Visitor - Short Term

Visitor parking is permitted in designated parking lots on campus, provided a valid visitor permit is displayed. Permits can be purchased from the permit dispensers located in lots throughout the campus. Click to view our Short-Term Rate Table.

Visitor parking

Certain lots allow visitor parking at all times (see Visitor for locations), while others allow visitor parking only after 5:00PM and on weekends. Some few lots are reserved for specific permit types and allow no visitor parking. Please refer to the lot entrance sign to be assured that visitor parking is allowed within the lot. Note that other restrictions may apply to specific spaces or areas within a lot or parking structure.

Visitor permits are also valid in time zones for the time designated, and in loading zones for 20 minutes. The permits are not valid in restricted areas, restricted spaces, reserved spaces, unpaid metered spaces, or lots/spaces marked for vendors.

Invited guest parking

If a campus department has invited you to an event, please make sure you check with the department (or Parking Services) for parking instructions and permit requirements. Our Information Kiosk at University Plaza can also help you find the right place to park for your event.

Our goal is to see that you get the information you need to find appropriate parking and avoid even the possibility of a parking citation.

Metered parking

Metered parking is available in certain lots on campus. Meter rates are 25 cents for five minutes. Maximum time limits are noted on the meters. Select “Metered Parking” under the “Where can I park?” tab to view the locations of meters and their time limits on the Interactive Map.

Coastal Access parking

Visitors to UCSB's scenic shoreline may find Coastal Access parking in 6 Parking, 10 Parking or 22 Parking. Coastal Access parking is permitted at all times. Note, however, that the spaces are intended for coastal visitors and have a time limit of four hours. One to four-hour permits may be purchased from onsite permit dispensers or from the Permit Sales Office.