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A spacious bar with a vibrant mural of a woman's face on the wall, surrounded by warm wooden accents and a well-stocked shelf of beverages.
from$200/hr
Downtown Retro Vinyl Record Cocktail bar and Art Gallery

Downtown Oakland, CA

4.8(12)
Venue capacity icon40

Cocktail Lounge

The space can comfortably accommodate parties of 30 40 people, depending on seating requirements. Great for birthday parties, art shows and parties. The space features a full bar, turntables, art, plug and play projector system, all nestled inside a beautiful retro style. The space
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A brightly lit gallery space with a large purple seating area in the center and colorful artworks displayed on the walls.
from$175/hr
Broadway Gallery: Beautiful Downtown Event Venue with Natural Lighting

Downtown Oakland, CA

5.0(3)
Venue capacity icon100

Event Venue

A large open retail floor space with natural light accommodates events and conferences of all size and varieties. This space is setup as a gallery as well with beautiful art from local artists, providing a colorful backdrop for your meeting or event. Features street level entry,
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A colorful bar area with modern furniture, featuring neon signs and shelves filled with snacks.
from$150/hr
Baba's House

Downtown Oakland, CA

Venue capacity icon30

Event Space

Baba's House. “So this is a snack shop AND an event space?” Yes, indeed. We designed the space so that it can be an empty canvas for creativity. Want to perform with your own guest list? A dance party? Comedy night? Movie experience? Want a space to host a company party,
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A conference room features a long table surrounded by modern chairs, with large windows and industrial-style lighting.
from$60/hr
Oakstop

Downtown Oakland, CA

4.9(21)
Venue capacity icon12

Conference Room

Oakstop. Beautiful multipurpose room for private meetings, workshops, trainings, or conferences. Large windows open, allowing for natural light and air along with a view of the historic Fox Theater. Located on the bustling downtown Oakland street, which has a plethora of food options.
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A modern office space features multiple workstations arranged in a bright room with large windows and exposed brick walls.
from$90/hr
Rustic & Modern Event/Off-site Space

Downtown Oakland, CA

4.8(5)
Venue capacity icon50

Event Space Loft

This gorgeous loft inspired space is located in historic Old Oakland. It is 1,219 square feet and has ample space with multiple desks, meeting room space, kitchen, lounge area, and more. This space does not currently have internet. Please note that we cannot book this space more than
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A spacious, empty industrial interior with concrete floors, exposed brick walls, and a central table supported by metal beams.
from$250/hr
Huge Warehouse Vacant Building

Downtown Oakland, CA

5.0(2)
Venue capacity icon100

Warehouse

This is the 900 block of Broadway in Oakland, ground floor. It is right next to the big parking lot that we also listed. The entire floor is vacant and unfurnished, has no internet, and is 18,919 square feet. This would be perfect for production as there
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A cozy sitting area featuring a green sofa, two light-colored armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a potted plant, with large windows letting in natural light and exposed brick walls.
from$150/hr
Urban Loft Event/Off-Site Space

Downtown Oakland, CA

5.0(2)
Venue capacity icon50

Event Space Loft

Welcome to our gorgeous loft inspired space located in historic Old Oakland! This 2,661 square foot office space is perfect for co working or meeting space, photoshoots, offsite gatherings, you name it. This third floor space is fully furnished and has its own kitchenette and shared
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A modern seating area with a light blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned mural on the wall, complemented by a lamp and a potted plant.
from$150/hr
Modern Off-site Meeting & Conference Space Office

Downtown Oakland, CA

4.7(3)
Venue capacity icon25

Event Space

Our warm and modern office space is located in the heart of JackLondon. Within walking distance of dozens of hotels, restaurants and easily accessible by public transportation. The 1500+ Square office has been refurbished; New paint, redone floors, lighting, windows, and new state of the
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An art gallery featuring colorful paintings displayed on white walls, with a spacious wooden floor.
from$150/hr
Creative Space in Downtown Oakland

