Santa Monica Beach Parking — Local services in Santa Monica

We payed in cash (with a $20) with the attendant to save a trip walking up the kiosk, then back to the car to display the ticket. However, when she handed us our change (a $5 bill) she didn't give us a ticket. We realized this after entering the lot. So we trek back up to the attendant booth. I told her we had not received a ticket and we're worried about a citation. She told us that wasn't possible as everyone who pays cash gets a receipt. We affirmed that we DID NOT receive a ticket/receipt and she became incredibly belligerent with us. It's been quite a day so we paid again (at a kiosk) and we just wanted to relax at the beach. This used to be our lot of choice but this incident and accounts of others being ripped off means we will not...

Parking at Santa Monica Beach

Parking is available on the street or in the eight main lots available along the length of the beach.

Santa Monica Beach hours are from sunrise to sunset, so arrive as early as possible to snag a spot!

Costs can range from $6 to $15 per day, and many lots offer electric plug-in options:

2 lots are available north of Santa Monica Pier and the Annenberg Community Beach House. 1 lot is available at the Santa Monica Pier, on the upper Pier deck. 5 lots are available south of the Santa Monica Pier.

Real-time parking information and a downloadable app are available through the City of...

Arrived in my camper van to an almost empty lot at 7am on a Saturday Apr 2nd and fee covered ALL day and until 2am. One of many lots between Santa Monica Pier and Venice but closest to the pier and MOST crowded. Was pretty full before noon when I got back from a stroll to Venice Beach for a nap. Woken several hours later by Hare’ Krishna’s and other amplified proselytizers messages. Packed by mid afternoon. Leaving was a bit tricky. Tough pullout area causes backups leaving. Took about 15 minutes for flow to...