City of Santa Monica Parking Structure 2

My son’s girlfriend was my chauffeur. After my appointment, we were looking for a lunch spot. We got a recommendation for someplace by the 3^rd Street Promenade.
Not knowing exactly where to park, we drove into the parking structure. I had thought I read that the first 90 minutes were free, so in we went. So we navigated our way up and parked on the third floor.
I do like the green/​red light indicators which denote whether a space is available or occupied. Yes, I am sure those lights are not 100% accurate, but they were more correct than incorrect.
We parked, took note of our parking spot, and walked down the steps and went about our lunch plans. For some reason, I doubted myself and was wondering if I needed to get the ticket validated since there are signs reminding you to take your ticket with you.
The place we chose to eat at didn’t do validations for this structure, so as we neared the Pay Station, I pulled out my card. The reason why you need to take the ticket with you is that you need it for the Pay Station!!! We stuck the ticket in and the amount we owed was $ 0.00! YAY!!!
From the time you settle the cost of parking in that Pay Station machine, you are allotted a 20 minutes to exit in your car. Since it was midday, there weren’t very many cars moving and we sailed right on out. I can see where 20 minutes might be an issue if it is crowded with people leaving. When you exit, you can only turn right (legally).
I would park here again!

90 minutes are free. First additional hour is $ 1.00. after that, $ 1.50 each hour. Max is $ 14!
Well, well, well… excuse my language but fuh the traffic coming in here and fuh the peeps who don’t know how to drive. Some beeeeeches need to learn NOT to block intersections and NOT to stop at the entrance and NOT move causing even MORE traffic as if there’s not enough. *palm in the freakin’ face*
Yes, parking can be cheap but some people just need to go back to DMV and retake their damn driving test, pass it then come back to the road. Ugh…
Parking lot does have different structures, so note where you parked and don’t get lost. If you’re afraid you might get lost… go use their ‘find your car’ machine. Kind of stupid. and not sure if it’s accurate, but worth a try, right? On top of the parking ceiling, you will see green/​red lights. It’s to detect if the parking space is avaliable, and they’re not always accurate.
NOTE:
I would suggest to park near ‘The Market’ because many people like to park places where they are use to and think it’s closer to where they’re going or because of laziness. I rather just walk it.
Now drive safely and try to keep your index finger inside your car and not outside. :)

Want a parking ticket for Parking? Then park here at your own risk. Park and Santa Monica Police will have a conveient place for them to get their monthly quota of tickets. They will check your car out and find a light out, tire low, or missing a front license plate like I did. $ 25 if you just want to pay it or $ 10 if you want to fix it. They will at least make $ 10. So park here at your own risk. It is unfair when you are going to Houstons /​Hillstone for dinner. A drink at Fairmont, shop at Apple Store. Hey they have to legally steal from you.

Can I say Fuck on Unilocal?Let’s try. Fuck you Santa Monica parking garages! What has happened to you? You were great for getting drunk on the top of in high school, but the party stopped there. Prices just keep going up up up. Starting October 1^st 2012, parking is going to be a $ 14 daily maximum. (It used to be $ 9)
I’m convinced that Santa Monica doesn’t want anyone to actually live here anymore and just wants to get as much money as they can from the sad, pathetic tourists that flood to the city.
In addition to the ridiculous price increase, parts of Santa Monica no longer have free Sunday parking, and no longer allow feeding the meters.
Parking structure #2 has been my car’s temporary almost daily napping place on and off for years, but no more. I dealt with the elevators that are reminiscent of Tower of Terror and the never completely gone stench of hobo piss for years because at least the prices were semi reasonable.
It is now almost the same price as taking at town car two and from work each day. I think that’s my new plan.

It was a well lighted structure and right near the AMC theaters on the promenade. Although to get to the promenade you have to walk through an alley you can’t beat two free hours for parking!

*** Public parking is the way to go. ***
It is quick, easy, convenient and cheap:
8am — 5pm (3hrs free) 5pm-​2am ($ 5 flat).
So why pay +$ 45 for a ticket at a meter in
Santa Monica? Their meters operate ²⁴⁄₇!
Be smart. SaMo Prkg Patrol is really no joke.
*** I just wish they’d wash this place more. ***