Parking Near Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, CA
Where Can I Park for Santa Monica Civic Auditorium?
The nearest recommended public facility is the Civic Center Parking Structure at 1615 Ocean Ave. It is listed as open until 11:00 PM and provides 882 spaces across four levels above grade and two below. Two Ocean Ave Garage spaces are 269 yards away and cost $1.50 an hour, with secure and covered options.
- Address
- 1855 Main Street
- Closest listed space
- Covered Parking at Ocean Ave Garage in Santa Monica, 269 yd (4 min walk)
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Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: Pexels
Civic Center Parking Structure for Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
The nearest recommended public facility is the Civic Center Parking Structure at 1615 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (santamonica.gov). The city lists the structure as open until 11:00 PM, making it a practical choice for daytime visits and events that finish before closing.
The structure is also identified as the Santa Monica Civic Center Parking Structure in architectural project information. The completed building provides 882 parking spaces across four levels above grade and two below (moorerubleyudell.com).
Parksy Spaces Within Walking Range of SMCA
Two Parksy listings at Ocean Ave Garage are 269 yards away, a few steps away in practical terms, and each costs $1.50 an hour. One is a secure space and the other is covered, so drivers can choose between the parking arrangement that best suits their visit.
A secure private space in Santa Monica with 24/7 access is 0.3 miles away and costs $37.50 a week. Secure parking at 1515 Ocean Ave is 0.4 miles away at $15 a day, while a secure space at Shore Hotel Garage is also 0.4 miles away at $15 a day. Palisades Promenade offers covered garage parking 0.5 miles away for $15.80 an hour.
Event Pressure and Street Parking Around Main Street
Parking demand can rise when activity is concentrated around the civic and downtown area, so a reserved or structured space is useful for visitors who need a predictable arrival. The Civic Center Parking Structure closes at 11:00 PM (santamonica.gov), which matters for evening programs at the site.
Downtown Santa Monica lists a rate of $1.25 for each hour, a $16 daily maximum per entry, and a $65 monthly rate (downtownsm.com). Drivers with current and valid disabled placards pay one-half of the posted rate at that downtown parking operation (downtownsm.com).
Other Named Parking Near the Civic Auditorium
Downtown Santa Monica publishes parking information for its wider district, including hourly, daily maximum, monthly, and disabled-placard rates (downtownsm.com).
Santa Monica Civic Center Parking Structure is described as a large public parking facility with 882 spaces in project documentation (moorerubleyudell.com). Other project coverage describes the Civic Center parking facility as providing 900 spaces on six levels above grade and two below grade (archello.com). These differing published capacity descriptions refer to the same named structure, so drivers should use the city listing for the current operating location.
Walking and Rail Access to Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
The site is at 1855 Main Street, 0.7 miles from Santa Monica center.
Santa Monica center provides the nearest rail access for visitors approaching the venue by train. Drivers using a Parksy space or the Civic Center Parking Structure can leave the car before continuing on foot through the civic center area, avoiding a search for curb parking immediately beside the auditorium.
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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 Santa Monica Civic Auditorium?
The nearest recommended public facility is the Civic Center Parking Structure at 1615 Ocean Ave. It is listed as open until 11:00 PM and provides 882 spaces across four levels above grade and two below. Two Ocean Ave Garage spaces are 269 yards away and cost $1.50 an hour, with secure and covered options.
What Is the Closest Public Parking Structure to the Auditorium?
The Civic Center Parking Structure at 1615 Ocean Ave is the nearest recommended public facility. The city lists it as open until 11:00 PM. The completed structure provides 882 parking spaces across four levels above grade and two below, making it a practical option for daytime visits and events ending before closing.
How Much Do Nearby Reserved Parking Spaces Cost?
Two Ocean Ave Garage spaces are 269 yards away and each costs $1.50 an hour. One is secure and the other is covered. A secure private space with 24/7 access is 0.3 miles away for $37.50 a week, while secure parking at 1515 Ocean Ave and Shore Hotel Garage is $15 a day.
What Parking Is Available for Evening Programs?
The Civic Center Parking Structure closes at 11:00 PM, which matters for evening programs. Parking demand can rise when activity is concentrated around the civic and downtown area, so a reserved or structured space is useful for visitors who need a predictable arrival. Drivers should plan around the facility's closing time.
What Are the Downtown Parking Rates?
Downtown Santa Monica lists a rate of $1.25 for each hour, a $16 daily maximum per entry, and a $65 monthly rate. Drivers with current and valid disabled placards pay one-half of the posted rate at that downtown parking operation. These rates apply to the downtown parking information published for the wider district.
Can I Park and Continue by Rail or on Foot?
The site is at 1855 Main Street, 0.7 miles from Santa Monica center. Santa Monica center provides the nearest rail access for visitors approaching the venue by train. Drivers using a Parksy space or the Civic Center Parking Structure can leave the car before continuing on foot through the civic center area.
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