Plan Your Visit

DIRECTIONS

The Clark Center is located in Arroyo Grande, California, at 487 Fair Oaks Avenue, on the corner of Fair Oaks Avenue and Valley Road.

FROM THE SOUTH
Take HWY 101 North to the Traffic Way exit. Turn left at the first signal onto Fair Oaks Avenue and continue over the freeway. After the four-way stop sign, go one block, the theatre parking lot will be on the left.

FROM THE NORTH
Take HWY 101 South to the Fair Oaks Avenue exit. Turn right at the stop sign onto Fair Oaks. Go one block, the theater parking lot will be on the left.

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Parking
Convenient onsite parking is included at no additional charge with your ticket purchase. Consider arriving early to ensure ample parking availability. Depending on anticipated traffic, Clark Center parking volunteers will be stationed in the parking lot to assist in safely finding a parking spot. The first three rows of the parking lot nearest to the facility entrance are reserved for handicap placard holders and those with special permits. On days in which multiple performances or school events are taking place simultaneously, overflow parking is available in The Gospel Lighthouse Church parking lot across Valley Road from the Clark Center or on nearby residential streets. (Note: No street parking is allowed on Fair Oaks Avenue in front of the High School or nearby churches.)

Patron & Rideshare Drop-Off
A drop-off zone is available to all patrons, including those arriving via rideshare apps, at the white curb directly in front of the theater. Notify a parking volunteer to be directed to the drop-off area.

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CONCESSIONS

Light refreshments, which may include water, soda, hot beverages, and snacks are available for purchase by cash or card in the lobby one hour before show times and during intermission. No food or drinks are permitted inside the theaters except for water in a sealed bottle.

ALCOHOL

For select events, beer and wine sales may be available for purchase by cash or card in the lobby. Patrons who wish to purchase will be screened and receive a wristband to wear for the duration of their visit. The Clark Center reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who present signs of intoxication or are under age 21. No alcoholic beverages are permitted inside the theaters, and no outside alcoholic beverages are permitted in the facility.

THEATER ETIQUETTE

Events begin promptly at their scheduled time. Please arrive with plenty of time to park and find your seat. Latecomers and those who leave their seats during an event will be seated at the first appropriate pause in the program, as predetermined by house management staff and artists.

As a courtesy to artists and other patrons, please turn off or silence cellular phones, pagers or wristwatch alarms before start of the event, and refrain from texting during the performance.

Patrons are expected to be respectful of others and behave in a manner appropriate for the event you are attending. Standing is not permitted in any aisle space. Ushers and security representatives are available throughout the event to assist all patrons.

Smoking, vaping, and use of tobacco, including e-cigarettes, is prohibited throughout the school district including the Clark Center and its parking lots.

Patrons who engage in illegal activities, are intoxicated, or are otherwise disruptive (including heckling, public nudity, and smoking) will be escorted from the property without refund. Shoes and shirts are required at all events.

No one is allowed backstage prior to, during, or after any event without proper authorization and identification.

PHOTOGRAPHY & RECORDING

For most events, as required by artists, no photography or recording is allowed. In the interest of the safety, security, and comfort of patrons, any extendable “selfie”-type sticks are not permitted anywhere within the facility. Photography may be encouraged at times by some artists. Please consult with an usher for the photography restrictions in effect for the specific event.

Use of a ticket at the Clark Center constitutes acknowledgement of willingness to appear in photographs, video, and film taken in public areas of the facility and releases the Clark Center, its partners and all others from liability resulting from use of such images.

LOST & FOUND ITEMS

Lost items will be held in the Clark Center Box Office. Items may take up to 24 hours after an event to be located and are retained for one month. Please call 805-489-9444 with any inquiries.

ACCESSIBILITY

Assisted listening devices are available by checking in with the House Manager at the front lectern in the main lobby.

ADA seating is available for both reserved seating and general admission events. A combination of open spaces to accommodate a wheelchair and physical seats for companions are available in these areas. Be sure to choose ADA-specific seating when making your purchase online or with our Box Office to ensure the seating location you choose is accessible.

Walkers must be stored in lobby hallways to avoid tripping hazards for other patrons. Ushers will retrieve walkers for patrons during intermission and at the end of an event. Canes must be stored under a seat.

Service dogs will be screened at the front door at the time of arrival. Dogs must be situated under the seat during an event, or larger dogs may sit beside a seat in the ADA seating section.

CHILDREN

Unless otherwise stated or requested by an event’s producer or performers, there are no age restrictions for Clark Center events. However, every person must have a ticket, including infants and lap-seated children. Parents are expected to consider the subject and nature of performances when selecting shows for their children, and to ensure etiquette is part of the theatergoing experience. Parties causing a disruption may be asked to leave an event without a refund.

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS

If you have any questions about your upcoming visit or comments about your experience, we want to hear from you! Email us at info@clarkcenter.org or call the Box Office at 805-489-9444.