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Luxury Villa • Resort Pool • $1 Million Outdoor Park • Mt. Helix
Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, La Mesa, CA60 guests
…Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park, and San Diego International Airport, the villa is easily accessible for both local and out-of-town crews. This private production space includes: Gated entrance ensuring exclusivity, security, and easy load-in/load-out for crews and equipment. Massive 70 ft x 20 ft saltwater pool…
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$400
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4 hr min
Tropical Outdoor Location for Photoshoots + Content Creation
Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, El Cajon, CA5.0 (6)
12 guests
BRIO is a private tropical outdoor location near Mount Helix available for photo shoots, video shoots, content creation, fitness and athletic content, brand campaigns, and small productions. The property features a saltwater pool with waterfall and slide, a thatched palapa bar, koi pond, garden paths,…
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$150
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3 hr min
San Diego Area Photography/Video Studio with Unique Backdrops
El Cajon, CA4.9 (247)
25 guests
Create Without Limits at 3SG Studio! Located in the heart of El Cajon, our fully equipped photography and video studio is designed to bring your creative visions to life. With over 30 unique backdrops, a curated selection of stylish furniture, and a variety of props,…
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$80
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1 hr min
Natural Light Studio with Equipments
Rancho San Diego, El Cajon, CA5.0 (14)
8 guests
Located in the East county, this studio is best for photo and video shoots. There's big windows lets in an immense amount of light, as well as free lighting equipments. There is also an area for hair and makeup artists to get prepared in, as…
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$75
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2 hr min
Modern Fitness and Creative Studio in the Heart of San Diego
La Mesa, CA5.0 (14)
30 guests
…seating area for your crew to take breaks, hold meetings, or record podcasts. The lounge is equipped with a Rodecaster Pro II Production Studio Sound Board and two Shure SM7B microphones on adjustable mounts, ensuring high-quality sound for your recordings. Versatile Filming Backdrops: You also…
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$90
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2 hr min
Photography studio, all inclusive
El Cajon, CA5.0 (22)
25 guests
B2B Camera Studio offers variety of sessions for photo shooting and video shooting, its a large space to be creative. We are working on adding more items and decoration to give our professionals more ideas to be more creative. You can always bring your equipment…
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$60
/hr
1 hr min
270° Ocean, Skyline & Coronado View Contemporary Home for Photo & Film
Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, LA MESA, CA20 guests
Film and photograph against one of Mt. Helix’s most distinctive backdrops: a contemporary west-facing home with 270-degree views of the Pacific, Downtown San Diego, Point Loma, the Coronado Islands and Coronado Bridge. The main residence offers an open kitchen and living area, multiple decks and…
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$119
/hr
3 hr min
Large, Natural Light Studio
El Cajon, CA5.0 (125)
100 guests
Welcome to our gorgeous, natural light studio in San Diego! We opened up in January of 2021 and moved to our bigger and better location in 2025! Come use our open 3500 square foot studio for all of your creative shoot ideas. The space is…
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$125
/hr
1 hr min
La Mesa Podcast Recording Room Available
Rancho San Diego, La Mesa, CA5.0 (2)
5 guests
…center with coffee, restaurant dining, grocery and convenience stores. Newly renovated office building with recording room perfect for Podcasts offering Rodecaster Podcast Production Mixer Console with Headphones, 4 mics, 3 cameras and 3 backdrops. Available parking and shared restroom and kitchen access with adjoining office.
