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A spacious venue with black chairs and small tables arranged in front of a bar area beneath a wooden ceiling.
from$200/hr
Downtown Santa Monica Industrial Venue for Multi-purpose Use

Downtown, Santa Monica, CA

5.0(6)
Venue capacity icon70

Industrial Space

We are a 75 seat cabaret style comedy venue with flexible seating. We also have a 16 ft by 9 ft wood stage that is great for meetings, conferences, recordings, and performances. Included in our venue is a green room, bathrooms, and a beer and...
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A modern rooftop terrace features a swimming pool, lounge seating, and umbrellas against a sunset backdrop.
from$250/hr
Rooftop Park with Ocean Views & Resort-style Amenities

Downtown, Santa Monica, CA

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon10

Rooftop

...fully programmed 1-acre rooftop park with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Santa Monica, this space is ideal for photo shoots, commercials, and special events such as baby and bridal showers. The rooftop includes multiple firepits and grills, a pool with cabanas and...
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A film studio setup with multiple cameras, lighting equipment, and a blank backdrop.
from$440/hr
Santa Monica Studios

Downtown, Santa Monica, CA

Venue capacity icon20

Video Studio

Santa Monica Studios. *** ALL GEAR IS INCLUDED *** Hourly Rate includes (3) RED Cameras with Canon Zoom Lenses, Tripods, C-stands, KINO FLO House lights, Jib/Crane, Dana Dolly rail system and other in-house gear when using our crew. In addition, Yamaha TF1 Sound Mixer, SoundDevices 633 Recorder, professional wireless...
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Unique Glow in the Dark Event Space + Bar in Downtown Santa monica. Image in Downtown, Santa Monica, CA
from$350/hr
Unique Glow in the Dark Event Space + Bar in Downtown Santa monica.

Downtown, Santa Monica, CA

Venue capacity icon70

Art Studio

...This space offers a unique background and setting for photo and video shoots, including an option for glow-the-dark atmosphere. This space is also ideal for private events such as birthdays, bachelorette parties, Brit/bar-mitsva, music events. It offers a mezzanine space for privacy and/or...
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Bright & Spacious Yoga & Meditation Studio at 3rd Street Promenade Image in Downtown, Santa Monica, CA
from$30/hr
Bright & Spacious Yoga & Meditation Studio at 3rd Street Promenade

Downtown, Santa Monica, CA

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon150

Yoga Studio

...dance rehearsals, barre, and fitness workshops. ✅ Wellness & Personal Development Workshops – Host intimate wellness retreats, life coaching sessions, or energy healing practices. ✅ Photo & Video Shoots – The natural lighting and minimalist aesthetic make this an excellent location for content creation, branding shoots, or fitness filming. Studio Layout...
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A boxing ring set in a dimly lit gym, featuring a rectangular mat and ropes, with workout equipment nearby.
from$400/hr
Boxing Gym Right by the Beach

