Where to Park
Comprehensive list of all City parking rates and fees as of July 1, 2018
Santa Monica Pier
There are several options for parking near the Pier:
Parking is available on the Santa Monica Pier deck, accessed via the ramp at the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Colorado Avenue. This parking lot is open 24 hours a day. Rates are as follows:
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Summer
Apr 1 - Oct 31
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Winter
Nov 1 - Mar 31
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Weekends |
$3 Per hour
$15 Max Per Entry
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$3 Per Hour
$12 Max Per Entry
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Weekdays |
$3 Per hour
$15 Max Per Entry
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$2 Per Hour
$10 Max Per Entry
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Buses or RVs |
Not Allowed |
Not Allowed |
Disabled Placards/Plates |
Free |
Free |
Parking is also available at Lot 1 North, located immediately north of the Pier at 1550 Pacific Coast Highway. Lot 1 North is open daily from 6:00 AM to 2 AM Please see the rates for Central Beach parking below.
Short-term parking is available at 1640 Appian Way. The lot is open daily from sunrise to sunset. The rate is $1.00 per hour with a 2 hour maximum.
Beach
Parking is available at beach lots from sunrise to sunset, 7 days a week, except for Lot 1 North, which is open from 6 AM to midnight. Rates and locations are as follows:
Annenberg Community Beach House
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Summer
Apr 1 - Oct 31
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Winter
Nov 1 - Mar 31
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Daily |
$3 Per Hour
$12 Max Per Entry
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$3 Per Hour
$8 Max Per Entry
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Buses or RVs |
Not Allowed |
Not Allowed |
Disabled Placards/Plates |
Free |
Free |
North Beach Zone (Lots 4N - 9N)
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Summer
Apr 1 - Oct 31
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Winter
Nov 1 - Mar 31
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Weekends |
$12 Per Entry |
$10 Per Entry |
Weekdays |
$10 Per Entry |
$7 Per Entry |
Buses (per entry) |
6X Daily Rate |
6X Daily Rate |
RVs (per entry) |
4X Daily Rate |
4X Daily Rate |
Disabled Placards/Plates |
Free |
Free |
Central Beach Zone (Lots 1N, 3N, 2S, and 3S)
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Summer
Apr 1 - Oct 31
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Winter
Nov 1 - Mar 31
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Weekends |
$14 Per Entry |
$10 Per Entry |
Weekdays |
$14 Per Entry |
$7 Per Entry |
Buses (per entry) |
6X Daily Rate |
6X Daily Rate |
RVs (per entry) |
4X Daily Rate |
4X Daily Rate |
Disabled Placards/Plates |
Free |
Free |
Short-Term Parking |
$1 Per Hour
2 Hours Max
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$1 Per Hour
2 Hours Max
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South Beach Zone (Lots 4S and 5S)
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Summer
Apr 1 - Oct 31
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Winter
Nov 1 - Mar 31
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Weekends |
$12 Per Entry |
$10 Per Entry |
Weekdays |
$10 Per Entry |
$7 Per Entry |
Entry after 4 PM |
Daily Rate |
Daily Rate |
Buses (per entry) |
3X Daily Rate |
3X Daily Rate |
RVs (per entry) |
4X Daily Rate |
4X Daily Rate |
Disabled Placards/Plates |
Free |
Free |
Short-Term Parking |
$1 Per Hour
2 Hours Max
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$1 Per Hour
2 Hours Max
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Downtown, the Third Street Promenade, and the Civic Center
Parking is available at our Downtown structures, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are 13 structures/garages and 5 surface lots throughout the area. Rates and locations for the structures are listed below.
Parking Structures 1 - 8 and Ken Edwards Center
Parking Advisory
The following Downtown parking structures are undergoing structural repairs and maintenance work during the time frames indicated below. The number of available parking spaces will be reduced during these time frames as a result. Please plan accordingly if you plan on utilizing any of these facilities.
