Visiting Amc Bay Street 16 in Emeryville for the latest blockbuster or a relaxing movie day? Knowing your parking options beforehand can make your trip smooth and enjoyable. Bay Street Emeryville offers a variety of convenient parking solutions for moviegoers and visitors alike, whether you prefer to bike, drive, or even walk over. This guide will provide you with everything you need to know about parking at Bay Street, ensuring your focus remains on the entertainment at AMC and the surrounding attractions.
Biking to Bay Street and AMC Theatres
For those who enjoy an active commute, cycling to Bay Street Emeryville is a great option. Bike parking is readily available throughout the area, making it easy to secure your bicycle while you enjoy your time at AMC Bay Street 16 or explore the shops and restaurants. You can find designated bike parking areas clearly marked on the directory map of Bay Street Emeryville.
Driving and Parking for AMC Bay Street Visitors
If you’re driving to Bay Street to catch a movie at AMC Theatres, you’ll find ample parking available. Bay Street Emeryville boasts approximately 1,900 parking spaces designed for shoppers, diners, and movie enthusiasts. These spaces are distributed across three parking decks within the property, as well as convenient on-street parking along Bay Street itself. All parking facilities are well-lit, and access points are clearly marked, ensuring a safe and easy parking experience for your visit to AMC Bay Street.
Gateless Parking: A Streamlined System
Bay Street Emeryville implemented a gateless parking system in 2022 to simplify and modernize the parking process. Now, payment is required upfront, before you begin your shopping, dining, or movie experience at AMC. This system is designed for ease of use, allowing you to pay quickly and get on with enjoying your visit.
Easy Payment Options for Parking
Paying for parking at Bay Street for your AMC movie trip is convenient with multiple options:
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Touchscreen Kiosks: Located at every entry portal within the parking garages, touchscreen kiosks allow you to pay using debit or credit cards. Simply enter your parking stall number to initiate payment. Remember your stall number! For added convenience, you can provide your cell phone number during the transaction to receive a text reminder 5 minutes before your parking expires. This allows you to extend your parking time directly from your phone if needed, or simply return to your vehicle for a seamless exit after your AMC movie.
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Pay-by-Phone via QR Code: For a completely contactless payment method, scan the QR code available on signs throughout the parking garage. You’ll need your license plate number for this method. Similar to the kiosk option, you’ll receive a text reminder before your parking expires, giving you the flexibility to extend your time without interrupting your movie experience at AMC Bay Street 16.
QR Code for Easy Mobile Parking Payment at Bay Street Emeryville for AMC moviegoers. -
Bay Street Emeryville App: Frequent visitors to Bay Street, especially those planning regular trips to AMC Bay Street 16, will find the Bay Street Emeryville App incredibly useful. This app allows you to pay for parking directly from your smartphone. It securely stores your license plate number and payment information for even faster future transactions. Like the other methods, the app provides text reminders before your parking expires.
Download the ParkSmart Bay Street App for streamlined parking payment when visiting AMC Theatres.
Free Lunch Hour Parking
Planning a weekday lunch and movie combo at AMC Bay Street? Take advantage of FREE parking in the garages* from Noon to 2PM, Monday through Thursday, starting November 4, 2024. You still need to use one of the payment options to reserve your parking space and receive the reminder notification, but parking is free during these hours.
*Please note: this free 2-hour parking offer does not apply to on-street parking meters.
Parking Validation for AMC Theatres and Select Stores
Enhance your visit to AMC Bay Street 16 with parking validations! AMC Theatres, along with Barnes & Noble and Hyatt Place, offer parking validations. When paying for parking, be sure to select one of the validation options. After completing your parking transaction, you’ll receive a QR code (either on your phone or printed receipt from the kiosk). Scan this QR code at the validation kiosk inside AMC Theatres (or Barnes & Noble/Hyatt Place) to receive a parking credit reflected on your bill, making your movie outing even more affordable.
Contact and Additional Information
For any questions regarding the new parking system at Bay Street Emeryville, please contact ParkSmart at (925) 933-8795. After-hours support is available at (925) 515-3763, or you can submit an online request HERE.
Important Note: Overnight parking is not permitted at Bay Street Emeryville.
For a comprehensive overview of parking information, you can download the ParkSmart brochure here.
With these convenient parking options, your trip to AMC Bay Street 16 and Bay Street Emeryville is set to be hassle-free, allowing you to focus on enjoying your entertainment and leisure time.