Downtown, Santa Monica, CA

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon50

Boxing Gym

Big bright boxing gym 4 blocks from the Santa Monica peer. We have high ceilings and pull down blinds to give you options for lighting. We are located on the first floor of a Marriott hotel so we do have valet parking and an covered...
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Aleksandra A.
Creative Space - Photo Studio with All lighting equipment and backdrops included
helpful, non-obtrusive host + Quick response + Convenient location = Amazing experience for me and a model. I highly recommend Galina’s studio for your next photo shoot...
Carlos D.
Santa Monica Dance/Movement Studio/Meeting/Rehearsal Space with Outdoor Courtyard and Natural Light
Amazing shoot for photography. Lots of natural light, huge mirror and a ton of eclectic objects within the space to accent photos. The outdoor space is also special with a beautiful mural, large rust colored gate and more. I'm booking again...
Sandra E.
Secret Santa Monica Loft, Just off Lincoln
The property folks were great to work with, and was an awesome space to shoot in for our photography needs. Just a tip, if you’re working there in the winter months, dress warm as it can be drafty inside...
Rochelle F.
Creative Space - Photo Studio with All lighting equipment and backdrops included
This studio was great! Perfect spot for a photo shoot
Alanna F.
Photography and Video Studio In the Heart of Mar Vista
This was a wonderful first experience using peer space! Wow - what an amazing studio space for my shooting purposes today… myself and one other person were shooting headshots and the daylight was just beautiful. There were a few different backdrops here to use (which was hugely helpful) and you had...
Eli G.
Creative Space - Photo Studio with All lighting equipment and backdrops included
Space was perfect for small photo shoot. Lights were awesome, plenty of supplies
Molly H.
OPEN! Spacious Studio w/ 25FT Cyc Wall & Tons of Gear Included
Great space for photo shoots. The white wall works well. There is a small kitchen with a fridge and a bathroom. Julie was very communicative and accommodating of any requests...
Ryan J.
Secret Santa Monica Loft, Just off Lincoln
lot of character - It feels interesting and historic. It's bigger than it looks in the photos! Location is very convenient. Maxwell and co. were helpful, accommodating, and professional. Our shoot went smoothly and I'd be happy to consider this location again for future projects...
Concetta K.
Modern Santa Monica Studio Perfect for a Small Party, Casting, or Meeting
14th birthday. Big tables and chairs, a small kitchen and everything you would want. I actually want to also book it to do a photo shoot. Easy to get into. Really cool space. Highly recommend...
Anneah L.
Creative Space - Photo Studio with All lighting equipment and backdrops included
Recently rented this place out for a photo shoot and it was perfect! Galina met with us a few minutes before to give us a tour of the place which was great. The space came with professional lighting which was much needed. Overall great experience and we will be booking...
Samuel M.
OPEN! Spacious Studio w/ 25FT Cyc Wall & Tons of Gear Included
heavy equipment!). Desk space for reviewing photos and quick edits, super charming side room filled with beautiful plants and thoughtfully styled (I want to go back and get some footage in that room too), and plenty of room for equipment setup and versatile shooting angles/lighting positions. Overall, cannot recommend Julie...
Olivia P.
Creative Space - Photo Studio with All lighting equipment and backdrops included
This space was perfect for my swimwear brand’s photo shoot. The loft was great for organizing the looks, and was nice to have a full length mirror and vanity up there as well. The studio lighting was amazing! Such great natural light and also high quality light equipment provided...
Jessica P.
Creative Space - Photo Studio with All lighting equipment and backdrops included
the photographer I used both times with use it for his own purposes as well as another photographer who was at my shoot. This time the photo not thing I will say, when I arrived is there were no paper towels by the sink in the bathroom and the garbage...
Amanda R.
Santa Monica Photo/Video Studio
Julian was great to work with and the space even had a bike which we put to use. Perfect for an office / startup photo shoot...
Michaela S.
Affordable Venice Fashion Shoot Home ft. Lush Private Garden
Loved the space for my photography shoot
Christian Henry S.
OPEN! Spacious Studio w/ 25FT Cyc Wall & Tons of Gear Included
pleasure to work with Julie! She is quick to respond, the space is amazing and we book it over and over again for photo shoots. Highly recommend...
Robert S.
OPEN! Spacious Studio w/ 25FT Cyc Wall & Tons of Gear Included
Great studio for out photo shoot. Host was responsive, booking was smooth, place is exactly what I had hoped it would be. I will definitely be back to shoot there again. Robert...
Chanelle V.
Organic Modern Venice Walk Street Home
This space was as beautiful as the pictures advertised for our photography shoot! Paul was very communicative throughout our booking. Keep in mind parking can be a bit tough but its Venice, and still managed to easily load/unload and access the property. Overall a smooth booking...
Kyle W.
Creative Space - Photo Studio with All lighting equipment and backdrops included
really enjoyed this space and cannot wait to work here again when I come back to LA to handle photo shoots for clients...
Avery W.
Creative Space - Photo Studio with All lighting equipment and backdrops included
Great studio and host. My favorite spot for photo shoots in LA