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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 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. ...up to 30-40 standing & 20-30 seated. It's perfect for hosting private birthdays, intimate performances, workshops, events, private screenings, photo & video shoots & art exhibits all tucked inside a secret snack shop on 2nd floor. In addition, we feature a unique selection of Asian...
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A long conference table with white mesh chairs is set up in a brightly lit room featuring exposed wooden beams and concrete walls.
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 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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Velvett Photos and Booth Image in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA
from$100/hr
Velvett Photos and Booth

Downtown Oakland, CA

Venue capacity icon15

Photo Studio

Velvett Photos and Booth. ...Welcome to Velvett Photo Studio! Please read before booking: Myself or an assistant will be on-site for all bookings. Because this new studio includes equipment rental, I want to be close by to provide any troubleshooting and otherwise be by the desk and staying...
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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 Art...
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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

...brick, steel beams, and polished concrete floors for a rustic vibe. Note: photo equipment is not included. Space has shelving of products on one side, but it won’t interfere with your shoot. Parking is available on the street...
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A small theater or meeting room with rows of black chairs facing a blank wall, and a doorway leading to a restroom area.
from$150/hr
Event and Theater space 30 seconds from BART in Oakland.

Downtown Oakland, CA

5.0(2)
Venue capacity icon47

Black Box Theater

The space is conveniently located 30 seconds from 12th Street BART. The space is 902 square feet with a stage. 40 chairs are available. LED overhead and theater lights are also available. The space has been used as a photo studio, event space, theater space...
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A room featuring exposed brick walls, a bay window, and a staircase leading to a loft area.
from$150/hr
Beautiful Open Space Loft

Downtown Oakland, CA

Venue capacity icon50

Event Space Loft

This is our industrial open space loft conveniently located in Oakland. It is 1,700 sqft, has large windows, and great light. It's perfect for events, off-sites, workshops, photoshoots, + more! You also have access to your own kitchen. Bathrooms are shared. This is a completely...
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A conference room features a round table surrounded by ergonomic chairs, a television on the wall, a whiteboard, and exposed brick walls.
from$35/hr
Oakstop

Downtown Oakland, CA

4.8(236)
Venue capacity icon10

Meeting Room

Oakstop. Multi Media meeting space that can be used for a range of activities and gatherings. Quiet and tucked away behind a large glass door within a community workspace. /// ROOM INCLUDES /// • Vizio Smart TV Monitor • Stationary Conference Table • 10 cushioned rolling chairs--...
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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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An office space with several colorful chairs and tables arranged in an open area, featuring artwork on the walls.
from$125/hr
International Suite: Large Gallery for Productions

Downtown Oakland, CA

4.7(16)
Venue capacity icon100

Event Space

2000 sq ft space, that can accommodate multiple purposes including private meetings, workshops, trainings, conferences, exhibits, and events. This Gallery space is a self contained suite, offering even more privacy for groups that require exclusive space for a long session. /// ROOM INCLUDES /// • 14...
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A large conference room features a long table surrounded by ergonomic chairs, with colorful artwork on the walls and an orange door leading to another area.
from$60/hr
MacArthur Meeting Room: Medium Sized Multi-Media Meeting Room

Downtown Oakland, CA

4.8(65)
Venue capacity icon25

Meeting Room

A large conference room, perfect for small productions or meetings. • A portable projector and screen with all HDMI cables and adapters (VGA, Thunderbolt, USB-C) ANY OUTSIDE FOOD IS WELCOME!!!! /// RESERVATION TIMES /// Guests will be able to access the reserved space up to...
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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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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

...shown in photos), please include the three colors you'd like to use so we can install them ahead of time. - a stool We also include onsite film drop off provided by A Film Lab. Check out @not.thesubject on instagram to view shoots that have...
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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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A large conference room features a wooden table surrounded by white chairs, with large windows offering a view of the cityscape.
from$89/hr
14-Person Conference Room with view of Lake Merritt

Downtown Oakland, CA

4.9(32)
Venue capacity icon14

Conference Room

You'll have private access to our executive conference room which can seat 14 people. It includes state-of-the-art equipment and capabilities plus free secure WIFI and free local and long distance calls. All this and a beautiful view of Lake Merritt! All our meeting facilities come...
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Chic Event Space in historic Old Oakland Image in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA
from$250/hr
Chic Event Space in historic Old Oakland

Downtown Oakland, CA

Venue capacity icon180

Event Space

...era architecture, Parliament offers a vibrant upscale and versatile event space to Old Oakland. Corporate, private and holiday events to photo, film and commercial shoots no event is too small. The intimate and chic bar is stocked with a full array of premium spirits, domestic...
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An industrial-style workspace featuring a central concrete pillar, string lights overhead, and a mix of red chairs and desks against the walls.
from$95/hr
PK Studios

Downtown Oakland, CA

4.9(106)
Venue capacity icon50

Event Space

PK Studios. Welcome to PK Studios – the epitome of a high-quality workshop, meeting, and offsite space located in the vibrant Jack London Square district! Key Features: Visual Impact: Immerse your audience with two screens, laser projectors, a TV, and an in-house sound system. Location: Enjoy the...
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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(23)
Venue capacity icon100

Set for Photos / Films

This is our basement level of the 900 block 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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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-art audio-visual equipment...
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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