Downtown Oakland, CA

4.7(10)
Venue capacity icon100

Gallery

A fully customizable space in Downtown Oakland that serves as a shoe store, art gallery, and event space during business hours. This space allows for various different styles of meetings and gatherings, movie screenings and performances, and the perfect place for networking workshops.
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A modern art gallery featuring a white table and chairs in the center, with colorful paintings on the walls and a large screen displaying an artwork.
from$25/hr
Small Meeting Room Inside of Broadway Gallery

Downtown Oakland, CA

4.7(34)
Venue capacity icon8

Meeting Room

Quiet conference space that can accommodate multiple purposes including private meetings, workshops, and trainings. Perfect for video production or podcast recordings. Located on the first floor with access to natural light in the Broadway Gallery. Mostly white room with art deco white table.
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STAK Space Image in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA
from$100/hr
STAK Space

Downtown Oakland, CA

Venue capacity icon4

Podcast Space

STAK Space. and podcast room—fully equipped with professional AV gear to make your recording experience seamless, high quality, and hassle free. Whether you're filming video content, recording interviews, or launching your next podcast series, our space is designed to meet your creative needs. Flexible booking options available!
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A spacious art gallery featuring various paintings displayed on the white walls, with exposed brick on one side and polished wooden flooring.
from$150/hr
Downtown Gallery & Event Space

Downtown Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon100

Event Space

Manning Gallery Suite: Gallery & Event Space A spacious retail floor space with natural light and brick accents accommodates events and conferences of all size and varieties. Features street level entry, hardwood floors, and access to other adjacent spaces for use as breakouts. A spacious retail floor space
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Downtown Industrial/Training space Image in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA
from$195/hr
Downtown Industrial/Training space

Downtown Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon100

Co-working Space Meeting Room

This suite has been used as a maker space, training center, hackathon headquarters, presentations, and filming suite in the past. It is an 4500 SF industrial open space with attached team space and three small offices. It is equipped with several ceiling mounted dropdown power drops
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Podcast Studio - Oaktown Echo Image in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA
from$80/hr
Podcast Studio - Oaktown Echo

Downtown Oakland, CA

Venue capacity icon8

Podcast Space

A podcast room designed for up to 5 people, featuring a spacious setup and professional grade soundproofing to ensure high quality recordings. Equipped with premium microphones and seamless AV technology, this space allows for effortless connectivity, making it easy to record, edit, and produce content without
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A large, empty basement space with exposed concrete walls, metal pillars, and a few overhead lights illuminating the area.
from$250/hr
Massive Basement Warehouse Photoshoot Set

Downtown Oakland, CA

5.0(24)
Venue capacity icon100

Set for Photos / Films

of Broadway. It’s 20,576 square feet and mostly unfurnished except for those reclaimed church pews. This is a popular spot for filming production! It currently has no internet. Please inquire through Peerspace messaging for more information.
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Light Filled Industrial Studio and Loft Space Image in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA
from$100/hr
Light Filled Industrial Studio and Loft Space

Downtown Oakland, CA

Venue capacity icon20

Photo Studio

Bright, airy industrial space available for rent in Oakland's historic Waterfront Warehouse District—perfect for fashion, product, lifestyle, or branding photoshoots. The 1,475 sq. ft. space features 12 ft ceilings, exposed brick, steel beams, and polished concrete floors for a rustic vibe. Note: photo equipment is not included.
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Izo Studio Image in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA
from$35/hr
Izo Studio

Downtown Oakland, CA

Venue capacity icon6

Podcast Space

Izo Studio. with ease. What We Offer: Spacious & Versatile Set: 14 ft back wall and 6 ft side walls, perfect for a variety of filming setups. Professional Equipment: High quality lighting and audio gear included. Creative Environment: Perfect for interviews, solo podcasts, or filming your next viral video. Comfort & Convenience: A
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A modern office space featuring a brown leather sofa, two armchairs, a large rug with a geometric pattern, and a conference table surrounded by black chairs, all in a well-lit room with multiple windows.
from$75/hr
Oakstop - California Ballroom

