Driving from Santa Barbara to a cruise at Port of Los Angeles (San Pedro)? It is about 110 miles, about 2 hours by car. Portside is expanding here, so join the waitlist and we will work to hold you a guaranteed spot near the terminal before you sail.
Port of Los Angeles (San Pedro) is about 110 miles from Santa Barbara, roughly 2 hours by car via US-101 South to I-110 South. Portside is not at Los Angeles yet, so join the waitlist and, if you sign up 90+ days out, we will work to secure you a reserved spot near World Cruise Center in San Pedro, off the Harbor Freeway (I-110).
From Santa Barbara, the drive to Port of Los Angeles (San Pedro) runs about 110 miles and takes about 2 hours. Take US-101 South to I-110 South. Cruises depart from the World Cruise Center in San Pedro, off the Harbor Freeway (I-110). On a full sailing day the closest spaces go first, so knowing your parking plan before you leave Santa Barbara saves a scramble after the drive.
The World Cruise Center in San Pedro serves Southern California cruisers, many of whom drive in from across the LA basin. On-site parking is limited and pricey, so reserved off-site parking with a shuttle is a real alternative. Port of Los Angeles (San Pedro) is served by Princess, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian and Celebrity, so whichever line you are sailing from Santa Barbara, the parking challenge is the same: a guaranteed spot near the terminal with a shuttle beats circling a full garage on embarkation morning.
It is free, and it is how we decide where to open next. If your cruise is 90 or more days out, that gives us the runway to secure a lot near Port of Los Angeles (San Pedro) and hold a spot for you before you sail. Add your details and we will email you the moment Los Angeles parking opens.
Portside is live at Port Canaveral now: $14.95 a day, free shuttle, guaranteed reservation.
Reserve Port Canaveral parkingPort of Los Angeles (San Pedro) is about 110 miles from Santa Barbara, roughly 2 hours by car via US-101 South to I-110 South. Cruises depart from the World Cruise Center in San Pedro, off the Harbor Freeway (I-110). Portside does not have a lot at Los Angeles yet, so join the free waitlist and, if you sign up at least 90 days before you sail, we will work to hold a reserved spot near the terminal for you.
Plan on about 2 hours from Santa Barbara, taking US-101 South to I-110 South. On-site parking is limited and pricey, so reserved off-site parking with a shuttle is a real alternative. Leaving earlier on embarkation morning gives you a cushion if traffic is heavy.
Not yet, Portside is still expanding to Port of Los Angeles (San Pedro). Join the Los Angeles waitlist free, and when we secure a partner lot near the terminal we email waitlisted cruisers first, prioritizing anyone sailing 90 or more days out.
Port of Los Angeles (San Pedro) is served by Princess, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian and Celebrity. Many of those cruisers drive in from Santa Barbara and across the region, which is exactly why reserved parking with a free terminal shuttle is in demand here.
From $14.95 a day, free shuttle straight to your terminal, no hidden fees.
Rates start at $14.95/day. Weekend and peak sail dates, and last-minute bookings, can be higher based on demand and the day of the week. Your exact daily rate is always shown before you pay.