UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Information about our community

Parking

Parking is in short supply throughout Santa Monica, including the area near UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center. There are, however, several parking options available to patients and visitors. These options include:

  • Valet Service: 1225 15th Street: Monday to Friday, 6 am to 6:30 pm. $14 per day (No In/Out Privileges). Rates subject to change without notice.
  • 1260 15th St. Medical Building: Monday to Friday, 6:30 am to 10 pm; Saturdays: 8 am to 6 pm. Rates posted at entrance.
  • 1245 16th St. Medical Building:  Monday to Friday, 6 am to 10 pm; Saturdays: 8 am to 5 pm. Rates posted at entrance.
  • 1311 16th St. Structure:  Monday to Friday, 6:30 pm to 6 am; Weekends, Holidays: All day. Access tokens available for $5 at our main Security desk at 1250 16th St.
  • Metered street parking: Please carefully read street signs. Meters in effect every day except Sunday.

Call 424-259-9100 for additional parking information or go to the Security Desk at the main entrance on 16th Street and Arizona entrance. 

Where to Eat

Our Café Santa Monica is open from 6:30 am to 2:00 am. Visit the cafeteria page to find their weekly menu.

Izzy's Deli is open 24 hours on the corner of 14th and Wilshire.
Café Tazzina on Wilshire (next to Staples) is open from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.
The Bagel Nosh is on the corner of 17th and Wilshire, open for breakfast and lunch.
The Cutting Board is open for lunch across from the 15th St entrance.
There are additional restaurants within a short walking distance from the hospital.

Listing subject to change. Please check with Patient Affairs for up-to-date information.  They can be reached at 424-259-9120. 

Other Resources

We do not have an outpatient pharmacy in our building but there are many pharmacies in our area. Arrangements can be made with the discharge planner for your prescriptions to be filled by a local pharmacy if you have a long drive home.

Our Patient Affairs department can be reached at 424-259-9120. They can assist you with finding a hotel in our area. They can also assist you with wireless internet at the hospital.