Visitor Parking
Under University of California policy, anyone who parks at UC San Diego must pay a fee to help support construction, maintenance and administration of parking facilities.
Parking Payment Required 7 Days a Week
Visitors must have a valid parking permit associated with their license plate. Hourly or daily parking can be purchased at parking pay stations or on their mobile device.
- Main campus — 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., weekdays, 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
- Scripps Institution of Oceanography — 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., 7 days a week
- UC San Diego Health – Hillcrest — 24 hours/7 days a week
- UC San Diego Health – La Jolla — 24 hours/7 days a week
- No parking fee is required on university holidays
Please note, the purchase of a parking permit does not guarantee a space to park. Additionally, a lack of space is not considered valid justification for violation of UC San Diego parking regulations.
La Jolla Academic Campus
Rates
Visitor (V) Parking Rates (ParkMobile zone 4752)
- 30 minutes or less: no charge
- Each additional hour: $4.50 (daily maximum $36)
- After 5 p.m. weekdays and on weekends: $2.25/hr. (maximum $9)
Other Public Parking Options
- D lots: $5/day (ParkMobile zone 4762)
- Super Saver lots: $3.50/day (ParkMobile zone 4767)
Pay Stations
Pay stations sell Visitor (V) permits. Pay stations do not dispense change. Pay with any combination of the following:
- Visa, MasterCard or American Express
- Pay with ParkMobile — Pay for and extend parking sessions
License plates that drivers provide to the university through the ParkMobile and parking pay stations may be joined to DMV vehicle information (e.g. make and model) to complete the required registration to park on campus (PPM 545-2).
A properly dated V pay station permit provides visitor parking in these spaces:
- V: 24 hours daily
- D: 24 hours daily; no overnight parking in P386
- S: 4 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. weekdays and all day on weekends
- B: 4 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. weekdays and all day on weekends
- A: 5 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. daily (not valid where posted “A permit required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.”)
Note: You need approved access for lots P001–P017 (SIO), P385 (Sanford Consortium) and P706 (Preuss School). See lots that require access permissions.
UC San Diego Health – La Jolla
Warning: UC San Diego Health staff may not park in reserved patient/visitor parking areas except as a patient or visitor. Violators may receive costly citations.
- Observe patient/visitor parking regulations 24 hours daily, including weekends. No permit is required on university-designated holidays.
- Complimentary disabled parking is available in accessible spaces when you display a valid Disabled Person placard or plates.
- Pay with ParkMobile
- Pay stations do not dispense change. Pay with any combination of the following:
- Cash — $1 and $5 bills only
- Visa, MasterCard or American Express
Self-Park and Valet Rates
Where available, valet service is offered weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. only.
- 0–3 hours: $6
- Each additional hour: $2.25 (maximum $18 per day)
| Medical Group | |
|---|---|
| Patient |
Use patient parking in lot P603. Pick up and display a complimentary Medical Group one-day parking permit from the receptionist in the office or clinic you’re visiting. |
| Thornton Pavilion/Perlman Center/Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center | |
| Patient/Visitor |
View driving directions. Use lot P751 or Campus Point Parking Structure. Valet parking: Circular drive at the main entrance |
| Moores Cancer Center | |
| Patient |
View driving directions. Valet parking: Circular drive at the main entrance |
| Shiley Eye Institute | |
| Patient |
View driving directions. Parking in Athena Parking Structure. |
UC San Diego Health – Hillcrest
Warning: UC San Diego Health staff may not park in reserved patient/visitor parking areas except as a patient or visitor. Violators may receive costly citations.
- Observe patient/visitor parking regulations 24 hours daily, including weekends. No permit is required on university-designated holidays.
- Complimentary disabled parking is available in accessible spaces when you display a valid Disabled Person placard or plates.
- Pay with ParkMobile
- Pay stations do not dispense change. Pay with any combination of the following:
- Cash — $1 and $5 bills only
- Visa, MasterCard or American Express
Self-Park and Valet Rates
Where available, valet service is offered weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. only.
