Directions and Parking
The Carpenter Center is located at 6200 E. Atherton St., Long Beach, CA 90815. Paid parking is available in Lot G12 in front of the theater.
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Option 1: Pay for parking using ParkMobile
To save time and avoid lines at pay stations, we highly recommend pre-paying for parking using ParkMobile.
- If the Carpenter Center event you plan to attend is within the next 30 days, visit the ParkMobile website, choose the event, and purchase your parking pass.
- You can also download the ParkMobile App and complete your purchase through your smartphone.
Learn more about Parkmobile and parking on campus, including a helpful video and a ParkMobile FAQ.
Option 2: Pay for parking at a Pay Station
Two parking pay stations are located on the pavilion in front of the Carpenter Center.
- Only Mastercard and VISA are accepted (not Discover or American Express)
- The pay stations are cashless—no cash is accepted
- Your license plate number is required
- For assistance, please see an attendant in the parking lot
Directions
From 405 Los Angeles
Take the 405-Fwy South to the Palo Verde exit. Turn RIGHT onto southbound Palo Verde. Pass Stearns and turn RIGHT on Atherton St. Take the 1st left onto campus into Parking Lot G12.
From 405 Orange County
Take the 405-Fwy North to the Palo Verde exit. Turn LEFT onto southbound Palo Verde. Pass Stearns and turn RIGHT on Atherton St. Take the 1st left onto campus into Parking Lot G12.
From 605 FWY
Take the 605-Fwy South to the 405-Fwy North. Take the Palo Verde exit. Turn LEFT onto southbound Palo Verde. Pass Stearns and turn RIGHT on Atherton St. Take the 1st left onto campus into Parking Lot G12.
From 22 FWY
Take the 22-Fwy West to 405 North to the Palo Verde exit. Turn LEFT onto southbound Palo Verde. Pass Stearns and turn RIGHT on Atherton St. Take the 1st left onto campus into Parking Lot G12.
Additional Parking
Convenient parking is also available in the Palo Verde North Parking Structure. An ADA sidewalk offers a direct path of travel from the elevators of the Palos Verdes North Parking Structure to the CPAC entrance.
