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# Parking Near Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center, CA

Landmark Parking · Santa Monica, California · Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center

Published 17 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines)

1310 11th Street

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Where Can I Park for Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center?

The closest official option is the 270-space surface parking lot immediately adjacent to Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center at 1310 11th Street. For performances, Santa Monica College directs visitors to Structure 3 or Structure 2. Reserved nearby options include two Lincoln Wilshire garage spaces 0.2 mi away, each priced at $13.60 an hour.

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<dd>Secure Garage Parking in Santa Monica – 901 Wilshire Blvd, 297 yd (4 min walk)</dd></dl>

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## Parking at Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center

The site has a 270-space surface parking lot immediately adjacent to Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center at 1310 11th Street, Santa Monica, California (smc.edu). This is the closest official option for performances and other visits, with direct access from the venue address.

Santa Monica College directs performance visitors to Structure 3 or Structure 2 and says not to use staff parking or accessible parking without the required permit, placard, or license plate (smc.edu).

## Parksy Spaces Close to SMCPAC

Its garage setting is useful when you want a reserved space rather than relying on the adjacent campus lot.

Two Lincoln Wilshire garage spaces are 0.2 mi away, each priced at $13.60 an hour. At 0.4 mi, the choices include an outdoor lot at $11 an hour, a space at 1453 6th Street at $11 an hour, and a covered garage at $16.25 an hour. The outdoor lot and 1453 6th Street space suit drivers prioritizing the lower listed hourly rate, while the covered garage provides shelter closer to the center of Santa Monica.

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## Other Parking Around the Performing Arts Center

Santa Monica College’s campus map identifies Parking Lot 1, Parking Structure 2, Parking Structure 3, Parking Structure 4, and Parking Lot 5, with Lot 5 marked for staff only (smc.edu). For a performance, the college specifically points visitors toward Structure 3 or Structure 2 rather than staff parking (smc.edu).

The Performing Arts Center’s procedures describe the 270-space surface lot immediately beside the venue as a campus parking option (smc.edu). The college also says parking is available at various off-site locations within walking distance of the PAC, with stacked parking and shuttle service available for an additional charge for facility rentals (smc.edu).

## Event Pressure and Street Rules Near SMCPAC

The direct entrance is especially practical when an event start makes searching the surrounding blocks inconvenient.

Santa Monica College states that staff parking is not for general performance visitors, and accessible parking requires the necessary permit, placard, or license plate (smc.edu). The campus map also marks Parking Lot 5 as staff only (smc.edu). These restrictions make the recommended visitor structures the safer choice during busy performances, when the 270-space adjacent surface lot may fill more quickly.

## Walking and Rail Access to Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center

SMCPAC is at 1310 11th Street, 319 yd from Santa Monica center.

Santa Monica College identifies Structure 2 and Structure 3 as the principal performance parking choices (smc.edu), and its facility-rental information describes various off-site locations as being within walking distance of the PAC (smc.edu). The campus maps also list Parking Lot 1 and Parking Structure 4, giving drivers additional named campus destinations to consider before walking to the venue.

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## Sources

- [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)
- [Parking for Performances](https://www.smc.edu/academics/academic-departments/theatre-arts/parking-for-performances.php)
- [Campus Parking](https://www.smc.edu/about/campuses/parking-transportation/parking.php)
- [Maps and Directions](https://www.smc.edu/about/campuses/maps-directions.php)
- [Performing Arts Center](https://www.smc.edu/community/facility-rentals/performing-arts-center/)
- [Performing Arts Events](https://www.smc.edu/calendar/performing-arts.php)

\* 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 College Performing Arts Center?

The closest official option is the 270-space surface parking lot immediately adjacent to Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center at 1310 11th Street. For performances, Santa Monica College directs visitors to Structure 3 or Structure 2. Reserved nearby options include two Lincoln Wilshire garage spaces 0.2 mi away, each priced at $13.60 an hour.

### How Large Is the Parking Lot Beside the Venue?

The campus has a 270-space surface parking lot immediately beside the venue at 1310 11th Street. It provides direct access for performances and other visits, but it may fill more quickly during busy performances when event start times make searching surrounding blocks inconvenient.

### Which Campus Structures Should Performance Visitors Use?

Santa Monica College directs performance visitors to Structure 3 or Structure 2. The campus map also identifies Parking Lot 1 and Parking Structure 4. Parking Lot 5 is marked for staff only, so it is not a general visitor option for performances.

### Are Reserved Parking Spaces Available Nearby?

Reserved Parksy spaces are available when you want an alternative to relying on the adjacent campus lot. Two Lincoln Wilshire garage spaces are 0.2 mi away, each priced at $13.60 an hour. At 0.4 mi, an outdoor lot and a space at 1453 6th Street are each $11 an hour.

### What Parking Restrictions Apply During Performances?

Staff parking is not for general performance visitors. Accessible parking requires the necessary permit, placard, or license plate. The campus map marks Parking Lot 5 as staff only, so visitors should use the recommended visitor structures rather than staff or restricted accessible spaces.

### Can I Walk to the Venue From Other Parking Locations?

The venue is at 1310 11th Street, 319 yd from Santa Monica center. Santa Monica College describes various off-site locations as being within walking distance of the PAC. Its facility-rental information also says stacked parking and shuttle service are available for an additional charge for facility rentals.

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