Downtown Oakland, CA

3.6(9)
Venue capacity icon50

Multipurpose Space

Oakstop - California Ballroom. Beautiful light filled multipurpose room for private meetings, workshops, trainings, conferences, exhibits, and events. Modern amenities including large smart TV and stylish conference table. Private kitchenette provides additional accommodations for providing food during staff retreats, receptions, etc.
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Unique Uptown Lounge with Vibey Decor and Bar Image in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA
from$75/hr
Unique Uptown Lounge with Vibey Decor and Bar

Downtown Oakland, CA

Venue capacity icon125

Lounge

Welcome to Akoma Lounge! A great lounge space for unique gatherings, record releases, birthdays, quincenera’s, graduations, baby showers and more! Featuring a beautiful bar, hardwood floors, and modern furniture. We are nestled in the heart of uptown Oakland. We provide access to a prep
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Downtown city view recording studio Image in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA
from$50/hr
Downtown city view recording studio

Downtown Oakland, CA

Venue capacity icon10

Music Recording Studio

The Reef Studios, located in Downtown Oakland, is a community driven production and recording studio. We specialize in producing, engineering, recording, and releasing music while also offering educational programs to teach music creation to the youth. we believe that, much like a coral reef, our community
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A modern meeting room with a large white table and four chairs, featuring exposed brick walls and two colorful paintings.
from$30/hr
Parker Meeting Room

Downtown Oakland, CA

4.8(31)
Venue capacity icon8

Meeting Room

Beautiful multipurpose room for private meetings, workshops, trainings, or conferences. Large windows open, allowing for natural light and air along with a view of the historic Fox Theater. /// ROOM INCLUDES /// • Vizio Smart TV Monitor • Stationary Conference Table • Cushioned rolling chairs • A portable
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The interior of a café features a mix of tables and chairs, with patrons engaged in conversation and a television screen displaying a program on the wall.
from$250/hr
Hesher's Pizza & Taproom

Downtown Oakland, CA

4.8(4)
Venue capacity icon137

Workshop Space

Hesher's Pizza & Taproom. This modern, eclectic bar & lounge has over 1600 square feet of industrial cozy space, complete with plenty of seating, pinball, board games, and dart boards, three TV's and a smart projector/large screen. Furniture can be moved for an open space, great for yoga or other
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An indoor golf simulation room with artificial grass tee areas and large projection screens displaying golf courses.
from$300/hr
Golf Studio: Your Ideal Indoor Video Production Space

Downtown Oakland, CA

Venue capacity icon75

Event Venue

This indoor golf facility is a golfer's paradise right in the heart of downtown Oakland. This state of the art venue offers a premier indoor golfing experience like no other. With its cutting edge technology and meticulously designed space, it's the ideal destination for golf enthusiasts
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Photo Studio near Lake Merritt Image in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA
from$75/hr
Photo Studio near Lake Merritt

Downtown Oakland, CA

4.6(9)
Venue capacity icon10

Photo Studio

Our space is located in East Oakland nearby Laney College and Lake Merritt. We have 1,000 sqft area ready for photography and video use. Tons of natural light, along with lighting equipment available for an extra cost. You can contact us directly if you'd like to
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A room featuring exposed brick walls, a bay window, and a staircase leading to a loft area.
from$100/hr
Beautiful Open Space Loft

Downtown Oakland, CA

Venue capacity icon49

Event Space Loft

This is a beautiful loft inspired space located in historic Old Oakland. It is 1,700 sqft, has large windows, and great light. It's perfect for events, off sites, workshops, photoshoots, etc. You will have access to your own kitchen, as well shared restrooms. This is a completely
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An open, industrial-style interior featuring shelving units, various chairs, and a desk arranged on a concrete floor against a backdrop of exposed brick walls.
from$200/hr
Industrial Warehouse Photo Space in Jack London Square

