THE ONLY OCEANFRONT ROOFTOP PRODUCTION VENUE IN IMPERIAL BEACH Watch the golden hour ignite the Pacific from directly above the pier. No studio in San Diego puts your talent, your brand, or your lens on an open-air rooftop with 360° of unobstructed ocean, the Imperial Beach Pier. This is above it, and the difference is everything. The View At Seacoast sits at 951 Seacoast Dr., three stories above the boardwalk, directly across from Pier Plaza, with panoramic water, pier, and horizon in every direction. No sand contaminating your equipment. No public crowds drifting into your frame. Less wind interference than ground-level beach locations. Just the ocean, your crew, and a backdrop that natural light was literally built for. WHAT THIS LOCATION DELIVERS THAT NO STUDIO CAN Natural light that changes every 20 minutes. An open sky with no obstructions, no power lines, no competing rooftop structures breaking the horizon. The Imperial Beach Pier as a built-in compositional anchor, straight lines, depth, geometry, framing your subject against open water without a single set build required. Golden hour here doesn't last a moment. It lasts a full production window, with warm directional light raking across the deck, the pier, and the Pacific simultaneously. WHO IS THE VIEW AT SEACOAST PERFECT FOR? • For videographers: the sound environment is clean ocean ambient • For photographers: every angle from every level of the three-story building gives you a completely different focal length story. • For content/brand teams: the visual language here is coastal luxury, but without the overcrowded aesthetic of Mission Beach or Pacific Beach. Imperial Beach is untouched. Authentic. PRODUCTION DETAILS: • 360° unobstructed sight-lines • Elevator access for seamless gear load-in • Flexible power access for lighting setups, camera rigs, and production equipment • Natural light availability from morning through golden hour • Controlled private access • Photo-ready angles on every level • Pier as natural set piece • High-speed Wi-Fi for on-site upload, client review, and live streaming • On-site restrooms • Street and Pier Plaza parking IDEAL PRODUCTION USE CASES: • Fashion and editorial photo shoots • Music video and short film production • Commercial and advertising shoots • Brand campaign photography • Podcast and interview recordings • Real estate and architectural photography • Wedding photography and videography • Corporate content, headshots, and brand identity shoots • YouTube, TikTok, and Reels production CREW CAPACITY: 100 PERSON MAX. • 15–25 person small crew productions (interviews, podcasts, product shoots) • 60–70 person seated productions • 80–100 person standing/reception-style productions TECHNICAL AMENITIES: • High-speed Wi-Fi for live streaming, file transfers, and cloud uploads • Access to designated rooftop areas (based on production package and crew size) • On-site restrooms for crew and talent • Security cameras in common areas • Street and nearby lot parking around Pier Plaza for production vehicles and trailers CATERING & SERVICES: • BYO catering permitted (local catering vendor recommendations available) • BYO craft services, snacks, and meals allowed within venue policies • BYO alcohol permitted for productions with small fee and compliance with policies PRODUCTION ADD-ONS AVAILABLE: • Popular rental options to enhance your shoot (not included with base venue rate): • Additional tables, chairs, and cocktail tables • Professional audio equipment and PA speakers • Multi-level access packages (second story + rooftop) for larger commercial productions or full-day content shoots Note: All interior and exterior photos shown are example images and visual references. Décor, furniture, props, lighting equipment, backdrops, and styling elements displayed in promotional images are not included with the venue rental and must be arranged through your production team or preferred vendors.