Per Entry |
Weekday
Mon - Fri
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Weekend
Sat & Sun
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FIRST 90 MINUTES |
FREE |
FREE |
1.5 - 2.0 Hours |
$2.00 |
$2.00 |
2.0 - 2.5 Hours |
$3.50 |
$4.00 |
2.5 - 3.0 Hours |
$5.00 |
$6.00 |
3.0 - 3.5 Hours |
$7.00 |
$8.50 |
3.5 - 4.0 Hours |
$9.00 |
$11.00 |
4.0 - 4.5 Hours |
$11.50 |
$14.00 |
4.5 - 5.0 Hours |
$14.00 |
$17.00 |
5.0 - 5.5 Hours |
$17.00 |
$21.00 |
5.5 Hours or More |
$20.00 |
$25.00 |
Daily Maximum |
$20.00 |
$25.00 |
Lost Ticket (Each) |
$20.00 |
$25.00 |
Parking Structure 9
Per Entry |
Weekday
Mon - Fri
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Weekend
Sat & Sun
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FIRST 90 MINUTES |
FREE |
FREE |
1.5 - 2.0 Hours |
$2.00 |
$2.00 |
2.0 - 2.5 Hours |
$3.00 |
$3.50 |
2.5 - 3.0 Hours |
$4.00 |
$5.00 |
3.0 - 3.5 Hours |
$5.50 |
$7.00 |
3.5 - 4.0 Hours |
$7.00 |
$9.00 |
4.0 - 4.5 Hours |
$9.00 |
$11.50 |
4.5 - 5.0 Hours |
$11.00 |
$14.00 |
5.0 - 5.5 Hours |
$14.00 |
$17.00 |
5.5 Hours or More |
$17.00 |
$20.00 |
Daily Maximum |
$17.00 |
$20.00 |
Lost Ticket (Each) |
$17.00 |
$20.00 |
Parking Structure 10
Per Entry |
Weekday
Mon - Fri
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Weekend
Sat & Sun
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FIRST 30 MINUTES |
$0.50 |
$0.50 |
0.50 - 1.0 Hour |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
1.0 - 1.5 Hours |
$1.50 |
$1.50 |
1.5 - 2.0 Hours |
$2.00 |
$2.00 |
2.0 - 2.5 Hours |
$3.00 |
$3.50 |
2.5 - 3.0 Hours |
$4.00 |
$5.00 |
3.0 - 3.5 Hours |
$5.50 |
$7.00 |
3.5 - 4.0 Hours |
$7.00 |
$9.00 |
4.0 - 4.5 Hours |
$9.00 |
$11.50 |
4.5 - 5.0 Hours |
$11.00 |
$14.00 |
5.0 - 5.5 Hours |
$14.00 |
$17.00 |
5.5 Hours or More |
$17.00 |
$20.00 |
Daily Maximum |
$17.00 |
$20.00 |
Downtown Lots 27, 29 & 30
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Rate |
Each 30 Minutes |
$1.25 |
Daily Maximum (per entry) |
$17.50 |
Disabled Placards/Plates |
Free |
Civic Center and Main Library
Parking is available at both the Civic Center Structure and the Civic Auditorium Lot, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are entrances to the Civic Auditorium Lot from both Main and 4th Streets between Pico Boulevard and Olympic Drive.
The Main Library Structure is open for parking from 8 AM to 11 PM, 7 days a week. The entrance is on 7th Street, just north of Santa Monica Boulevard.
Per Entry |
Weekday
Mon - Fri
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Weekend
Sat & Sun
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FIRST 30 MINUTES |
FREE |
FREE |
0.5 - 1.0 Hour |
$0.50 |
$1.00 |
1.0 - 1.5 Hours |
$1.00 |
$2.00 |
1.5 - 2.0 Hours |
$2.00 |
$3.00 |
2.0 - 2.5 Hours |
$3.00 |
$4.00 |
2.5 - 3.0 Hours |
$4.00 |
$5.00 |
3.0 - 3.5 Hours |
$5.50 |
$5.00 |
3.5 - 4.0 Hours |
$7.00 |
$5.00 |
4.0 - 4.5 Hours |
$8.50 |
$5.00 |
4.5 - 5.0 Hours |
$10.00 |
$5.00 |
5.0 - 5.5 Hours |
$12.00 |
$5.00 |
5.5 Hours or More |
$14.00 |
$5.00 |
Daily Maximum |
$14.00 |
$5.00 |
Lost Ticket (Each) |
$14.00 |
$5.00 |
Main Library Surface Lot
The Main Library surface lot, also located at 601 Santa Monica Blvd, is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is a short-term parking lot with a one-hour limit only.
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Rate |
Each Hour (1 Hour Max) |
$1.00 |
Disabled Placards/Plates |
Free |
Main Street
Parking is available at our Main Street Lots, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and the rate is $1.00 per hour. There are four lots located along Main Street:
Additional parking is available at beach lots 4 South and 5 South, two blocks west of Main Street. These lots are open daily from sunrise to sunset. Please see the rates for South Beach Zone above.
Every Sunday the Farmer’s Market takes place at the California Heritage Museum parking lot. Attendees are encouraged to park at Lot 5 South, located at 2600 Barnard Way, where parking is free until 1:30 p.m. with proof of purchase and a parking voucher from the Farmer’s Market.
Mid-City
Parking is available at our Mid-City lots, located on Wilshire Blvd, between Euclid and 16th Streets. They are open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. The rate is $1.00 per hour.