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Preferred Parking

Opens at 10am; closes 1 hour after Fair closes

Closest to the main entrance (O'Brien Gate) and Will-Call ticket window

Preferred Parking is only accessible through Jimmy Durante Blvd.

Advanced purchase is recommended as Preferred Parking will sell out!
Only cars with pre-purchased Preferred Parking will be able to enter if the lot is sold out.
Parking is payable by credit or debit card only; parking attendants do not accept cash payments.

Tickets are valid only for the date selected at the point of sale; no refunds or exchanges.

Wednesday, June 10

June 10 - Preferred Parking (On-Site)
June 10 - Preferred Parking (On-Site)
June 10, 2026
Preferred Parking (Advanced) $55.00
Preferred Parking (Day Of) $60.00
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Thursday, June 11

June 11 - Preferred Parking (On-Site)
June 11 - Preferred Parking (On-Site)
June 11, 2026
Preferred Parking (Advanced) $55.00
Preferred Parking (Day Of) $60.00
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Friday, June 12

June 12 - Preferred Parking (On-Site)
June 12 - Preferred Parking (On-Site)
June 12, 2026
Preferred Parking (Advanced) $55.00
Preferred Parking (Day Of) $60.00
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Saturday, June 13

June 13 - Preferred Parking (On-Site)
June 13 - Preferred Parking (On-Site)
June 13, 2026
Preferred Parking (Advanced) $55.00
Preferred Parking (Day Of) $60.00
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Sunday, June 14

June 14 - Preferred Parking (On-Site)
June 14 - Preferred Parking (On-Site)
June 14, 2026
Preferred Parking (Advanced) $55.00
Preferred Parking (Day Of) $60.00
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Monday, June 15

CLOSED


Tuesday, June 16

CLOSED


Wednesday, June 17

June 17 - Preferred Parking (On-Site)
June 17 - Preferred Parking (On-Site)
June 17, 2026
Preferred Parking (Advanced) $55.00
Preferred Parking (Day Of) $60.00
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Thursday, June 18

June 18 - Preferred Parking (On-Site)
June 18 - Preferred Parking (On-Site)
June 18, 2026
Preferred Parking (Advanced) $55.00
Preferred Parking (Day Of) $60.00
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Friday, June 19

June 19 - Preferred Parking (On-Site)
June 19 - Preferred Parking (On-Site)
June 19, 2026
Preferred Parking (Advanced) $55.00
Preferred Parking (Day Of) $60.00
Buy Now

Saturday, June 20

June 20 - Preferred Parking (On-Site)
June 20 - Preferred Parking (On-Site)
June 20, 2026
Preferred Parking (Advanced) $55.00
Preferred Parking (Day Of) $60.00
Buy Now

Sunday, June 21

June 21 - Preferred Parking (On-Site)
June 21 - Preferred Parking (On-Site)
June 21, 2026
Preferred Parking (Advanced) $55.00
Preferred Parking (Day Of) $60.00
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Monday, June 22

CLOSED


Tuesday, June 23

CLOSED


Wednesday, June 24

June 24 - Preferred Parking (On-Site)
June 24 - Preferred Parking (On-Site)
June 24, 2026
Preferred Parking (Advanced) $55.00
Preferred Parking (Day Of) $60.00
Buy Now

Thursday, June 25

June 25 - Preferred Parking (On-Site)
June 25 - Preferred Parking (On-Site)
June 25, 2026
Preferred Parking (Advanced) $55.00
Preferred Parking (Day Of) $60.00
Buy Now

Friday, June 26

June 26 - Preferred Parking (On-Site)
June 26 - Preferred Parking (On-Site)
June 26, 2026
Preferred Parking (Advanced) $55.00
Preferred Parking (Day Of) $60.00
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Saturday, June 27

June 27 - Preferred Parking (On-Site)
June 27 - Preferred Parking (On-Site)
June 27, 2026
Preferred Parking (Advanced) $55.00
Preferred Parking (Day Of) $60.00
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Monday, June 29

CLOSED


Tuesday, June 30

CLOSED


Wednesday, July 01

July 01 - Preferred Parking (On-Site)
July 01 - Preferred Parking (On-Site)
July 01, 2026
Preferred Parking (Advanced) $55.00
Preferred Parking (Day Of) $60.00
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Thursday, July 02

July 02 - Preferred Parking (On-Site)
July 02 - Preferred Parking (On-Site)
July 02, 2026
Preferred Parking (Advanced) $55.00
Preferred Parking (Day Of) $60.00
Buy Now

Friday, July 03

July 03 - Preferred Parking (On-Site)
July 03 - Preferred Parking (On-Site)
July 03, 2026
Preferred Parking (Advanced) $55.00
Preferred Parking (Day Of) $60.00
Buy Now

Saturday, July 04

July 04 - Preferred Parking (On-Site)
July 04 - Preferred Parking (On-Site)
July 04, 2026
Preferred Parking (Advanced) $55.00
Preferred Parking (Day Of) $60.00
Buy Now

Sunday, July 05

July 05 - Preferred Parking (On-Site)
July 05 - Preferred Parking (On-Site)
July 05, 2026
Preferred Parking (Advanced) $55.00
Preferred Parking (Day Of) $60.00
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Know Before You Go

  • Parking areas are first come, first serve. If a General Parking area is full, guests will be rerouted to the closest available General Parking area.
  • Oversized vehicles, such as RVs, are not permitted. Vehicles must be no longer than 27 feet, so they are able to fit in a single parking space.
  • Parking fees apply to motorcycles as well as vehicles. Motorcycles have a designated parking area in the Main Lot.
  • Free trams run continuously, delivering guests to the O’Brien Gate (main Fair entrance).
  • Every lot, both on-site and off-site, has parking for disabled guests. Trams and shuttles are equipped for wheelchairs and guests with disabilities.
  • No smoking, drinking or eating on the trams and shuttles.

Directions

From I-5 North:
  • Exit Via De La Valle and turn left
  • Stay in the far left turn lane and make a left on Jimmy Durante Blvd.
  • Drive past the Main Gate, and the Ride Share Gate
  • From there, you will be directed to turn into the Preferred Lot
From I-5 South:
  • Exit Via De La Valle and turn RIGHT
  • Stay in the far left turn lane and make a left on Jimmy Durante Blvd.
  • Drive past the Main Gate, and the Ride Share Gate
  • From there, you will be directed to turn into the Preferred Lot
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(858) 755-1161
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.Del Mar, CA 92014

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