Getting to the Show Cirque du Soleil is like no other show in the world, let us help you enjoy the experience without the worry of how to get there. Santa Monica offers a number of public transportation alternatives to get you to the show in time for curtain. It is strongly recommend that you arrive in Santa Monica ONE HOUR before the show. This will allow adequate time to park in the appropriate lot and arrive at the big top at least 20 minutes early for ticket scanning and seating. Late arrivals will be held outside of the big top and seated at the appropriate time. You don’t want to miss a minute of the show! PARKING
To save time and money, you can purchase a discounted parking permit in advance. Please click on the link to secure your parking today: https://cdsparkingreserve.smgov.net/ - For 1:00pm and 4:00pm shows, park in Lot 4 South.
- For 5:00pm and 8:00pm shows, park in the Civic Center Garage.
- Tapis Rouge Parking - present your Tapis Rouge ticket at the designated parking lot for your specific show time to take advantage of your complimentary parking.
WALKING DIRECTIONS FROM PARKING LOTS
From Lot 4 South:
Follow Ocean Front Walk from the north end of Lot 4 South directly to the Cirque du Soleil Big Top on Santa Monica Pier. The path is flat and the walking time is approximately 15 minutes. From the Civic Center Parking Garage:
From Olympic Drive, cross at the Avenida Mazatlan crosswalk and walk west on Olympic Drive. Proceed north on Main Street over the I-10 bridge to Colorado Avenue, cross at the crosswalk to the north side of Colorado Avenue and walk west across Second Street and across Ocean Avenue. You will see the Cirque du Soleil big top. Walk down the Pier bridge onto the Pier Deck, then down the stairs behind Bubba Gump. This route is approximately 15-20 minutes and is uneven in some areas. BICYCLE AND PUBLIC TRANSIT
Adequate bicycle parking is located directly opposite the main entrance to the Big Top in Lot 1 North just below Bubba Gump’s. Bicycle valet service will be provided for weekend matinee shows only. For Public Transit information, visit www.bigbluebus.com or www.metro.net for information on how to reach the show. Perry's Cafe & Beach Rentals - Enjoy a day cruising Santa Monica's bike trails and when it's time to head in for the show, park your bike at the free bike valet service at the Pier. For the Sunday 1:00pm Cirque du Soleil performances, rent a bike for $15.00/3 hrs. or $25 flat rate for over 3 hrs. at the following locations: 1200 Pacific Coast Highway - (310) 458-3975
2400 Ocean Front Walk - (310) 452-7609
2600 Ocean Front Walk - (310) 584-9306
320 Santa Monica Pier - (310) 393-9778 SHUTTLE SERVICE
Cirque du Soleil will provide shuttle service, especially for those with mobility impairments from the designated parking facilities. - To & from Lot 4 South for 1pm & 4pm shows, starting 90 minutes before show time.
- To & from the Civic Center Parking Garage for 5pm & 8pm shows, starting 3 hours before show time.
This service will end one hour after show time for each of the designated parking facilities | 
