Rent a photo studio in Downtown, Santa Monica, CA
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Santa Monica Studios
Downtown, Santa Monica, CA20 guests
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,
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From
$440
/hr
4 hr min
Bright and Inviting Contemporary Art Gallery
Downtown, Santa Monica, CA5.0 (3)
180 guests
Bright and inviting, this contemporary art gallery is nestled in the heart of downtown Santa Monica, offering a dynamic and creative atmosphere that showcases a wide range of contemporary works. The space features an eclectic mix of contemporary street art, pop art, photography, and sculptural installations,
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From
$300
/hr
2 hr min
The Film Lounge: Your Gateway to Entertainment
Downtown, Santa Monica, CA5.0 (1)
21 guests
Whether you're a movie lover eager to watch your favorite film, a sports fanatic looking for an intimate viewing experience with friends, or planning a romantic date night, this theater room is your escape. With a large flat screen TV and three rows of seating, every
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From
$95
/hr
2 hr min
Paradise Studios
Downtown, Santa Monica, CA8 guests
Paradise Studios. ** INCLUDES RECORDING ENGINEER** Santa Monica's famous 3rd Street Promenade directly outside. Unlimited food & drink options. Record your song then walk to the beach! Or grab any food, drinks, coffee, and come right back.
Music & Vocal Recording, Music Production/Mixing, Instrument Recording
Two Different & Unique rooms
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From
$99
/hr
4 hr min
New York Style Loft - Open Space - 3,800 square feet
Downtown, Santa Monica, CA5.0 (4)
100 guests
Available For:
film/photo shoots, wardrobe fittings/stylings, casting, podcasts, documentary interviews, focus groups, meetings, and so much more.
Flexible space as you can use the furniture, art, and everything else in the space or we can clear the space and you can bring your own furniture/props.
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From
$325
/hr
5 hr min
Downtown Santa Monica Industrial Venue for Multi-purpose Use
Downtown, Santa Monica, CA5.0 (6)
70 guests
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 wine
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From
$200
/hr
2 hr min
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Indoor Pickleball Venue and Event Space
Downtown, Santa Monica, CA100 guests
Our Indoor Pickleball Venue and Event Space is an indoor pickleball facility located in the old Adidas store located on Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade. We have 3 courts, 2 lounge areas, and a bar. There are large glass doors that provide great natural lighting. Ample
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From
$250
/hr
4 hr min
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 April 2026.
How popular are photo studios in Downtown?
Our local hosts have welcomed 1123 people into their photo studios with reviews averaging 5 stars.
How much does a photo studio cost to rent in Downtown?
Photo studios in Downtown average $244 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 $211, whereas larger venues run about $300 per hour.
photo studios Pricing Range in Santa Monica, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for photo studios venues in Santa Monica, ranging between $211.33 and $300.
$244/hr average
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How long do people rent photo studios in Downtown?
Most photo studios are scheduled for 8 hours, with 33 people in attendance. You’ll find the most photo studios starting between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM.
photo studios Booking Times in Santa Monica, CA
Image representing average rental time for photo studios in Santa Monica, emphasizing most start between 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
9:00 AM4:00 PM
Reviews for photo studios
Kevin A.
Creative Space - Photo Studio with All lighting equipment and backdrops included
Perfect for your photography needs
Dalia A.
Creative Space - Photo Studio with All lighting equipment and backdrops included
Cool place nice photography setting
Megan B.
Creative Space - Photo Studio with All lighting equipment and backdrops included
Alexandru's space was very clean and had all the exact equipment I needed for my quick photoshoot. The location is perfect for anyone looking to do a quick photoshoot on the west side. Would definitely book again...
James D.
Creative Space - Photo Studio with All lighting equipment and backdrops included
Amazing space for your photography needs! Loved the equipment and selection of colour paper the studio came with. Host was very friendly and responsive to calls and questions I had...
Adam E.
Creative Space - Photo Studio with All lighting equipment and backdrops included
Great space for a small shoot. Everything was provided that we needed and I would recommend this location to anyone in the Santa Monica area that is looking for a photoshoot or small video shoot...
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
Miku M.
Creative Space - Photo Studio with All lighting equipment and backdrops included
in, all the backdrops and lights were easy to use. The space isn't that big but enough to do a lot especially for photography...
Lisa N.
Creative Space - Photo Studio with All lighting equipment and backdrops included
Lovely studio with lots of back drop options! Also used the furnitures there as props for our photoshoot, and loved how it all turned out...
Emmanuel O.
Creative Space - Photo Studio with All lighting equipment and backdrops included
Perfect location for photoshoots
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...
Elle P.
Creative Space - Photo Studio with All lighting equipment and backdrops included
Host was very responsive and helpful. Space was just as advertised and wonderful! I did a photoshoot in the space
Jen P.
Creative Space - Photo Studio with All lighting equipment and backdrops included
the best cozy spot to have fun with photography
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...
Jessica P.
Creative Space - Photo Studio with All lighting equipment and backdrops included
As usual, this spot was perfect! It is easy, clean, and perfectly sized. a great place for a photoshoot!
Booked it 3x and will again...
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...
Jada S.
Creative Space - Photo Studio with All lighting equipment and backdrops included
This was my first time ever doing a studio photoshoot and this place was completely amazing and perfect for my shoot. I was able to switch between backgrounds and there were multiple props and areas to shoot...
Aaron S.
Creative Space - Photo Studio with All lighting equipment and backdrops included
Always a great space to book for my photoshoots
Jungletography T.
Creative Space - Photo Studio with All lighting equipment and backdrops included
The photography studio was great overall. The black backdrop that was overhead didn’t have enough paper to roll out all the way and the backup black backdrop was too small, but we decided to use the white background which worked out!
I had left my cell phone and went...
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
Mike W.
Creative Space - Photo Studio with All lighting equipment and backdrops included
Highly recommend for anyone who needs a quick photo or video shoot. Not gonna find a better price with as many resources...
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