--- description: "Park near Santa Monica Main Public Library at the 7th Street structure: weekday parking has a $14 daily maximum, and weekends max at $5." title: Parking Near Santa Monica Main Public Library, CA | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-library-7bce5472.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Santa Monica Main Public Library, CA Landmark Parking · Santa Monica, California · Santa Monica Main Public Library Published 17 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 601 Santa Monica Boulevard [Airport Parking (LAX)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/us/ca/lax) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/us/ca/santa-monica) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/us/ca/santa-monica) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/us/ca/santa-monica) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/santa-monica) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/santa-monica) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/us/ca/santa-monica) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/us/ca/santa-monica) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/us/ca/santa-monica) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/us/ca/santa-monica) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/us/ca/santa-monica) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/us/ca/santa-monica) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/us/ca/santa-monica) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/us/ca/santa-monica) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/us/ca/santa-monica) Where Can I Park for Santa Monica Main Public Library? The most direct choice is the Main Library Parking Structure, entered on 7th Street between Arizona Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard, near 601 Santa Monica Boulevard. Weekday rates are $7 for 3.0 to 4.0 hours, $10 for 4.0 to 5.0 hours, $12 for 5.0 to 6.0 hours, and $14 for 6 hours or more, with a $14 daily maximum. Listen to article 4:23 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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Affordable 1453 6th St. Parking in Santa Monica, 223 yd (3 min walk)
## Parking Near Santa Monica [Affordable 1453 6th St. Parking in Santa Monica $11.00/hr 223 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/santa-monica/affordable-1453-6th-st-parking-in-santa-monica-133151) [Convenient Outdoor Lot Parking in Santa Monica, CA $11.00/hr 223 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/santa-monica/convenient-outdoor-lot-parking-in-santa-monica-ca-133142) [Secure Covered Parking Garage in Santa Monica, CA $16.25/hr 266 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/santa-monica/secure-covered-parking-garage-in-santa-monica-ca-130227) [Convenient Covered Garage Parking in Santa Monica, CA $16.25/hr 266 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/santa-monica/convenient-covered-garage-parking-in-santa-monica--141480) [Affordable Parking Garage in Santa Monica, CA $16.25/hr 266 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/santa-monica/affordable-parking-garage-in-santa-monica-ca-141452) [Secure 24/7 Private Parking in Santa Monica, CA $100.00/mo 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/santa-monica/secure-247-private-parking-santa-monica-ca-4647) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![Shelves of books in a public library](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-library-7bce5472.webp) Shelves of books in a public library Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@marcus-lenk-3854713) / Marcus Lenk ## Main Library Parking Structure on 7th Street The most direct option is the Main Library Parking Structure, with its entrance on 7th Street between Arizona Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard (santamonica.gov). This puts the garage close to the library at 601 Santa Monica Boulevard, rather than requiring a longer walk from another part of downtown. On weekdays, parking costs $7 for 3.0 to 4.0 hours, $10 for 4.0 to 5.0 hours, $12 for 5.0 to 6.0 hours, and $14 for 6 hours or more, with a $14 daily maximum (santamonica.gov). Downtown Santa Monica lists the first 30 minutes as free, with a $14 weekday daily maximum and a $5 weekend daily maximum for the Santa Monica Library and Civic Center parking area (downtownsm.com). ## Parksy Spaces Within 0.2 Miles of SMMPL Parksy lists an outdoor lot and a space at 1453 6th Street, each 223 yards from SMMPL, at $11 an hour. These two options suit drivers who want a shorter stay without using the library structure. Three covered garage spaces are listed 266 yards away at $16.25 an hour. A secure private parking space is listed 0.2 miles from the site at $100 a month, making it the priced Parksy option designed for longer-term parking rather than a single library visit. Show map of Santa Monica ## Weekday Pressure Around the 7th Street Entrance The downtown location can be busiest on weekdays, when the library structure applies its weekday rate schedule and the area serves the Santa Monica Civic Center as well as the library. The weekday daily maximum is $14, while the weekend daily maximum for the Santa Monica Library and Civic Center parking area is $5 (downtownsm.com). The downtown parking information also records a first 30 minutes free for the Santa Monica Library and Civic Center parking area (downtownsm.com). ## Santa Monica Library and Civic Center Parking Alternatives Downtown Santa Monica groups the library parking with the Civic Center parking area and publishes it as a separate public parking choice from the Main Library Parking Structure information provided by the city. The area has a first 30 minutes free, a $14 weekday daily maximum, and a $5 weekend daily maximum (downtownsm.com). The city identifies the Main Library Parking Structure as the library's parking facility, with access from 7th Street between Arizona Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard (santamonica.gov). For a driver comparing named public options, the library structure and the Santa Monica Library and Civic Center parking area are the locally identified choices. Show street view near Santa Monica Main Public Library ## 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) - [santamonica.gov](https://www.santamonica.gov/places/parking-lots/main-library-parking-structure) - [santamonica.gov](https://www.santamonica.gov/places/libraries/main-library) - [Downtown Santa Monica](https://downtownsm.com/parking-info) \* 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 Main Public Library? The most direct choice is the Main Library Parking Structure, entered on 7th Street between Arizona Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard, near 601 Santa Monica Boulevard. Weekday rates are $7 for 3.0 to 4.0 hours, $10 for 4.0 to 5.0 hours, $12 for 5.0 to 6.0 hours, and $14 for 6 hours or more, with a $14 daily maximum. ### Where Is the Main Library Parking Structure Entrance? The Main Library Parking Structure entrance is on 7th Street between Arizona Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard. It is close to the library at 601 Santa Monica Boulevard, making it the most direct parking option rather than requiring a longer walk from another part of downtown. ### How Much Does Weekday Parking Cost at the Library Structure? On weekdays, parking costs $7 for 3.0 to 4.0 hours, $10 for 4.0 to 5.0 hours, $12 for 5.0 to 6.0 hours, and $14 for 6 hours or more. The weekday daily maximum is $14. ### Is There a Cheaper Weekend Parking Maximum Near the Library? The Santa Monica Library and Civic Center parking area lists the first 30 minutes as free, with a $14 weekday daily maximum and a $5 weekend daily maximum. Downtown Santa Monica groups this area with library parking as a separate public parking choice from the Main Library Parking Structure. ### What Nearby Parksy Parking Options Are Available for a Shorter Visit? Parksy lists an outdoor lot and a space at 1453 6th Street, each 223 yards from SMMPL, at $11 an hour. Three covered garage spaces are listed 266 yards away at $16.25 an hour. These options suit drivers who want a shorter stay without using the library structure. ### Is There Longer-Term Parking Near the Library? A secure private parking space is listed 0.2 miles from SMMPL at $100 a month. It is the priced Parksy option designed for longer-term parking rather than a single library visit. 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