Traffic advisory: Plan to arrive early. Ride-hailing services, public transportation and carpooling are highly recommended. If driving, check the latest traffic and freeway project updates. Full construction updates are available on the OCTA website and the interactive map.
For concerts taking place during the OC Fair, guests will be directed to the best available parking at the time you arrive. Please note that entrance to Pacific Amphitheatre during the run of the Fair is available through the Fair. After parking, enter through whichever gate is closest, Blue Gate, Green Gate or Yellow Gate, then proceed toward Pacific Amphitheatre.
For concerts that take place pre- or post-Fair, please follow directional signage and staff directions to the best parking available at the time you arrive. After parking you will then enter the venue through the main Pacific Amphitheatre entrance adjacent to the box office.
- $15 for cars, motorcycles
- $24 for limos, buses
Cash or credit accepted
During the run of the OC Fair, Saturdays and Sundays are the busiest days. Plan to arrive as early as possible. Your show tickets include admission to the OC Fair. You are welcome to come and enjoy a full day at the Fair before the show.
NOTE: Please do not park on the residential streets surrounding the Fairgrounds. These areas may require City-issued parking permits. Vehicles without these permits are subject to tow at the vehicle owner’s expense.
Limited reserved parking is available. Reserved parking can be bought at the Pacific Amphitheatre Box Office on the OC Fairgrounds or online at etix.com while supplies last.
- Reserved parking sales end 24 hours before each show
- Reserved parking is NOT available for purchase the day of the show
- Entry to reserved parking is through Gate 4 ONLY
When choosing the Pacific Amphitheatre Reserved Parking option, it is very important that you follow the directions below. Occasionally, the Costa Mesa Police Department must shut down Arlington Drive at Fairview Road and these routes will avoid this intersection. Once you park, walk through the Green Gate entrance and head to the Plaza Pacifica entrance to Pacific Amphitheatre to enjoy your show.
Reserved parking from 405: Exit the 405 Freeway at Bristol Street and go south. Turn right onto southbound Newport Boulevard. Turn right onto Arlington Drive, then enter through Gate 4.
Reserved parking from 55: Exit the 55 Freeway at Baker Street and go west. Turn left onto Bristol Street. Turn right onto southbound Newport Boulevard. Turn right onto Arlington Drive, then enter through Gate 4.
