Greater Los Angeles is a large metropolitan area with heavy traffic levels at certain times of day. Numerous routes are available to reach Santa Monica, with the Interstate system (I-10 / I-5) and the Pacific Coast Highway (US-1) are the most popular routes.
PARKING: There are several public parking structures on 2nd Street and 4th Street within walking distance to LAPAC. 
We suggest parking structure #6 located between Broadway and Santa Monica Blvd on 2nd Street.
Parking Structure #6 : First 90 minutes Free, 2.5 hours $1, Each add 30 minutes $1.50, and 24 hrs $14
Another option is The Santa Monica Library : First 30 minutes Free, Next 2 hours $1 per hour, Each add’l 30 minutes $1, Daily max $10 weekdays, $5 weekends
Or The Civic Center: Operates 24 hours daily, First 30 minutes free, $1 for each additional hour, $5 maximum daily