Parking Fee
Parking on-campus is $5 for the day, 24 hours/day, 7 days a week and is run by Passport Parking. The fee can be paid for through their phone app or website. The parking permit is linked to your car's license plate number. Be aware that this is a digital parking pass. You may be cited if you park in a faculty/staff spot.
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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