Find and Book Monthly Parking in Santa Monica

Monthly parking in Santa Monica starts at $125 per month, with available listings varying by location, parking type, and amenities.

At $125 per month, the lowest-priced space works out to about $5 per day.

WhereiPark monthly parking prices in Santa Monica vary by location, parking type, access, and amenities. Spaces near Downtown Santa Monica, major workplaces, transit, and other high-demand areas may differ from options farther away. Covered and garage spaces can also offer added convenience and security compared with uncovered spaces.

When comparing WhereiPark listings, look beyond the monthly price. Check whether the space is covered or uncovered, reserved, what access hours are available, and whether amenities such as gated entry, security, or EV charging are included. This makes it easier to choose a monthly parking space that fits your routine and parking needs.

Some free parking is available in Santa Monica, but it is not a dependable substitute for monthly parking because availability, time limits, permits, meters, and posted restrictions vary by location.

In residential areas, a driver may encounter streets governed by Santa Monica's Preferential Parking Program. Eligible residents can obtain residential or visitor permits, but permits only address the applicable preferential restrictions and do not exempt vehicles from meters, street sweeping, curb markings, or other parking rules. The City also prohibits leaving a vehicle in the same parking space for more than 72 hours.

Paid parking is particularly relevant around Downtown Santa Monica and other high-demand destinations. The City's current downtown structure rates provide 90 minutes for $1 before higher charges apply, while beach and other public parking facilities have their own posted rates. Santa Monica also enforces street-sweeping restrictions according to posted schedules, so an apparently convenient curb space may not be suitable for leaving a vehicle regularly.

For occasional visits, checking the signs and using a qualifying free space when one is legally available can make sense. For someone who needs reserved parking in Santa Monica day after day, however, the uncertainty of finding and maintaining a legal curb space can make a dedicated monthly space easier to manage.

Santa Monica's mix of Downtown workplaces, residential streets, Main Street businesses, Santa Monica College, and beach-area destinations create different parking needs throughout the day. Monthly parking is especially useful for people who return to the same area regularly and want a dependable space rather than searching for curb parking or paying for short-term parking each visit.

Santa Monica's parking environment differs between residential streets, Downtown commercial areas, Main Street, and the beach. Residential permit restrictions, meters, street cleaning, and rules for City-owned lots all affect how practical street parking is for someone who needs a car regularly.

Residential Parking Permits: Santa Monica has Preferential Parking Zones where eligible residents can obtain residential or visitor permits. Permits exempt qualifying vehicles from the applicable preferential restrictions when the driver follows the City's two-block parking rule, but they do not override meters, street sweeping, curb markings, or other posted restrictions.

Metered Parking: Metered parking is used throughout Downtown, the beach area, and other parts of Santa Monica. Current City rates and enforcement vary by location, making meters generally better suited to shorter visits than relying on curb parking as a daily long-term solution.

Street Cleaning: Drivers must follow posted street-cleaning signs and parking prohibitions during the designated days and times. This can make a regularly used curb space less convenient for residents who need consistent parking.

Overnight Parking: Overnight parking is possible in Santa Monica, but vehicles remain subject to posted restrictions, preferential parking rules, street sweeping, meters, and other regulations. Vehicles left in the same space for more than 72 hours can also be cited or towed.

Beach and City Lots: City-owned beach lots and pay-by-space lots are enforced 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including weekends and holidays. Certain employee parking permits provide access to designated lots, but eligibility depends on where the employee works.

For drivers who park in Santa Monica repeatedly, these restrictions make the predictability of a dedicated monthly space worth considering. A WhereiPark listing can provide an off-street alternative with listing-specific information about location, access, and amenities, allowing drivers to compare options based on their regular parking routine.

Here's how to match your needs to the right kind of parking:

Plan around your regular destination. Downtown, Santa Monica College, the Pier, and the Metro station each create different parking patterns. If you park in Santa Monica several days a week, choose a space that keeps the walk to your workplace, campus, or transit connection manageable.

Check residential parking restrictions before using street parking. Santa Monica has Preferential Parking Zones where eligible residents need permits to park during restricted periods. A residential permit does not override meters, street cleaning, red curbs, or other posted restrictions, so always check signs before leaving your vehicle.

Do not treat overnight street parking as automatically unrestricted. Overnight parking can be legal in many locations, but drivers still need to follow posted restrictions, street-cleaning schedules, preferential parking rules, and time limits. If you need to leave a car parked regularly, a dedicated off-street space can reduce the need to monitor changing curb restrictions.

Allow extra time around the Pier and waterfront. Parking and vehicle access near the Santa Monica Pier can change during construction and other temporary conditions. Check current City notices and follow posted directions before driving to the waterfront, particularly when you have a fixed arrival time.

Match your parking arrangement to how often you drive. Short visits can make metered or public parking practical, while people who leave their cars for extended periods or return to Santa Monica repeatedly may benefit from a reserved monthly space. Before choosing one, consider access hours, walking distance, covered versus uncovered parking, and whether you need consistent access throughout the week.

Compare available monthly parking in Santa Monica on WhereiPark, review each space's location, access, parking type, and amenities, then reserve the option that fits your routine. Search available listings and book your parking space online through WhereiPark today.