Parking Fee
Parking is available on campus 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through Passport Parking (recommended "OCC Lot E" in Google Maps). Parking permits are digital and are linked to your vehicle's license plate. Payment can be made using the Passport Parking mobile app or website.
Parking Rates
- Standard rate: $5.35 per day
- July 17 – August 16 (during the OC Fair): $10.35 per day
Please park only in designated student parking areas. Vehicles parked in faculty/staff spaces or other restricted areas may be cited.
Directions to OCC Planetarium
We highly recommend using Google Maps specifically and search "OCC Lot E" for the best directions. If you are visiting us for Mesmerica from July 19-August 17, 2024 please use "OCC Lot H" for parking.
Directions From the 405 (San Diego) Freeway
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In Costa Mesa, exit Fairview Road, South.
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Proceed South on Fairview for just under 1.5 miles to Merrimac Way.
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Turn right (West) on Merrimac.
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Orange Coast College is now on your right.
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Proceed West on Merrimac approximately 1/3 of a mile to the Lot E entrance.
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Turn right into Lot E and proceed towards the Library.
Parking and dropoff for the planetarium are located in Parking Lot E, off of Merrimac Way. Head for the walkway directly between the Lewis Center for Applied Science and the Library. The Planetarium will be directly ahead.
The Planetarium is located towards the southwest corner of campus.
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