So You Want to Cruise Out of LA? But First... How Much to Park That Land Yacht?
Ah, the majesty of cruising! Salty breezes, endless buffets, and mermaids... well, maybe not mermaids, but definitely a pool shaped like a giant guitar (because, Los Angeles). But before you set sail on your voyage of leisure, there's a question that haunts every landlocked sailor: the dreaded parking situation.
Fear not, fellow traveler, for I, your intrepid cruise-parking Indiana Jones, have unearthed the secrets of the Los Angeles Cruise Terminal's parking lot!
The Great Parking Divide: Self-Park or Valet?
There be two main options for parking your chariot at the terminal, each with its own swashbuckling style:
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Self-Park: A Pirate's Life for Me! Avast, ye landlubbers! Park like a scurvy dog for a maximum of $20 a day. Just be prepared to navigate the high seas of a parking garage, avoiding any rogue shopping carts or fellow captains with questionable parking skills.
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Valet: A First-Mate's Fancy If you're feeling fancy (or perhaps possess a car the size of a galleon), then valet parking might be your treasure. However, be prepared to cough up a few extra doubloons for this service (price subject to change, but typically more than self-parking).
Important Note: There's also a free one-hour grace period for self-parkers, so you can swing by, grab a selfie with the giant guitar pool (because, you have to), and decide if you're brave enough to tackle the parking garage or outsource the task to a valet.
Here be Some Additional Tidbits for Your Parking Plunder
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Lost in the Seven Seas of the Parking Garage? Fear not! The friendly scallywags at Parking Concepts Inc. (PCI) manage the lot and can be reached at (310) 547-4357 or (949) 978-0665. They'll be happy to help you steer your vessel to a safe harbor (parking space).
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Lightning Strikes Twice (Free)! If you're only there for a quick drop-off or pick-up (think ninja-esque cruise maneuver), then score! The first 30 minutes are free. Just be sure to hightail it out of there before the parking police come knocking (or rather, ticketing).
So there you have it, mateys! The secrets of Los Angeles Cruise Terminal parking decoded. Now you can set sail with confidence, knowing your land vessel is safe and sound (and hopefully not raided by barnacles while you're off chasing waterfalls... or mermaids, whatever floats your boat).
