Directions and Parking

The Carpenter Center is located at 6200 E. Atherton St., Long Beach, CA 90815.

Parking Lot G12 in front of the Carpenter Center is Open!

After three months of renovations, Parking Lot G12 is open for all Carpenter Center patrons. Located directly in front of the Carpenter Center, this completely redesigned and improved parking lot elevates the patron parking experience, featuring:

  • Wider 2-way aisles with wider and deeper parking spaces
  • A new ADA/rideshare zone directly in front of the Carpenter Center entrance for easier pedestrian drop-off/pick-up
  • New ADA spaces relocated in front of the Carpenter Center entrance
  • New ADA sidewalk offering a direct path of travel from the elevators of the Palos Verdes North Parking Structure to the CPAC entrance
  • An additional traffic exit
  • Improved WiFi connectivity and security cameras
  • New landscaping, including dozens of new trees
  • (Still to come) EV charging stations, including 10 regular spaces and 2 ADA spaces
  • (Unchanged) Pay for parking via the ParkMobile app or from the pay stations on the pavilion in front of the Carpenter Center
     

Parking Pay Stations & ParkMobile

Parking pay stations are located on the pavilion in front of the Carpenter Center. To save time and avoid lines at pay stations, we highly recommend pre-paying for parking using ParkMobile.
 

Purchasing Parking Permits

  • 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.

For all other parking purchases: 

  1. On the day of the performance, visit ParkMobile and enter in Zone 3993 (and choose CSU Long Beach)
  2. Create an account (recommended for repeat patrons) or continue as a Guest
  3. When creating an account:
    • Add a vehicle (license plate number & state)
    • Add a payment method (Visa, MC, Discover, AMEX)
    • Click “Start Parking”
    • You’re all set! Park in Lot G12 or another nearby parking lot and enjoy the show! No further action is required.

You can also download the ParkMobile App and complete your purchase through your smartphone. Learn more about Parkmobile and parking on campus.

You may also use a pay station to pay for parking using a debit or credit card. The pay station kiosks do not accept cash.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Your vehicle's license plate number will be required when paying. For assistance, please see an attendant in the 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.

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