City Transit
The Wave provides an excelent and frequent service to major points in the city.
The modern streetcar service has a underground station at the airport.
This service runs down Paradise Blvd. and into the downtown area.
The streetcar serves most major hotels and attractions as well as retail and dining options.
The route runs every from 4 AM-1 AM:
*4 - 6 AM: 20 Min.
*6 - 7 AM: 15 Min.
*7 AM - 8 PM: 10 Min.
*8 - 10 PM: 15 Min.
*10 PM - 1 AM: 20 Min.
The service is operated with modern, American built streetcars.
PARKING, RENTAL CARS, & PUBLIC TRANSPORT OPTIONS
Parking at the Airport
There are a few options available when parking at the airport. These depend on the cost you want to spend and the distance you want to travel to reach the terminal.
Valet/Accessible Parking:
$12/day; $3/hour- FREE for licensed disabled persons & plug-in car drivers
24 Hour Drop/Pick up at Valet Parking signpost
Secure lot- no shuttle and steps from the terminal buildings!
Remote Lot:
$5/day; hourly not available
24 Hour facilities accessible by shuttle bus
Around 1 mile from terminal on Airport Blvd.
Overflow Lot:
$5/day; hourly not available
Only open when other lots near capacity
Shuttle lot around 1.5 miles on Whitecap St.
Rental Cars
Many Rental Car companies have facilities at the onsite Rental Car Center. Car rentals are enjoyable for easy access around the island and for personal visitor transport.
A shuttle bus is offered every 5-10 minutes from the terminals to the facility.
The facility is located on Airport Blvd. about a mile from the airport.
Luxury rentals are available from info kiosk in Rental Car Center.
Companies:
Alamo- (800) 462-5266: open 6 AM-1 AM
Avis- (800) 230-4898: open 6 AM-1 AM
Budget- (800) 527-0700: open 5 AM-1 AM
Dollar- (800) 800-4000: open 6 AM-1 AM
Enterprise- (800) 325-8007: open 24/7
Hertz- (800) 654-3131: open 24/7
National- (800) 227-7368: open 5 AM-1 AM
Thrifty- (800) 847-4389: open 5 AM-12 AM
RETURNS ARE OPEN 24/7
Taxi/Limo Service
There are two cab companies on San Nicolas Island:
Island Cab | (424) 485-1515
Yellow Cab of San Nicolas | (424) 524-6000
Both companies offer safe licensed cabs and drivers and can get you to any point on the island. Follow signs to the Taxi/Limo stand upon arrival. A typical cab fare to the hotel district from the airport is $15-20 and to downtown can be as much as $40 plus tip.
Luxury limosines and town cars are available from two operators on the island:
San Nicolas Luxury Auto | (424) 805-8100
Beachfront Limo | (424) 718-1230
Please check in with the Taxi/Limo stand when you arrive.
Several Resorts in the area offer complimentary shuttles to the airport. Be sure to contact your hotel to ensure the shuttle is running the day you require it.
There are several private shuttles that offer services around the island.
Also, we offer free parking shuttles to the Garage/Employee Parking and Overflow lot when it is open.
We offer a free shuttle to the Rental Car Center as well.