Please follow the directions on this map and allow extra time to navigate campus and find parking. A valid UCSC permit or ParkMobile payment is required to park in all parking spaces on campus. See all options for Visitor Parking HERE.
We recommend purchasing a temporary one-day permit for $10.00 from the TAPS Sales Office and then proceeding to parking in Hahn Lot 101.
If you have purchased a one-day parking permit, you may park in any of the unmarked spots. If you are going to pay hourly with ParkMobile, look for the signs towards the rear of the lot on your right. If parking spots in Lot 101 are filled, your next best option is to park at East Campus Athletics & Recreation Lot 103A. After that, your best option is Arts Lot 126 (follow signs to tour check-in). If you are taking a tour on a weekend, you do not need to pay for parking.
Failure to adhere to signage or pay ParkMobile fees in a designated area or space will result in a citation (currently $75-$100 fine).
Campus walking tours depart promptly within minutes of the listed tour time. Be sure to arrive 20-30 minutes prior to your tour start time to ensure your party has sufficient time to check in and park for the start of your tour. Parking options at the UC Santa Cruz campus may be impacted during peak times of the year, generally mid-March-April and October-November.
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Visitor Parking Permits: Visitors may purchase a temporary one-day permit for $10.00 from the Main Entrance of the UC Santa Cruz campus at the intersection of Bay and High Street on Coolidge Drive, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. A map of booth locations is available here.
Hourly Parking with Parkmobile: To most easily facilitate your hourly parking needs on campus, register for a ParkMobile account on your smartphone. You can download the app or simply access it using your browser. Those who prefer may call 877-727-5718 to pay by phone. Cell service can be unreliable in some locations, so please set up your ParkMobile account before arriving on campus. Check for ParkMobile signage for available spaces and areas. Failure to adhere to signage or pay ParkMobile fees in a designated area or space will result in a citation ($75-$100 fine as of March 2025).
If you have purchased a one-day parking permit, you may park in any of the unmarked spots. If you are going to pay hourly with ParkMobile, look for the signs towards the rear of the lot on your right.
Disabled and Medical Parking: Limited medical and disability spaces are available at Quarry Plaza. Please refer to this resource for the most up to date parking options. If someone in your party has mobility issues, please contact visits@ucsc.edu at least seven days prior to your visit. DMV placards are not valid in spaces reserved for departments, individuals, contractors, carpools or vanpools, or in lots solely designated for “C” permit holders.
Tour guests needing mobility accommodations as outlined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should email visits@ucsc.edu or call 831-459-4118 at least five business days in advance of their scheduled tour.
Note: Visitors with DMV placards or plates may park for free in DMV spaces, Medical spaces, or mobile pay spaces without additional payment, or in time zones (e.g., 10-, 15-, or 20-minute spaces) for longer than the posted time. DMV placards are not valid in spaces reserved for departments, individuals, contractors, carpools or vanpools, or in lots solely designated for “C” permit holders.
