Cirque du Soleil is delighted to return to the Santa Monica Pier. We are committed to the City and its citizens to minimize our impact on the community during our stay. Please help us ensure an enjoyable experience for all when visiting KOOZA under the blue and yellow Grand Chapiteau (big top). Your cooperation is key in making our stay a success!

Please read the important driving and parking information for your specific show time.

ARRIVE EARLY!
We strongly recommend that you arrive in Santa Monica ONE HOUR before the show. This will allow adequate time to park in the appropriate lot and arrive at the big top at least 20 minutes early for ticket scanning and seating. Late arrivals will be held outside of the big top and seated at the appropriate time. You don't want to miss a minute of the show!

DISCOUNTED PARKING
To save time and money, we suggest that you purchase a discounted parking permit in advance. Please click on the link to secure your parking today: https://cdsparkingreserve.smgov.net/

DRIVING DIRECTIONS
The primary route to Santa Monica is via the Santa Monica Freeway (I-10) or Pacific Coast Highway (SR 1). Directions are provided below and signs will be posted along the route.

There are different parking lots based on your show time.

FOR 1PM & 4PM SHOWS - PARK IN 2030 SOUTH BEACH LOT

From the EAST via I-10
Take the 4th Street/5th Street exit from I-10 and stay left. At the end of the ramp, turn left on 4th Street and turn right at the third traffic signal (Pico Boulevard). Continue to the second traffic signal (Ocean Avenue/Neilson Way) and make a wide left turn onto Ocean Avenue. Take the second right turn (Bicknell Avenue) into 2030 South Beach Lot .

From the WEST via PCH
Take the Ocean Avenue (Moomat Ahiko Way) exit from Pacific Coast Highway (SR-1). Turn right onto Ocean Avenue and then make a wide right turn onto Ocean Avenue. Take the second right turn (Bicknell Avenue) into 2030 South Beach Lot.

FOR 5PM & 8PM SHOWS - PARK IN CIVIC CENTER GARAGE

From the EAST via I-10
Take the 4th Street/5th Street exit from I-10 and stay to the left. At the end of the ramp, turn left on 4th Street and turn right at the second traffic signal (Civic Center Drive). Turn right on Avenida Mazatlan to reach the Civic Center Parking Garage.

From the WEST via PCH
Take the Ocean Avenue (Moomat Ahiko Way) exit from Pacific Coast Highway (SR-1). Turn right onto Ocean Avenue and then left on Pico Boulevard. Turn left at the second traffic signal (4th Street). Turn then left at the first traffic signal (Civic Center Drive). Turn right on Avenida Mazatlan to reach the Civic Center Parking Garage.

WALKING DIRECTIONS FROM PARKING LOTS

From 2030 South Beach Lot (for 1pm & 4pm shows )
Follow Ocean Front Walk from the north end of 2030 South Beach Lot directly to the Cirque du Soleil Big Top on Santa Monica Pier,. The path is flat and the walking time is approximately 15 minutes.

From the Civic Center Parking Garage (for 5pm & 8pm shows)

From Olympic Drive, cross at the Avenida Mazatlan crosswalk and walk west on Olympic Drive. Proceed north on Main Street over the I-10 bridge to Colorado Avenue, cross at the crosswalk to the north side of Colorado Avenue and walk west across Second Street and across Ocean Avenue. You will see the Cirque du Soleil big top. Walk down the Pier bridge onto the Pier Deck, then down the stairs behind Bubba Gump. This route is approximately 15-20 minutes and is uneven in some areas.

SHUTTLE SERVICE
Cirque du Soleil will provide shuttle service, especially for those with mobility impairments from the designated parking facilities.

-To & from 2030 South Beach Lot for 1pm & 4pm shows, starting 90 mnutes before show time.

-To & from the Civic Center Parking Garage for 5pm & 8pm shows, starting 3 hours before show time.

This service end one hour after show time for each of the designated parking facilities.

INFORMATION FOR GROUPS ARRIVING BY BUS

A drop-off area has been designated at the front of the Big Top situated at 1550 Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica.

Once the guests have been dropped off, buses may park at the former Rand Lot (situated at 1680 Main Street) for $20. Bus drivers need to identify themselves at the parking gate as coming from Cirque du Soleil. The reduced rate of $20 is only valid for the duration of the show (2 ½ hours).

To reach the parking lot from the site:

- From the drop-off area, follow the directions to exit the site by going around the Big Top site.

- Turn right onto Pacific Coast Highway. Do not enter the tunnel. Stay to the half-right onto Moomat Ahiko Way.

- From Moomat Ahiko Way, turn left onto Ocean Avenue.

- Turn right on Colorado Avenue.

- Turn right onto Main Street. The parking entrance is across from City Hall.

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Santa Monica, CA 90401

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