Students who drive may either park on the main campus, one of the satellite campuses, or use the shuttle lot serving the main campus. Planning where you park is important because street parking in the surrounding neighborhood is restricted on weekdays and on Monday through Thursday evenings. Campus parking decals are NOT VALID on these restricted streets.
Student decals for parking on the main campus cost $75 per semester (and $35 for either the Summer or Winter session). Decals may be purchased online through the Student Self-service System. Handicap Parking: The display of a DMV handicap placard AND an SMC parking decal entitles you to park in any handicap, student, or staff parking space. An important caution: Because car alarms are disruptive to other students and our neighbors, cars in the parking structures with activated alarms will be TOWED IMMEDIATELY at your expense.
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Parking Information |
(310) 434-4608 |
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Center for Students With Disabilities |
(310) 434-4265 |
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College Police |
(310) 434-4608 or (310) 434-4300 |
Santa Monica College provides additional free parking and shuttle service from an off-campus shuttle lot. Students may also park for free at any of SMC’s four satellite campuses (Bundy, Airport Arts, AET, and the Performing Arts Center). Starting in Fall 2007, you will need a satellite campus parking decal, available free online or at each site.
The Big Blue Bus Sunset Ride operates Monday through Friday, day only, connecting the main campus, the new Olympic shuttle lot, the Bundy campus, the Airport Arts campus, and the AET campus. A separate shuttle connects the main campus with the Performing Arts (Madison) campus. For schedule times and hours of operation, visit www.smc.edu/parking. A mini-van service connects the Airport Arts campus to the Bundy campus.
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Please visit www.smc.edu/parking for details and links to bus schedules and route maps.
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College Police |
(310) 434-4608 or (310) 434-4300 |
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Airport Campus Information |
(310) 434-4229 |
Motorcycle and moped parking is free, within specially designated areas of Lot 1 and 2.
Bicycle racks are conveniently located at several points on campus: by the ESL building at the southwest corner of campus, at both ends of the Science Complex, and near the Business building, Parking Structure C, Art Complex, Counseling Complex, Library, Math Complex, and the Pavilion (Gymnasium).
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All motorcycles or mopeds on the College campus must be licensed and registered with the State of California. |
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Motorcycles and mopeds may be parked only in designated motorcycle and moped areas. Illegally parked motorcycles, mopeds, and bicycles will be cited, and/or towed and impounded. |
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Bicycles may be parked only in designated bicycle racks. Bicycles parked outside the designated areas must not interfere with pedestrian safety, handicap access, or the performance of duties by gardeners or custodians. |
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Motorcycles, mopeds, and bicycles may NOT be taken inside buildings or be ridden indoors. |
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The use of skateboards, roller skates, or roller blades is prohibited on campus. |
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Impounded vehicles will not be released until licensed in accordance with stated Santa Monica College Codes, and only after proof of ownership is shown and all appropriate fees are paid. |
For students, staff and faculty attending the evening sessions, the College provides walking escorts within the College community boundaries of Delaware Street, 21st Street, Ocean Park Boulevard and 14th Street.
This service is provided FREE and operates between 7:00 pm and 10:30 pm, Monday through Thursday.
To reach the Escort Service, simply dial 4300 from any telephone on campus. An Escort will meet you anywhere within the service area and walk you to your destination.
The aim of the Escort Service is to protect all members of our College community. Your safety is one key element to quality education.
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Escort Service (from campus phone) |
4300 |
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College Police - General Information |
(310) 434-4608 |
Santa Monica College has always enjoyed a unique geographical advantage. We’re easy to get to by bus. The Santa Monica Big Blue Bus offers three direct lines to SMC’s main campus.
When coupled with the Los Angeles Metro and the Culver City Bus system, you can reach SMC from any community on the Westside.
Route maps and schedules are available at the College Bookstore or through the bus lines themselves.
New! From Mar Vista & Palms: Ride a special Big Blue Bus Commuter route from Mar Vista and Palms to SMC, three times in the morning and twice in the afternoon, at no cost! You must show your SMC ID card to be exempt from paying a fare.
New! From Santa Monica & (via Metro Transfer) from West Hollywood & Beverly Hills: Ride Line 11 (14th & 20th Crosstown route) to and from SMC—at no cost! Line 11 runs every 15 minutes as a one-way loop from 17th and Pearl (south of the Library), north to Montana by way of 14th Street and back by way of 20th Street. Use this line to transfer to Metro Rapid on Wilshire or Metro 304 on Santa Monica Boulevard for just 50¢ to reach West Hollywood, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Park La Brea.
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Regular Fare (Exact change required) |
$ 0.75 |
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Tokens |
10 for 7.00 |
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Available at SMC Bookstore or Big Blue office. |
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Student Discount Card (thru age 20) |
10 rides for 5.00 |
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Available at SMC Bookstore or Big Blue office. |
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Seniors (62 years and older) |
0.25 |
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With Medicare Card or DMV Senior ID Card. |
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Handicapped |
0.25 |
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With DMV Handicapped ID Card or Handicapped ID Card from Big Blue Bus Office. |
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Local Transfers |
0.25 |
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Transfers to Metro or Culver City |
0.50 |
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Regular Fare (Exact change required) |
$1.25 |
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Transfer |
0.25 |
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Student (12 units or more) - Monthly Pass |
30.00 |
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Applications are available at the Auxiliary Services Office (1738 Pearl St.). |
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Regular Fare (Exact change required) |
$ 0.75 |
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Local Transfers |
Free |
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Transfers to Metro or Big Blue |
0.25 |
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Big Blue Information |
(310) 451-5444 |
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Metro Information |
(213) 626-4455 |
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Culver City Transit Information |
(310) 253-6500 |
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SMC Bookstore |
(310) 434-4258 |
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Auxiliary Services Office |
(310) 434-4255 |