About this Location

Facility Overview

The Ventura Park and Ride facility, situated at 10801 Ventura Boulevard in Studio City, California, serves as one of the San Fernando Valley's premier transit and event park-and-ride hubs. Prominently serving as the official boarding site for the Hollywood Bowl Shuttle (Line 668), this modern open-air surface parking lot provides approximately 201 marked vehicle stalls. Following extensive civic revitalizations led by Los Angeles County Public Works, the property features updated asphalt paving, clear navigational striping, drought-tolerant landscaping, and biofiltration swales. Because it is an open-air surface lot without an overhead garage roof, it comfortably accommodates standard passenger sedans, pickup trucks, oversized SUVs, and high-roof conversion vans without clearance concerns. Drivers should note, however, that during Hollywood Bowl event operations, parking attendants often implement stacked parking to maximize capacity for concertgoers.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Positioned right where Studio City meets the historic Cahuenga Pass, this lot offers exceptional proximity to major entertainment venues, regional transit, and cultural landmarks:

Hollywood Bowl: Board the dedicated Hollywood Bowl Shuttle (Line 668) directly from the lot for an effortless 10-to-15 minute ride straight to the venue gates, bypassing congested hill parking.
Campo de Cahuenga: Located directly adjacent to the lot, this historic site and museum marks the signing of the 1847 Treaty of Cahuenga.
Universal Studios Hollywood & Universal CityWalk: Located just over the freeway overpass (less than a 15-minute walk or a 3-minute transit connection), providing world-class movie studios, theme park thrills, CityWalk dining, and cinemas.
Ventura Boulevard Commercial Corridor: Step out onto the bustling Studio City stretch featuring trendy coffee shops, celebrated sushi bars, gastropubs, and neighborhood boutiques.
Universal City/Studio City Metro B Line Station: Positioned just 0.3 miles east (a 6-minute stroll), giving rapid rail access to North Hollywood Arts District, Hollywood Boulevard, and Downtown Los Angeles.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Drivers benefit from swift arterial and freeway access. The lot is positioned immediately adjacent to the US-101 (Hollywood Freeway). Motorists arriving southbound on the 101 can exit at Lankershim Boulevard and turn right onto Ventura Boulevard to find the dedicated lot entrance on the right. Those traveling northbound can exit Campo de Cahuenga / Lankershim Boulevard for direct routing. In addition to serving the Hollywood Bowl Line 668 direct shuttle, the location connects seamlessly with local Metro bus routes (including Line 155 and Line 224) running along Lankershim and Ventura Boulevards. For those traveling across the metro region, the nearby Metro B Line subway station serves as an easy alternative if the surface lot reaches peak capacity.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Free Parking: Complimentary vehicle parking during official Hollywood Bowl shuttle events and transit park-and-ride hours.
Dedicated Shuttle Stop: On-site loading and unloading island for the direct Hollywood Bowl Line 668 bus.
Open-Air Headroom: Zero overhead height limitations, making it ideal for tall passenger vans, trucks, and roof-racked vehicles.
Security & Safety: Equipped with overhead high-efficiency lighting, dedicated security staff shack during events, perimeter fencing, and surveillance cameras.
ADA Accessibility: Level surface parking with designated ADA-compliant accessible stalls, curb ramps, and wide pedestrian walkways.
Eco-Friendly Design: Integrated biofiltration stormwater swales and native California drought-tolerant landscaping.

Ideal For

Hollywood Bowl Concertgoers: Music lovers seeking to bypass notorious Highland Avenue traffic, expensive venue stacked parking, and lengthy post-show walk-ups.
Daily Valley Commuters: Drivers looking to leave their vehicles near the Cahuenga Pass before continuing into central Los Angeles via the Metro B Line or express bus lines.
Universal City Visitors: Travelers seeking convenient valley-side parking within quick transit or rideshare distance of theme park attractions.
Local Diners & Shoppers: Visitors exploring historic Campo de Cahuenga or meeting up for dining along eastern Ventura Boulevard.

Visitor & Driver Tips

While parking in the lot is free, riders boarding the Hollywood Bowl Shuttle must purchase shuttle transit tickets (which can be secured online in advance via the Hollywood Bowl ticketing platform or purchased via mobile/card on-site). On high-profile concert nights, the lot fills up quickly; plan to arrive at least 90 minutes to two hours before showtime to secure a spot before departures begin. If the 201-space lot reaches maximum capacity, traffic personnel will redirect drivers across the pass to the nearby Universal City/Studio City Metro Station parking structure at 3913 Lankershim Boulevard, which offers hundreds of daily paid overflow stalls. Finally, keep in mind that event operations utilize stacked parking, so your vehicle may be held until surrounding drivers exit after the performance concludes.