Downtown Oakland, CA

4.7(6)
Venue capacity icon15

Photography Space

(Hello we are currently not renting the space, thank you ) Early 20th Century historic warehouse located in Jack London Square with a 5000 sq ft main floor with brick and concrete walls that are 25 feet high with 7 large skylights creating a natural
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couchdate - Vintage HiFi Bar + Community Space in the Heart of Oakland Image in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA
from$100/hr
couchdate - Vintage HiFi Bar + Community Space in the Heart of Oakland

Downtown Oakland, CA

Venue capacity icon80

Wine Bar

Enjoy a historical, landmark building in the heart of downtown Oakland. couchdate is a Hifi Bar + community space. Excellent for everything from private parties, book releases, and workshops, to intimate music performances, dance parties, photo shoots, and so much more. Included with our space is
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A large group of people gathers on a rooftop overlooking a street in Oakland, with an art deco theater visible in the background.
from$250/hr
Amazing Rooftop Deck & Modern Gallery Suite

Downtown Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon150

Event Space

Beautiful gallery and event space for team "off sites", workshops, receptions, conferences, exhibits, and parties. Rotating art series professionally installed as well as unique colorful stools to match almost any color theme. Plenty of windows and access to separate adjoining roof deck event space for an
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A bright and airy living space featuring a dining table, a sofa with decorative pillows, a piano, bookshelves, and various indoor plants.
from$150/hr
Great for content creation -- Live/Work Loft in Downtown Oakland with floor to ceiling windows

Downtown Oakland, CA

Venue capacity icon15

Live / Work Loft

This space is great for a location shoot or if you need a staged shoot for headshots, product images, or lifestyle. We have a variety of spaces that can create different scenes easily within the space. The loft is two levels which can also be helpful
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A living room with a gray sofa, two white decorative pillows, a round coffee table, and a patterned rug.
from$80/hr
Charming + Stylish Gem In Uptown Oakland!

Downtown Oakland, CA

5.0(6)
Venue capacity icon10

Condo

About the space: Charming + stylish gem in Oakland's Uptown neighborhood! This is a chic top floor condominium w/ an ideal synthesis of old world charm & contemporary function/updates. Vintage details include Victorian era fireplace mantle, built in cabinetry, wainscoting, pocket doors, picture/plate molding, crown molding,
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Downtown Loft with Bay View Image in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA
from$54/hr
Downtown Loft with Bay View

Downtown Oakland, CA

Venue capacity icon20

Apartment Loft

Soak in panoramic San Francisco Bay views from this 15th floor downtown loft. With vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, and space for lush greenery, this bright and airy retreat is perfect for plant lovers and urban dwellers alike. A serene oasis in the heart of the
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A spacious room with wooden flooring, featuring a colorful mural on one wall and mirrored surfaces reflecting the interior.
from$50/hr
Natural Light Studio and Dance/Yoga/Rehearsal Hall

Downtown Oakland, CA

5.0(20)
Venue capacity icon30

Dance Studio

Welcome to our space! A warm, naturally lit studio with mirrors, dance floor, cubbies, and lounge space. Our space is 800 sq ft, with south west facing windows that let natural light in all day. A creative hub nestled in the same building as Flax
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A modern living room features a gray sectional sofa with colorful throw pillows surrounding a round marble coffee table, all set against large windows overlooking an urban landscape.
from$195/hr
Terrace Lounge in Oakland

Downtown Oakland, CA

2.8(5)
Venue capacity icon50

Clubhouse

Our beautiful club room is perfect for any social gathering, celebration or meeting (retreat). Flexible seating allows for casual mingling and dining. This indoor/outdoor space is sure to impress! Space Features: Indoor/outdoor Terrace modern landscaping two grills WiFi
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Reviews for film production locations

