boulevard. 

Residents and businesses can follow these planning efforts and provide input on the Project Pulse: Downtown MB webpage.