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Motion Pacific offers a network of versatile spaces in Santa Cruz, with programming currently hosted across The 418 Project, London Nelson Community Center, and Pacific Arts Complex. Whether you’re planning a performance, class, workshop, or dance event, our venues provide flexible configurations, reliable access, and charming downtown locations. We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transportation, and nearby hotels and dining to help you secure your seats and plan your visit.
Note: Motion Pacific relocated from the former 131 Front Street studio. Ongoing programming occurs at The 418 Project (155 S River St), London Nelson Center (301 Center St), and Pacific Arts Complex (1122 Soquel Ave). Each space offers unique capacity and layout options suitable for a range of artistic events.
Seating and layout specifics vary by venue: The 418 Project Large Theater seats up to 340, and the Small Theater seats up to 162. Pacific Arts Complex provides additional spaces as needed for classes, rehearsals, and performances. If you’re planning a visit or booking, we can guide you to the space that best fits your event. For attendees, nearby parking includes River Front Parking Garage (24 River St), Soquel Front Garage (601 Front St), and Locust Street Garage (124 Locust St). Transit service is supported by Downtown Santa Cruz METRO with evolving routes around Front and Soquel streets. Accommodations nearby include Dream Inn Santa Cruz, Hotel Paradox, and Best Western Plus All Suites Inn. We’ve included affiliate partner recommendations for hotels and dining to help you plan a convenient stay around your event. When you’re ready, secure your seats—we’ve got you.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Current venues and capacities: The 418 Project Large Theater at 155 S River St, Santa Cruz, 95060, capacity 340; Small Theater at the same address, capacity 162.
- London Nelson Community Center (301 Center St) hosts events and classes with an auditorium capacity of up to 235 seats.
- Pacif ic Arts Complex (1122 Soquel Ave) is one of Motion Pacific’s class/venue spaces; ad ditional spaces are used as needed.
- Relocation: Motion Pacific relocated from the former 131 Front Street studio; ongoing programming now occurs at The 418 Project, London Nelson Center, and Pacific Arts Complex.
- Parking options near downtown venues include River Front Parking Garage (24 River St), Soquel Front Garage (601 Front St), and Locust Street Garage (124 Locust St).
- Transit: Downtown Santa Cruz METRO serves the area with a redeveloped River Front Transit Center plan affecting stops around Front/Soquel streets.
- Nearby hotels for attendees: Dream Inn Santa Cruz (175 W Cliff Dr), Hotel Paradox (611 Ocean St), Best Western Plus All Suites Inn (500 Ocean St).
- Notable events hosted by Motion Pacific/The 418 Project include Drag Story Time, Stockings: A Holiday Cabaret, Santa Cruz Dance Week, MAJESTY: Queer Dance Party & Variety Show, and BBQueer Festival.