Ida B.
Financial Center Work & Meeting Space
Great space with lots of natural light! I filmed an interview and it was nice that there were so many options for setting up. Massive space compared to the price! Would recommend and book again. Also, Ben was super helpful, thanks again for everything...
Salt C.
Bright & Chic Creative Space in Uptown Oakland
This was a great little space to film in. Cherlyn was great and there was easy access into the building. The area around it was safe at night time which was a big plus. It was easy enough to find and I had a great experience...
Donerik D.
3,800 ft² Open Loft-style Studio with 38' Infinity Wall
extra mile to make sure we were well taken care of. He's also a very talented artist with rich stories...ask him about film cameras, motorcyles, muy thai and his famous coffee drip! The space itself was as advertised-modern, clean, and beautiful light and lines around each corner...
Alan D.
Chic Downtown Conference Room
Made my filmed lunch even more better
Donna E.
Downtown Loft Style Art Gallery / Event Space with Hip, Urban Feel
The hosts were extremely responsive, flexible and went above and beyond in delivery great support for our film shoot. The space is in an excellent location: one block from the 12th St Bart, heaps of parking and excellent food and coffee options nearby. This would be a good spot for...
Eric F.
Offsite Meeting Space with Whiteboard
This space was perfect for what we needed it for. We held casting auditions for a short film. Very open and spacious. The space is located blocks away from the BART station which was convenient for those traveling to get there. The host was fine with us moving furniture around...
Marvin F.
Chic Downtown Conference Room
We used this place to shoot a film. Place is very beautiful, quiet and exactly the way I wanted it. The host was great and gave us a helping had...
Marvin F.
MacArthur Meeting Room: Medium Sized Multi-Media Meeting Room
We filmed a scene here and didn't have any problems catching audio. The texture of the wall gives it a good look being that it has white walls. This will be my go-to place to film. The hosts were very friendly and helpful...
Esau H.
Intimate & Warm Yoga Studio in Uptown, Oakland
This booking was as perfect as can be! Booked this space for a small film shoot and it was everything we needed. Giovanna was very kind and responsive about questions I had about the space prior to booking, and was flexible with my arrangements. She promptly arrived to greet and...
Amir J.
Merritt Meeting Room: Versatile Multimedia Meeting Room
We had a great experience filming some scenes for our web series and I would highly recommend this space
Thera K.
Lange Suite: Luxurious Loft Space in Downtown Oakland
This was a beautiful space. Support was fantastic. We filmed audition videos in the space. Floor was rather dusty, so a little more damp mopping would help. Would rent again...
Lauren M.
Chic Downtown Conference Room
This was a nice space to film interviews. Everything was as we expected
Savanah M.
Light-Filled Executive Lounge with Smart TV and Kitchenette
Great space for filming and photography. Note, no front desk or staff on-site. Building was quiet and worked well for a video shoot...
Larissa R.
2,400 ft² Open Loft-styled Versatile Studio
the only issue we had was a bit of noise. There are auto shops on the street and lots of construction noise. Especially when filming closer to the street side of the studio definitely had some car/street noise, but for the interview in the backdrop space, our interview was fine...
Jacob S.
Bright & Chic Creative Space in Uptown Oakland
Great experience filming in this space
Nermin S.
Downtown Oakland's premier PROFOTO Photo / Video Production Studio
We rented the space for filming a day long workshop for a documentary project. Leon was an amazing host. He has wide-variety of equipment for use that comes with the rental agreement. He was very generous with his time, letting us use his equipment and also offered his expertise...
Kayla T.
SoleSpace Lab: Creative Space in Downtown Oakland
This space was PERFECT for our film screening. Just the right amount of space for family, friends, and friends of friends. The staff was friendly, helpful, and and punctual. We would totally rent it again...
Yesenia T.
Bright Production Space - perfect for shooting and recording
My first time in a studio filming for my platform, and I loved the decor. It is also very private, and easy to find. Jeremy was kind, and professional. Will book again. Thanks...
Edward V.
Bright Production Space - perfect for shooting and recording
beautiful and well maintained space. Team was communicative. I filmed a video interview here and the natural light from the windows is great. Would recommend...
Nicole W.
Grand Meeting Room: Luxurious Meeting Space in Downtown Oakland
The host was very responsive and the space appeared as advertised. Great for a film shoot

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