Parking Meters
The City of Long Beach has both single-space and multi-space on-street parking meters that accept credit cards (Visa, Mastercard and Discover) in Downtown Long Beach, The Pike, Second Street in Belmont Shore, Fourth Street in Retro Row and select beach lots.
Additional Information
| NEIGHBORHOOD | NEW RATES | ENFORCEMENT HOURS | MAXIMUM |
|---|---|---|---|
| BELMONT SHORE (2nd Street) | $3 per hour | 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, excluding holidays | 3 hours |
| DOWNTOWN CORE | $1.50 per hour | 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, including holidays | 2 hours |
| DOWNTOWN | $1 per hour | 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday - Saturday, excluding Sundays and holidays | 2 hours |
| THE PIKE | $2 per hour | 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, including holidays | 2 hours |
| RETRO ROW (4th Street) | $1.75 per hour | 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., daily, excluding holidays | 3 hours |
The City of Long Beach has partnered with Passport Parking to offer a contactless way to pay for parking, now available in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. Pay to park at the participating on-street locations and beach lots using the Passport Parking app. To see a list of participating locations, visit ParkLB’s Passport Parking Page.
Watch the video below to learn how to pay for parking using the Passport Parking app:
How to use the Passport Parking app
Key features:
- You can add two hours in advance of enforcement. For example, if enforcement begins at 9 a.m., you can add money between 7 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. The meter will wait until 9 a.m. to credit your time.
- Smart meters accept coins, credit cards and debit cards.
To use the meter:
- Coins: Insert coins for the desired time. Use nickels, dimes, quarters or dollar coins to park.
- Credit or Debit card: Insert and remove credit/debit card. Adjust payment amount with + and - buttons. Press green "OK" button.
Watch the video below to learn how to use the smart parking meters with a credit card:
How to Use the M5 Smart Meter
For parking meter and pay station-related issues, or to ask questions regarding on-street parking, please email ParkingMeters@longbeach.gov.
Quick Links
Request a Disabled ZonePermits & Applications
» Oversized Vehicle Permit
» Red Tip Driveway Application
» Disabled Parking Zone Application
» Preferential Permit Application
» Annual Beach Lot Parking Pass
Waterfront Parking
Contact Us
Parking Enforcement: 562.570.2866
» Send an Email to LB Parking Enforcement
Parking Enforcement After Hours: 562.435.6711
Citation Office: 562.570.6822
Public Parking Information: 562.570.8055
Street Sweeping: 562.570.2890
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