Directions and Parking

The Carpenter Center is located at 6200 E. Atherton St., Long Beach, CA 90815 with parking in Lot G12.

Parking

Skip the lines at the parking kiosks! Purchase your parking ahead of time! Here's how:

  • If the Carpenter Center event you plan to attend is within the next 30 days, visit the ParkMobile website, choose the event, and purchase your parking pass.

For all other parking purchases: 

  1. On the day of the performance, visit ParkMobile and enter in Zone 3993 (and choose CSU Long Beach)
  2. Create an account (recommended for repeat patrons) or continue as a Guest
  3. When creating an account:
    • Add a vehicle (license plate number & state)
    • Add a payment method (Visa, MC, Discover, AMEX)
    • Click “Start Parking”
    • You’re all set! Park in Lot G12 and enjoy the show! No further action is required.

You can also download the ParkMobile App and complete your purchase through your smartphone. Learn more about Parkmobile and parking on campus.

You may also use a pay station within Lot G12 to pay for parking using a debit or credit card. The pay station kiosks do not accept cash.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Your vehicle's license plate number will be required when paying. For assistance, please see an attendant in the lot.

Directions

From 405 Los Angeles

Take the 405-Fwy South to the Palo Verde exit. Turn RIGHT onto southbound Palo Verde. Pass Stearns and turn RIGHT on Atherton St. Take the 1ST LEFT onto campus and park in Lot G12, adjacent to the theatre.

From 405 Orange County

Take the 405-Fwy North to the Palo Verde exit. Turn LEFT onto southbound Palo Verde. Pass Stearns and turn RIGHT on Atherton St. Take the 1ST LEFT onto campus and park in Lot G12, adjacent to the theatre.

From 605 FWY

Take the 605-Fwy South to the 405-Fwy North. Take the Palo Verde exit. Turn LEFT onto southbound Palo Verde. Pass Stearns and turn RIGHT on Atherton St. Take the 1ST LEFT onto campus and park in Lot G12, adjacent to the theatre.

From 22 FWY

Take the 22-Fwy West to 405 North to the Palo Verde exit. Turn LEFT onto southbound Palo Verde. Pass Stearns and turn RIGHT on Atherton St. Take the 1ST LEFT onto campus and park in Lot G12, adjacent to the theatre.

Uber/Lift

A CSULB rideshare dropoff/pickup point is located directly in front of the theatre accessible through Lot G12. 

CSULB Campus Map

Get driving directions: Google maps