About
SP+ Parking is a general valet and parking management provider serving Seaside, operating under ownership by Metropolis following a take-private acquisition completed in 2024. Founded in 1929, the company brings decades of operational experience across hospitality, airport, and major venue contexts. SP+ offers hotel and resort valet as well as large venue valet, and may also support corporate and private event valet engagements.
Services offered
Service areas
Where they work
Venue types SP+ Parking works across California.
Airports (e.g., Des Moines International Airport; Harry Reid International Airport)Brightline Orlando StationOn-street parking system for the City of Jackson, MississippiHotels / hospitality valet operationsCruise port terminals
At a glance
| Founded | 1929 |
|---|---|
| Ownership | Owned by Metropolis (take-private completed 2024) |
| Headquarters | Mission St And, Ocean Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921, USA |
| Phone | (408) 293-6115 |
How SP+ Parking compares in Seaside
| Operator | Focus | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SP+ Parking | 5 service types | 1929 | Listed |
| National Parking & Valet | hotel-resort-valet, restaurant-valet | - | Listed |
| National Parking & Valet | hotel-resort-valet, restaurant-valet | - | Listed |
| National Parking & Valet | general-valet | - | Listed |
Reputation
Owned by Metropolis (take-private completed 2024) has operated since 1929 .
Common questions
What types of venues has SP+ Parking managed parking or valet operations for?
SP+ has operated at airports including Des Moines International Airport and Harry Reid International Airport, hotels and hospitality properties, cruise port terminals, Brightline Orlando Station, and the City of Jackson, Mississippi on-street parking system.
Who owns SP+ Parking?
SP+ Parking is owned by Metropolis, which completed a take-private acquisition of the company in 2024.
How long has SP+ Parking been in operation?
SP+ Parking was founded in 1929.
What valet service types does SP+ Parking offer?
SP+ offers general valet, hotel and resort valet, and major venue valet. Corporate event valet and private event valet are also attributed to the operator, though with lower confidence.
Before you book SP+ Parking
A short checklist for booking valet. We have prefilled answers based on this operator's public information; confirm the rest with them directly.
- Staff and trainingSP+ Parking staffs hospitality venues regularly. Ask how many attendants they will assign for your guest count and whether attendants are background-checked.
- Permits and venue coordinationSP+ Parking works recurring venues including Airports (e.g., Des Moines International Airport; Harry Reid International Airport), Brightline Orlando Station, On-street parking system for the City of Jackson, Mississippi, so they typically coordinate permits with venue staff. Confirm the process for your specific venue.
- Has SP+ Parking staffed operations at venues or properties similar to yours?SP+ Parking has staffed venues including Airports (e.g., Des Moines International Airport; Harry Reid International Airport), Brightline Orlando Station, On-street parking system for the City of Jackson, Mississippi. Ask whether they have staffed your specific venue, and request a reference or two.
- Booking termsSP+ Parking has operated since 1929 (97 years), which usually means published booking terms. Confirm deposit amount, cancellation terms, and when the final headcount is locked.
- Does SP+ Parking staff its Seaside operations with direct employees or subcontractors?Ask whether attendants are W-2 employees or 1099 subcontractors. This affects insurance and accountability.