Parking Near Pacific Park, Santa Monica
Where Can I Park for Pacific Park?
Beach Parking Lot 1 North at 1550 Pacific Coast Highway charges $20 per entry and is open from 6:00 AM to 2:00 AM on Friday and Saturday. Parksy also lists reserved spaces 0.3 mi away at Shore Hotel and 1515 Ocean Ave, each for $15 a day.
- Address
- Santa Monica Beach Path
- Closest listed space
- Secure Your Spot at Shore Hotel Garage in Santa Monica, 0.3 mi (7 min walk)
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Visitors at a city landmark Photo: Pexels / Hamit Ferhat
Beach Parking Lot 1 North for Pacific Park
Beach Parking Lot 1 North is the clearest official parking option for visitors arriving by car. The city lists the lot at 1550 Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica, CA 90401, with daily parking charged at $20 per entry (santamonica.gov). Its location on Pacific Coast Highway makes it a practical choice for drivers approaching the Santa Monica Beach Path from the north.
The lot is open from 6:00 AM to 2:00 AM on Friday and Saturday, according to the city’s published hours (santamonica.gov). Those hours give visitors an early start and late finish, while the daily rate is easier to budget than repeated hourly payments during a longer visit. The attraction is 0.9 mi from Santa Monica centre, so the final approach should be planned as part of the parking decision.
Other Official Parking Choices Near the Pier
Santa Monica’s official beach-lot information identifies Beach Parking Lot 1 North as a city-operated option on Pacific Coast Highway (santamonica.gov). For drivers who want a city facility close to the waterfront, this lot provides a defined destination rather than relying on curbside availability. Its daily entry charge is suited to a visit lasting several hours.
Those streets form the final access route for the pier area, where Pacific is located, so they are useful landmarks when approaching from central Santa Monica. Drivers should use marked facilities or legally signed street spaces along the route and avoid treating loading areas or restricted curb space as general parking.
Parksy Parking Spaces Close to Pacific
Parksy lists two secure spaces 0.3 mi from the site: a garage at Shore Hotel for $15 a day and parking at 1515 Ocean Ave for $15 a day. Both are useful for drivers who want a reserved space within a short distance of the Santa Monica waterfront rather than depending on an open curb space.
A secure garage on Ocean Ave is also 0.3 mi away at $249 a month. Palisades Promenade offers covered garage parking 0.4 mi away for $15.80 an hour. The closest choices are the two 0.3 mi spaces, while the 0.4 mi garages provide more covered options.
Rail and Walking Routes to the Santa Monica Beach Path
Santa Monica centre is 0.9 mi from the attraction, making the final walk manageable for visitors who park away from the immediate waterfront. The Parksy spaces at 0.3 mi and 0.4 mi offer shorter approaches than parking farther inland, with the two 0.3 mi options providing the shortest listed distances.
Metro’s Expo Line guidance for the attraction identifies Expo/Sepulveda, Expo/Bundy, and 17th St./SMC as rail parking lots, with further information directed to Metro (pacpark.com). These stations are useful park-and-ride reference points for visitors approaching Santa Monica by rail, although the published guidance does not give walking times from them to the site. From central Santa Monica, continue toward the Santa Monica Beach Path and the pier area for the final approach.
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* 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 Pacific Park?
Beach Parking Lot 1 North at 1550 Pacific Coast Highway charges $20 per entry and is open from 6:00 AM to 2:00 AM on Friday and Saturday. Parksy also lists reserved spaces 0.3 mi away at Shore Hotel and 1515 Ocean Ave, each for $15 a day.
What Is the Main Official Parking Lot for Pacific Park?
Beach Parking Lot 1 North is the clearest official option for drivers. The city lists it at 1550 Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica, CA 90401. Parking costs $20 per entry. Its Pacific Coast Highway location makes it practical for visitors approaching the Santa Monica Beach Path from the north.
What Are the Hours for Beach Parking Lot 1 North?
Beach Parking Lot 1 North is open from 6:00 AM to 2:00 AM on Friday and Saturday. These hours allow an early start and a late finish. The $20 per-entry daily rate can also be easier to budget for a visit lasting several hours than repeated hourly payments.
What Reserved Parking Spaces Are Closest to Pacific Park?
Parksy lists two spaces 0.3 mi from Pacific Park: the Shore Hotel garage for $15 a day and parking at 1515 Ocean Ave for $15 a day. These are the closest listed choices and provide reserved spaces near the waterfront, rather than requiring drivers to depend on open curb space.
Is Covered Parking Available Near Pacific Park?
Covered options include Palisades Promenade, a garage 0.4 mi away for $15.80 an hour. Parksy also lists covered parking at Ocean Ave Garage 0.4 mi away for $1.50 an hour and secure parking at Ocean Ave Garage at the same distance and rate. These provide more covered choices than the 0.3 mi spaces.
Can I Use Rail Parking Lots When Visiting Pacific Park?
Metro’s Expo Line guidance identifies Expo/Sepulveda, Expo/Bundy, and 17th St./SMC as rail parking lots. Further information is directed to Metro. From central Santa Monica, the attraction is 0.9 mi away, and visitors can continue toward the Santa Monica Beach Path and pier area for the final approach.
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