- 0–3 hours: $6
- Each additional hour: $2.25 (maximum $18 per day)
| Emergency | |
|---|---|
| Patient |
Use patient parking in lot P959 (map). Pick up and display a complimentary emergency parking permit from the receptionist or nurse in Emergency. |
| Main Hospital | |
| Patient/Visitor |
View driving directions. Park in Arbor Parking Structure levels 1–8 (map). Valet parking: Circular drive at Arbor Drive main entrance |
| Medical Offices South | |
| Patient/Visitor |
Use Montecito lot P964. Enter from First Avenue. Parking with valid Disabled Person placard or plates is free. |
Contractor Parking Permits
For parking purposes, a contractor is defined as any external company that provides construction, construction-related maintenance and repair, or utility infrastructure services to UC San Diego. Contractors who must park on university property while performing these services may choose from several parking options, depending on the job size and duration.
Conference Parking
If you are attending a conference on the UC San Diego campus, you can choose from these parking options. Online permits are available June 17 through Sept. 9, 2024.
Pay with the ParkMobile App
1-Day B
- Rate: $8/day
- Valid in these spaces: S and B, 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Access Your ParkMobile Account
Most people prefer to access ParkMobile using their mobile app; however, you can also manage your ParkMobile account or pay for parking on the ParkMobile website. Log into your ParkMobile account.
Get the ParkMobile App
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How to Pay
- Conference Services guests park in any B or S parking space in a campus parking lot.
- Enter zone number 47800.
- Confirm your information, including location, license plate, time and cost.
Other Payment Options
We recommend using the ParkMobile app for the best virtual access experience. If you are unable to use the app, you can use this web option.
Online Parking Permits
1-Day B
- Rate: $8/day
- Valid in these spaces: S and B, 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.
7-Day B (consecutive days)
- Rate: $42
- Valid in these spaces: S and B, 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.
1-Month S
- Rate: $139
- Valid in these spaces:
- S: 24 hours daily
- D: 24 hours daily
- B: 4 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. weekdays and all day on weekends
- A: 4 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. weekdays and all day on weekends; not valid where posted “A permit required 24 hours a day/7 days a week.”
- V: 4 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. weekdays and all day on weekends, except:
- Patient/Visitor spaces
- Gilman Parking Structure
- Lot P113
1-Month D
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- D: 24 hours daily; no overnight and weekend parking in P386
- S: 4 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. weekdays and all day on weekends
- B: 4 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. weekdays and all day on weekends
- A: 4 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. weekdays and all day on weekends; not valid where posted “A permit required 24 hours a day/7 days a week.”
- V: 4 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. weekdays and all day on weekends, except:
- Patient/Visitor spaces
- Gilman Parking Structure
- Lot P113
How to Purchase Permits Online
- Go to online sales.
- Select “Get Permits.”
- Select “Guest Account.”
- Click the “register here” link to create your guest account.
- After completing your guest user registration, select “Guest Account” and login.
- You will need:
- Your vehicle information (make, model and license plate number)
- A valid Visa, Mastercard, American Express card or student account
- Access to a printer to print your permit which will be attached to your email receipt
Need to Use a Different Vehicle?
See Adding a Vehicle to Your Permit.
Note: If you are renting a vehicle after purchasing a parking permit, use your own vehicle information until you get your rented vehicle. Then, you can add the rented vehicle information to your account so you can use the permit you originally purchased and printed.
Getting Around Campus
While visiting campus use our convenient shuttle system to get from one place to another. See Triton Transit routes and schedules.
Visiting UC Faculty and Staff
The systemwide parking reciprocity policy provides limited complimentary or discounted parking permits for UC faculty and staff who conduct business at other campuses.
UC San Diego visitors
Visiting UC faculty and staff who hold annual permits at their home campuses are eligible for up to 5 consecutive days of complimentary parking at UC San Diego.
- Purchase a parking permit if your visit will exceed five days.
- Obtain your complimentary parking permit by presenting your valid UC ID and current home campus parking permit or receipt of purchase at our Gilman parking office.
UC San Diego faculty and staff visiting other campuses
Reciprocal parking privileges vary by campus. If you plan to conduct business at another campus, contact its parking office for details:
Note: Reciprocal parking privileges do not apply to UC students. Students visiting another campus must pay for parking.