Rent a outdoor event 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 July 2026.

How popular are outdoor event venues in Downtown?

Our local hosts have welcomed 7114 people into their outdoor event venues with reviews averaging 5 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.

How much does a outdoor event venue cost to rent in Downtown?

Outdoor event venues in Downtown average $389 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 $135, whereas larger venues run about $419 per hour.

How long do people rent outdoor event venues in Downtown?

Most outdoor event venues are scheduled for 5 hours, with 38 people in attendance. You’ll find the most outdoor events starting between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM.

Reviews for outdoor event venues

Renata B.
Santa Monica Stunning Indoor/Outdoor Private Loft w/ Luxe Amenities & Outstanding Service
Great venue with a lot of space - the outdoor deck is a great plus! It was perfect for our event. I would recommend
Mark C.
Santa Monica Stunning Indoor/Outdoor Private Loft w/ Luxe Amenities & Outstanding Service
We needed an event space last minute when the weather forecast made our outdoor plans impossible. We were planning a post-wedding brunch for 50-80 people. Graham came through by responding very quickly, addressing all my questions, and guiding us through the booking process. The event space is as...
Elizabeth C.
Fully Equipped Professional Production Facility
people at this studio. There is a wonderful large main room with royal blue walls, cool props from the studio's films, excellent outdoor space with a great bar, and even a cool porch upstairs. Rebecca was incredibly professional, warm and friendly as the contact at the venue and went...
People E.
Santa Monica Private Bright/Spacious Indoor-Outdoor Loft w/ Outstanding Service
The space was beautiful and fun for a small work event. Our employees particularly enjoyed using the outdoor area during their lunch. Graham & Dominick were super responsive, helpful, and easy to work with. Thank you...
Maikai F.
Santa Monica Stunning Indoor/Outdoor Private Loft w/ Luxe Amenities & Outstanding Service
had the most amazing event at the S &T Loft and speak easy. The space was clean, spacious and versatile. Both indoor and outdoor areas allowed my guests to chill in their spot of choice. All funiture and amenities added to the uniqueness of the space. The host made sure...
Megan F.
Santa Monica Cocktail Party Suite w/ Speakeasy Vibe (+ Optional Karaoke)
of 13 people. It was intimate enough to feel cozy, but there was still plenty of space. It's well laid out and the outdoor space was a great place to take a breather for those who need it. Communication with S&T was great! They were very responsive beforehand...
Kara H.
Rooftop in Santa Monica
Having our event at the Rooftop in Santa Monica was a pure blessing, we can't say enough good things! The location is spectacular, in the heart of the Promenade, near delicious restaurants, creative fun shops and the beach. The space is huge, with indoor and outdoor (balcony) options. The...
Kuangwei H.
Santa Monica Private Bright/Spacious Indoor-Outdoor Loft w/ Outstanding Service
Our host was super responsive, received a confirmation the same morning. The space was beautiful and spacious and have both indoor and outdoor spaces, and the indoor space had plenty of air going through with windows and doors that could be opened to access outside air, so felt very COVID...
Emma H.
Santa Monica Stunning Indoor/Outdoor Private Loft w/ Luxe Amenities & Outstanding Service
This space was perfect for my birthday party! Super friendly hosts, beautiful loft area and outdoor area all makes for a 10/10 event. Be warned that the instructions to get in can be a bit complicated - but we told our friends it was like a speakeasy experience - we enlisted my...
Rachael J.
Santa Monica Stunning Indoor/Outdoor Private Loft w/ Luxe Amenities & Outstanding Service
the SMEG fridge without needing to crowd the kitchen. Our guests loved going into the loft area as well as the outdoor deck. It gave the whole event a great flow. It was easy to work with the hosting team as they answered all questions promptly...
Annalie J.
Rooftop in Santa Monica
We hosted a wildlife conservation event here and Sophie and her manager were super flexible and patient with us! It was a treat to be able to launch our brand Animalia at this rooftop with such a great turnout. Folks loved the patio outdoor area and bar as well as...
Ashley J.
Santa Monica Stunning Indoor/Outdoor Private Loft w/ Luxe Amenities & Outstanding Service
Graham and Dominick were amazing to work with! From pre-booking they took the time to chat with me about my event (I was an LA Tech Week host), how they could best support, and the capabilities of the venue. Day of, Dominick was so helpful in making sure the...
Shiva K.
Performance Lounge Venue w/ Stage in Santa Monica
We loved this space, it was perfect for our event. Plenty of space as well as a nice outdoor area. The hosts were very accommodating and helpful through the whole process...
Steve L.
Santa Monica Private Bright/Spacious Indoor-Outdoor Loft w/ Outstanding Service
unusual interesting feel. Graham and support host were very responsive and helpful. Sun came out in the morning right before the event started and folks really enjoyed the outdoor patio...
Angela M.
Santa Monica Stunning Indoor/Outdoor Private Loft w/ Luxe Amenities & Outstanding Service
10/10 experience! We hosted a daytime company event and it was the most perfect space. Loved the indoor outdoor floor plan, and the loft setup that had 3 floors, which allowed for a group of 45+ to comfortably socialize and spread out. Got so many compliments from attendees how beautiful...
Alexia P.
1500 sq. ft Art Gallery Space in Santa Monica W/ Patio Deck
Great space with a lot of room! cool indoor/ outdoor vibe that made our event really fun! Ymani was very communicative and helpful throughout the whole process leading up to our event...
Annie S.
Top Level Event Space
event in west LA that won’t break the bank, Top Level Event Space is the perfect spot! We just recently hosted our graduation party for 150 people in the venue and it was a huge success! The layout of the space is fabulous. There is an indoor and outdoor...
Christina W.
Santa Monica Stunning Indoor/Outdoor Private Loft w/ Luxe Amenities & Outstanding Service
didn’t really need to decorate and the multi-level layout was perfect for activities on one floor, bar on another and then an outdoor space to look out at the city and get fresh air on the roof. Our caterers walked around with h’ordeuvres so that worked out...
Nikki Y.
Top Level Event Space
What a Hidden Gem! We had such a great party at Top Level Event Space! Brian, Liam and his staff were amazing — they went above and beyond to make everything smooth and accommodating. The indoor and outdoor areas were beautiful, and the view of the promenade made it extra special...
Nancy Z.
Santa Monica Cocktail Party Suite w/ Speakeasy Vibe (+ Optional Karaoke)
Dominick was great to work with and the event space was exactly what we needed for our social event of 30 people! The speaker system took less than a minute to set up, there is a nice outdoor space, and lots of tables. It did get a little loud indoors...

Updated June 21, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.