Rent a gathering venue in Downtown, Santa Monica, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary Peerspace booking data, reflecting recent booking activity and the latest data available through March 2026.

How popular are gathering venues in Downtown?

Our local hosts have welcomed 6962 people into their gathering venues with reviews averaging 5 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.

How much does a gathering venue cost to rent in Downtown?

Gathering venues in Downtown average $422 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for. For a space on the smaller side, expect to spend closer to $148, whereas larger venues run about $419 per hour.

How long do people rent gathering venues in Downtown?

Most gathering venues are scheduled for 5 hours, with 38 people in attendance. You’ll find the most gatherings starting between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM.

Reviews for gathering venues

Peter B.
Santa Monica's most gorgeous room with a Secret Garden vibe
Jeffrey's place was amazing! I highly recommend it for any get-together. The food and vibe is superb
Zineb -Zaynab- B.
Spacious & Bright Meeting Room on Main Street – Santa Monica
staff were supportive and easy to communicate with, and everything flowed smoothly. Highly recommend this venue for anyone looking to host mindful or transformational gatherings...
Shannon B.
Loaded Santa Monica Meeting Suite w/ Sunny Private Patio
flat screen, were connected to the Internet, and had everything we needed. I would highly recommend this space for a business meeting or other gathering...
Verrin C.
Spacious Updated & Open Boardroom Perfectly Meets Your Needs for Your Next Meeting!
access it very easily, its also extremely beautiful on the inside, I recommend this conference room to anyone whose planning on having a professional gathering...
Esther C.
Creative & Contemporary Graffiti Gallery Space
recently hosted my birthday gathering at Leah’s space, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish! Leah was exceptionally responsive and accommodating, ensuring all my requests were met. The venue, adorned with her bold, stunning artwork, provided the perfect setting for a fun gathering of a little...
Lauren F.
The Studio At The Beach
Mark was a great host and super communicative! Great space to hold a small company get together! Would book again
Anne G.
Stunning Santa Monica Private Indoor/Outdoor Loft w/ Luxe Amenities & Outstanding Service
through Graham and they were fantastic! Graham was always quick to respond to questions and inquiries. We highly recommend the space to others for gatherings...
Jessica G.
Santa Monica Dance/Movement Studio/Meeting/Rehearsal Space with Outdoor Courtyard and Natural Light
This space is great for medium-sized gatherings of 20-40 people! I held my 30th birthday party here, and the courtyard outside was the perfect, cozy space to house the bar and our tables and chairs for eating and socializing. We used the inside for dancing - the sound system...
Peter H.
Beautiful and Spacious Event Space & Dance Studio in Santa Monica
Wonderful location. Space was perfect for small get together. Staff was attentive and extremely helpful. Best part was being able to setup the room however we wanted. Thank you Rodrigo...
Brandi J.
Santa Monica's most gorgeous room with a Secret Garden vibe
Jeffreys space was perfect for my family graduation gathering! The food was AMAZING and the hospitality was perfect from Jeffrey and his team. I highly recommend this space for anyone looking to host a large group of people...
Brandi J.
Santa Monica's most gorgeous room with a Secret Garden vibe
This space was PERFECT for my family graduation gathering. My guest loved the setting and the food was Amazing!!!! The rental itself was very spacious, private with separating doors and well lit. There were more than enough tables and seats for everyone. Jeffrey was also very attentive to any request...
Cole K.
Stunning Santa Monica Private Indoor/Outdoor Loft w/ Luxe Amenities & Outstanding Service
navigate, set-up and clean-up. Special shoutout to the busser that I hired by their recommendation (Will). Would definitely recommend for any large gathering...
Anastasia K.
Beautiful Santa Monica Mansion on the Beach
we booked it for a memorial gathering. it was nice, lovely house, great space for entertaining. Helpful and attentive host
Chelsey K.
Spacious & Bright Meeting Room on Main Street – Santa Monica
to work with. We had everything we needed for a smooth and productive session. Highly recommend for any small team meetings, workshops, or creative gatherings...
Million L.
Bright & Spacious Private Santa Monica Indoor/Outdoor Loft w/ Outstanding Service
checking in throughout the day to ensure everything ran smoothly. We truly appreciated his attentiveness and care. Highly recommend this space for any team gatherings or special events...
Jensine Reyes M.
Santa Monica's most gorgeous room with a Secret Garden vibe
above and beyond for our group. Not to mention the food was delicious and the wine selection was fantastic. Beautiful venue for both intimate gatherings and larger ones. We look forward to hosting a future event here again...
Donyelle S.
Stunning Santa Monica Private Indoor/Outdoor Loft w/ Luxe Amenities & Outstanding Service
Place is beautiful inside three levels plenty of space great for a social gathering or birthday party. Nice size kitchen and stove also comes with refrigerator. Excellent host. Will definitely book again...
Claire U.
Bright & Spacious Private Santa Monica Indoor/Outdoor Loft w/ Outstanding Service
communicative and accommodating especially when we needed to extend our time. Would recommend to anyone who is looking for a cool space for offsites, gatherings, etc...
Tara W.
Rooftop in Santa Monica
Beautiful space & very accommodating. Perfect for our professional panel/community gathering
Karen W.
Stunning Santa Monica Private Indoor/Outdoor Loft w/ Luxe Amenities & Outstanding Service
prior. Dominick was so helpful during set up and break down. The place was amazing - modern, clean, outdoor patio cozy and so fun to gather. Space was as advertised. Everyone had a blast! Would totally recommend and book again...

Updated February 26, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.