It's technically illegal to sleep in your car in most areas of the city. However, so many people do it that it's almost impossible to enforce the law. Most of the time, police officers won't bother disturbing you as long as there are no complaints from other people.
Vehicles parked for over 30 days are subject to impound at owner's expense, LAMC 87.35 & 89.41. Individuals may request a parking extension over the 30 days limit by contacting ABM at 310-646-2911. The LAX Economy Parking levels are clearly marked with vertical clearances.
The long term parking at Los Angeles International Airport is billed monthly with a 1-month minimum booking. You can book the spot on a monthly or ongoing basis or you can select your dates if you know when you will be returning.
Many travelers opt for the LAX Economy Lot when seeking an economical solution for long-term parking. This open-air lot requires a 15-minute shuttle ride to reach the terminals. But with ParkON, you have access to a variety of options that are better than what the LAX Economy Lot has to offer.
LAX has two Cell Phone Waiting Lots where motorists meeting arriving passengers can wait for free, up to two hours, until passengers are ready to be picked up in the Central Terminal Area.
Contrary to popular belief, this regulation isn't specific to Seal Beach. California Vehicle Code §22651(k) makes it illegal for a vehicle to be parked in the same spot for more than 72 hours, on any public street in California . After 72 hours, the vehicle may be cited and/or towed.