Directions and Parking
Universal CityWalk
Reduced Parking Options
For guests visiting Universal CityWalk, check out these reduced parking options:
See details below.
- $10 General Parking after 5pm for all guests.
- $5 General Parking** with purchase of a movie ticket to Universal Cinema.
- $10 Valet Parking for the first 2.5 hours with validation from a CityWalk full-service restaurant.
See details below.
Parking
Daily Parking Fees Per Vehicle
- General Parking Before 5pm - $35
- General Parking After 5pm - $10
- Preferred Parking Before 5pm - $55
- Preferred Parking After 5pm - $20
- Front Gate Parking - $75
- RV or Oversized Vehicle Parking - $45
Valet Parking Standard Rates
- $25 for First 2 Hours
- $60 after 2 Hours
Valet Parking With Validation from CityWalk Full-Service Restaurants
- $10 for 0 - 2.5 Hours
- $15 for 2.5 - 3.5 Hours
- $60 after 3.5 Hours
Pay only $5 for general parking with purchase of a same-day movie ticket to Universal Cinema.**
**Offer is valid only at Universal Cinema at Universal CityWalk Hollywood. Offer is for one time use and must be surrendered at time of redemption. To receive your $5 parking, present your General Parking receipt at the Universal Cinema ticket window. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotional offers, discounts, or prior purchases. Offer subject to change without notice.
Platinum & Gold Annual Pass Parking
*As of 3/5/2025, General Parking is included for Platinum and Gold Passes except for blockout dates (applies only to Gold Passes) and except for entry after 6pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in April, May, September, and October. Not valid for Valet Parking, Front Gate Parking, or Preferred Parking. Additional restrictions apply.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
- Frankenstein Garage: 4 ports (Level 2 and Level 7)
- Jurassic Parking Garage: 8 ports (Level 1 and B1M)
- E.T. Garage: 16 ports (Level B1)
- Woody Woodpecker Lot: 1 port (near Front Gate Parking)
- Curious George Garage: 2 ports (Level 1)
Accessible Parking
Accessible parking is available in all of the parking structures on a first-come, first-served basis. Upon arrival Guests are directed to the closest ADA section based on their destination.
100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608
For general directions to the Park, please see options below:
From Hollywood
Take the 101 Hollywood Freeway North to Universal Studios Blvd. Turn right onto Universal Studios Blvd. Follow signs to Universal Studios Hollywood.
From Santa Monica
Take the 10 Santa Monica Freeway East to the 405 Freeway North. Exit to the 101 Ventura Freeway East/South. (Signs to Los Angeles.) Continue on the 101 Freeway and exit on Lankershim Blvd. Turn right on Lankershim Blvd and follow the signs to Universal Studios Hollywood.
From the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Follow signs to the 105 Freeway. Take the 105 Freeway East to the 110 Harbor Freeway North. After passing through the downtown area, get on the 101 Hollywood Freeway North. Follow the 101 Freeway to the Universal Studios Blvd. exit. Turn right on to Universal Studios Blvd. and follow the signs to Universal Studios Hollywood.
From Anaheim
Take the 5 Golden State Freeway North. Exit to the 101 Hollywood Freeway North. Continue on the 101 Freeway and exit at Universal Studios Blvd. Turn right on to Universal Studios Blvd. and follow the signs to Universal Studios Hollywood.
From San Diego
Take the 5 Golden State Freeway North. Exit to the 101 Hollywood Freeway North. Continue on the 101 Freeway and exit at Universal Studios Blvd. Turn right on to Universal Studios Blvd. and follow the signs to Universal Studios Hollywood.
From Santa Barbara
Take the 101 Hollywood Freeway South and exit on Lankershim Blvd. Turn right on Lankershim Blvd and follow the signs to Universal Studios Hollywood.
Public Transportation and FREE Shuttle to Universal Studios Hollywood and CityWalk
Use the Metro Trip Planner for your most convenient route
There are many ways to get to Universal Studios Hollywood on public transportation, including frequently arriving Metro trains and buses. Get started with the Metro Trip Planner or contact Metro at (323) GO METRO to find your most convenient form of transportation.
The new Metro pedestrian bridge, located at the corner of Lankershim and Universal Hollywood Drive, provides safe and easy access from the Universal City Red Line and Bus Stations to Universal Studios Hollywood.
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Platinum & Gold Annual Pass Parking
Platinum Annual Pass
General Parking privileges:- For online purchases, valid from first visit onward. For all other purchases, valid only on subsequent visits.
- General Parking is included except for entry after 6pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in April, May, September, and October.
- Not valid for Valet Parking, Front Gate Parking, or Preferred Parking.
Gold Annual Pass
General Parking privileges:- For online purchases, valid from first visit onward. For all other purchases, valid only on subsequent visits.
- General Parking is included except for blockout dates and except for entry after 6pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in April, May, September, and October.
- Not valid for Valet Parking, Front Gate Parking, or Preferred Parking.
