From the North (San Jose Area):

• Take the Ocean Street exit from Highway 17
• Turn right on Water St.
• Turn left on River St.
• The River/Front Street parking garage is to the left.
• The MAH is on the right side of Front St., one block further.

From the North Coast (Half Moon Bay):

• Continue straight from Highway 1
• Turn right on Laurel St.
• Turn left on Front St.
• There will be a parking structure on your left at the corner of Soquel and Front.
• The Museum is just past the parking lot, on the same side of the street.

From the South (Monterey area):

• Take Highway 1 north, staying in the left hand lane as you approach the Highway 17 turn off.
• Stay on Highway 1 as it loops around like a fishhook.
• Continue on Highway 1 north.
• Turn left on River Street.
• There will be the River/ Front St. parking garage on your left behind Wells Fargo.
• The Museum is on the right side of Front St., one block further.

Parking near the Santa Cruz  Museum of Art and History:

There are two parking garages located near the Museum.

Soquel/Front Garage

The Soquel/Front Parking Garage is located at the corner of Soquel Avenue and Front Street. The lot is paid hourly parking, seven days a week, except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Keep your ticket with you, and pay at one of the Pay-on-Foot stations (located on the ground floor stair towers) or the cashier’s office before returning to your vehicle. 

River/Front Garage

The River/Front Garage is located between River and Front Streets next to the Galleria Office Complex. Public parking in this garage is limited to the first floor, with upper floors reserved for residential permit holders.

There is disability parking available in both parking garages.

Accessibility:

The Museum of Art & History is committed to making its facilities and programs accessible to all visitors.

Museum galleries and entrances are wheelchair accessible. Restrooms are located on each floor and are equipped with handicap stalls.