...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 - a beautiful well-lit space with giant windows - vintage furniture to set the mood...
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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(30)
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...
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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...
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Reviews for photo shoot locations

Derek A.
Bright & Chic Creative Space in Uptown Oakland
Cherlyn was a fantastic host! She was incredibly helpful in letting me know the instructions on the building, setting up the studio for my shoot, parking and took the time to make sure that I had everything I needed to get my work done. She even helped me the parking...
Amir A.
Downtown Oakland's premier PROFOTO Photo / Video Production Studio
plus the studio itself has the ideal setup for any shoots. the strobes are perfect and they have variety of light boxes and modifiers which can use by photographers. the space is big enough for doing any type of photography and it's in a very good location. Strongly recommended...
Jesus A.
Spacious Photo Studio in Oakland
staff, access to shops and restaurants, stock of props and surfaces, and full kitchen for food prep (great for food photography or simply whipping up a quick meal). Able shoot using the beautiful daylight along the large windows or studio strobe (also available for rent). Studio and gear is well...
Betsy B.
Light-Filled Executive Lounge with Smart TV and Kitchenette
Overall, a wonderful space with great lighting - we used it to simulate a team meeting for a photo shoot. I would use it for an actual team meeting and be happy with the space. The room was not as clean as I would hope, it definitely needed a good vacuum...
Lauren D.
3,800 ft² Open Loft-style Studio with 38' Infinity Wall
It was a top-notch experience all around for our first official Innersense Organic Beauty photo shoot! We rented the space along with some basic equipment. Here is some additional information by category: Venue. This premium space offered us exactly what we were looking for in terms of diversity (infinity...
Robert D.
Downtown Oakland's premier PROFOTO Photo / Video Production Studio
showed me how to use the place. Very versatile place for photography— I shot fashion, Boudoir and ballerina shots with ease. Very close to the Bart system, so many place for food around which we enjoyed after the shoot. If you have experience in strobe lights you’ll love the...
Lauryn G.
Indoor Cafe & Outdoor Patio Space
and responsive. The space was able to house a full production crew with it's multiple areas. We used the outdoor space for a photo shoot. This space is great, especially if you have a smaller crew and are looking for a space to shoot a cafe/patio scene. Matt was...
Sally G.
Downtown Oakland's premier PROFOTO Photo / Video Production Studio
this space has to offer, and being so kind & thorough. We felt welcome, and were able to get really creative and had a great photo shoot! Hope to be back soon, highly recommended...
Linds H.
Private Downtown Urban Design Studio w/ Clean Hard Wood Floors
Booked this space for a private shopping appointment and for a mini photo-shoot for jewelry. Taylor was so sweet and easy to work with. The space had everything we needed for our shopping appointment, fitting room, racks, cute little cash-wrap desk. Well-lit and airy space. Would plan...
Mawiyah J.
Bright & Chic Creative Space in Uptown Oakland
The space was great for my photo shoot. The host was incredibly warm and accommodating. The space was well equipped with many of the tools I use for a successful photo shoot. I'd love to book here again...
James L.
Bright & Chic Creative Space in Uptown Oakland
the room felt so welcoming/pleasing. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a indoor place with perfect natural lighting to do a photo shoot in. Parking isn't too bad either considering it is in downtown, always have a change ready for the meters $2/Hr...
Alexandria M.
Bright & Chic Creative Space in Uptown Oakland
This was such a great space for my photo shoot. The lighting was everything and the pictures came out amazing. The space is very versatile in a way where you can arrange the props where the shots are different each time. Thanks so much...
Jorge M.
Bright & Chic Creative Space in Uptown Oakland
Cherlyn and Nikki were amazing hosts, very kind and accommodating to our needs for the photo shoot. Thank you very much again...
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...
Ricardo N.
Downtown Oakland's premier PROFOTO Photo / Video Production Studio
asked to take pictures of her. Ive only tried out photography a couple of times. I've even booked other places on peerspace to shoot photography to help another friend. Every studio has there features and space, but shooting here was really a great experience. Leon took the time to...
Jim O.
Downtown Oakland's premier PROFOTO Photo / Video Production Studio
This studio has everything a photographer needs for any type of photo shoot. It is neat clean and well well organized. The host, Leon, was punctual and took the time to show me where everything was, how to use it and made sure everything worked with my equipment before he...
David S.
Chic Downtown Conference Room
This space was exactly as pictured and was ideal for the photo shoot that I used it for. The host, Damon, was very helpful and accommodating beforehand, answering questions promptly, helping to adjust the timing when I requested a change, etc. And Damon provided a friendly greeting on the day...
Tai S.
Osumare Suite: Luxurious Meeting Loft in Downtown Oakland
Fantastic space for a photo shoot, northern facing windows with neutral exterior bouncing light in. Couldn’t be any more ideal! Host was a bit late to meet us, but was very lovely and had a lot on his hands. Would definitely rent this space again...
Mark T.
Bright Production Space - perfect for shooting and recording
The space was really nice! We did a photo shoot here and the images came out great! Thanks again Jeremy and team for coordinating, will definitely be using the space again...
Fatimah T.
Downtown City Center Oakland Studio for Meetings
This studio is amazing! It has everything you need for your photo shoot. Sunny and Leon are great host, the communication was very clear and professional. Will book again for sure...

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