--- description: "Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego parking: free two-hour street parking, valet at $10 for members and $15 for non-members, and Parksy spaces nearby." title: Parking Near Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-museum-of-contemporary-art-san-diego-la-jolla-c2b5ce.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla Landmark Parking · La Jolla, California · Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego Published 16 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 700 Prospect Street [Airport Parking (SAN)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/us/ca/san) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/us/ca/la-jolla) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/us/ca/la-jolla) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/us/ca/la-jolla) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/la-jolla) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/la-jolla) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/us/ca/la-jolla) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/us/ca/la-jolla) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/us/ca/la-jolla) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/us/ca/la-jolla) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/us/ca/la-jolla) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/us/ca/la-jolla) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/us/ca/la-jolla) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/us/ca/la-jolla) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/us/ca/la-jolla) Where Can I Park for Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego? At 700 Prospect Street, free two-hour street parking is available in front of the Museum and on nearby cross streets. For a longer visit, valet parking costs $10 for members and $15 for non-members, with garage entry on Cuvier Street near the main entrance. Parksy also lists a 282 yd lot at $5.50 an hour. Listen to article 5:25 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
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## Parking Near La Jolla [Affordable 24/7 Gated Parking Lot in San Diego $5.50/hr 282 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/san-diego/affordable-247-gated-parking-lot-san-diego-200086) [Premium 24/7 Parking Lot in San Diego, CA $36.00/day 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/san-diego/premium-247-parking-lot-san-diego-ca-200056) [Convenient San Diego Lot – Book Online for Just $35/day! $35.00/day 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/san-diego/convenient-san-diego-lot-book-online-35day-200055) [Secure Covered Parking in La Jolla at Morgan Stanley Garage $9.46/day 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/la-jolla/secure-covered-parking-in-la-jolla-at-morgan-stanl-139496) [Secure Covered Parking in La Jolla, CA - 7957 Herschel Ave $9.00/day 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/la-jolla/secure-covered-parking-in-la-jolla-ca-7957-hersche-139498) [Affordable 24/7 Parking Lot in San Diego, CA $24.05/day 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/san-diego/affordable-247-parking-lot-san-diego-ca-200058) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy.](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-museum-of-contemporary-art-san-diego-la-jolla-c2b5ce.webp) Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Parking at Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Prospect Street The site is at 700 Prospect Street in San Diego, near La Jolla. MCASD’s official visitor information says free two-hour street parking is available in front of the Museum and on nearby cross streets (mcasd.org). This is the most direct option for a short visit, but the two-hour limit makes it less suitable for a longer gallery stay. Valet parking is available for $10 for members and $15 for non-members (mcasd.org). The garage entry is on Cuvier Street near the main museum entrance (mcasd.org). Visitors with a DP placard or DP license plate can use complimentary valet parking (mcasd.org), making the Cuvier Street entrance the useful approach for accessible drop-off and parking. ## Nearby Public Parking Around MCASD and Cuvier Street Free two-hour street parking extends beyond the frontage on Prospect Street to nearby cross streets, according to the museum’s official visitor information (mcasd.org). The neighborhood option is most practical for a brief stop, while drivers planning more time should consider a paid space or valet instead of relying on a short street session. Parking garage entry is on Cuvier Street near the main entrance (mcasd.org). The San Diego tourism listing describes self-parking in an on-site garage for a daily fee and also mentions free street parking in the neighborhood (sandiego.org). Show map of La Jolla ## Parksy Parking Spaces Near Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego For a low-cost short stay, Parksy lists an Affordable 24/7 Gated Parking Lot in San Diego, 282 yd away, at $5.50 an hour. Two nearby 24/7 parking lots offer day rates: a Premium 24/7 Parking Lot in San Diego, CA, 0.2 mi away, costs $36 a day, while a San Diego lot 0.2 mi away costs $35 a day. Secure Covered Parking in La Jolla, CA, at 7957 Herschel Ave is also 0.4 mi away and costs $9 a day. An Affordable 24/7 Parking Lot in San Diego, CA, 0.4 mi away, costs $24.05 a day. ## Busy Times and Street-Parking Limits Near MCASD The two-hour street-parking allowance is the key restriction for drivers using the spaces in front of the Museum and on nearby cross streets (mcasd.org). It suits a quick visit but is a poor match for a longer appointment, extended exhibition visit or time spent exploring the surrounding area. Street parking is free for two hours in the museum frontage and nearby cross streets (mcasd.org), while the museum’s visitor information separately lists valet at $10 for members and $15 for non-members (mcasd.org). DP placard and DP license plate holders can use complimentary valet parking (mcasd.org). ## Walking and Rail Access From La Jolla to the Museum The site is 0.4 mi from La Jolla centre, so visitors already in the local center can walk rather than move the car for a short final leg. The address is 700 Prospect Street in San Diego, near La Jolla, placing the museum within the neighborhood’s compact visitor area. The supplied place information identifies La Jolla centre as the relevant nearby reference point and gives a distance of 0.4 mi. No station walking time is included for this museum, so driving, local street parking, valet or a Parksy space are the practical options described here. Show street view near Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego ## Sources - [Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego website](http://www.mcasd.org) - [California Department of Transportation](https://dot.ca.gov) - [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services) - [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov) - [Hours & Admission](https://mcasd.org/visit/mcasd) - [Museum of Contemporary Arts San Diego](https://mcasd.org/accessibility) - [Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego](https://www.sandiego.org/members/museum-of-contemporary-art-san-diego-la-jolla/136) \* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where Can I Park for Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego? At 700 Prospect Street, free two-hour street parking is available in front of the Museum and on nearby cross streets. For a longer visit, valet parking costs $10 for members and $15 for non-members, with garage entry on Cuvier Street near the main entrance. Parksy also lists a 282 yd lot at $5.50 an hour. ### Is Street Parking Free at Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego? Free two-hour street parking is available in front of the Museum and on nearby cross streets. It is the most direct option for a short visit, but the two-hour limit makes it less suitable for a longer gallery stay, extended exhibition visit or time exploring the surrounding area. ### How Much Is Valet Parking at the Museum? Valet parking is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. The garage entry is on Cuvier Street near the main museum entrance. Visitors with a DP placard or DP license plate can use complimentary valet parking, making the Cuvier Street entrance useful for accessible drop-off and parking. ### What Parksy Parking Spaces Are Near the Museum? Parksy lists an Affordable 24/7 Gated Parking Lot in San Diego, 282 yd away, at $5.50 an hour. A Premium 24/7 Parking Lot 0.2 mi away costs $36 a day, while another San Diego lot 0.2 mi away costs $35 a day. A 0.4 mi La Jolla lot costs $9 a day. ### How Far Is the Museum From La Jolla Centre? The site is 0.4 mi from La Jolla centre, so visitors already in the local center can walk rather than move the car for a short final leg. The address is 700 Prospect Street in San Diego, near La Jolla, within the neighborhood’s compact visitor area. ### Is Parking at the Museum Suitable for a Longer Visit? 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