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$75
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1 hr min
Photography Studio and Creative Space Near SDSU
College East, San Diego, CA5.0 (43)
10 guests
…an intimate yet highly versatile setting perfect for a range of professional and creative needs. Creative Versatility: Ideal for photo shoots, video production , digital content creation, podcast recordings, and small private events. Diverse Lighting Options: We provide both professional strobe lighting and continuous lighting…
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$45
/hr
2 hr min
Chill Studio Space with Comforting Vibe
San Diego, CA20 guests
there is a music recording booth available. The wall has green screen for filming or photo setup. A liquor store is located beneath studio space for intermission. also (1) bathroom located in building space. Studio equipment is also available for use. for equipment usage contact…
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$100
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2 hr min
Dance Studio with Great Lighting | Large 2,000 square footage room
El Cajon, CA5.0 (128)
50 guests
One huge 2,000 square footage rectangular room with mirrors on one side. Chairs can be added to create a presentation/performance space. Large windows allow for a lot of natural light but room has great lighting. Sound system for music installed. Location is located near the…
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$50
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1 hr min
Photo & Podcast Studio in Downtown La Mesa
La Mesa, CA9 guests
This space is excellent for recording podcasts with up to 4 speakers as well as shooting headshots and green screen photo and video sessions. The space can be used for creating podcasts or doing photos. There is also space for meetings to take place at…
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$450
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2 hr min
Mt. Helix and Vine Cottage. European Styled Country Home.
Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, LA MESA, CA4.9 (26)
15 guests
Welcome to Mt Helix and Vine Cottage. This is a European styled home that is a mix of French and English Country. It is very special place with exquisite art pieces from France, England, Germany, and Italy. The location is ideal for indoor and outdoor…
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$320
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2 hr min
Green Screen Studio for Video Content Creation
Vista Colina, San Diego, CA3 guests
JUST BRING YOURSELF, everything you would ever need is here! Are you looking to take your video production to the next level? Look no further than our state-of-the-art green screen video studio. Our studio offers a wide range of options…
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$100
/hr
2 hr min
Iconic Mid-Century Gem w/ Stunning Floor-to-Ceiling Views, Pool & Spa
La Mesa, CA5.0 (12)
25 guests
…Additional On-Site Resources: Vintage props available for shoots, including retro holiday décor: aluminum Christmas tree, vintage ornaments, and seasonal accents Event & production gear: three 6-ft folding tables and 20 folding chairs for workshops, crew meals, or set needs 🎥 Ideal For: Photoshoots (fashion, lifestyle,…
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$175
/hr
3 hr min
Bright California Mid-Century Home
College East, San Diego, CA5.0 (2)
15 guests
This bright, welcoming mid-century California home is designed for natural-light photography and relaxed lifestyle productions. The main living space features exposed wood beam ceilings, a white painted brick fireplace, built-in shelving, and large picture windows that fill the room with soft daylight throughout the day.…
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$125
/hr
4 hr min
1940s Rustic California Ranch, Central San Diego
Santee, CA5.0 (1)
30 guests
"The Ranch"holds a rich history and is a special place to spend a day. It was built in 1940 by the hands of family and friends. The buildings, huge granite boulders, five acre plot, and granite fixtures remain almost identical to the day they were…
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$87
/hr
2 hr min
Largest Photo/Video Cyclorama Studio in San Diego (Ground Level, Drive-in Access)
Grantville, San Diego, CA5.0 (101)
40 guests
Skylight Studios is the largest cyclorama studio in central San Diego! Our space is perfect for photo and video shoots. We have a skylight in our space, and a rollup garage door that provide lovely natural light for your shoot, but lighting can be easily…
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$97
/hr
2 hr min
Enchanted Hilltop Garden Oasis
Eucalyptus Hills, Lakeside, CA60 guests
Watch your legend come to life in a storybook setting. Legendale Gardens is an enchanting 1.5-acre hilltop sanctuary and secluded outdoor retreat property designed for creatives, visionaries, and hosts seeking a whimsical, immersive environment. Surrounded by 360-degree views of rolling hills and open sky, the…
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$300
/hr
2 hr min
Downtown San Diego Penthouse | Modern Industrial Venue for Production & Events
Rolando Village, San Diego, CA5.0 (3)
20 guests
What activities work well in your space? This space is great for media production , photo/video shoots, content creation, small meetings, and intimate events. It also works well for team retreats and relaxed stays, offering a…
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$65
/hr
2 hr min
Wavy Sound - The Lab
College East, San Diego, CA5.0 (1)
5 guests
…professional and comfortable space. Whether you're recording, mixing, or hosting a listening session, this studio offers the perfect environment for high-quality sound production . Space Features: 🎵 Fully Equipped Control Room – Ideal for mixing and mastering with top-tier acoustics. 🎤 Microphone in Control Room…
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$75
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2 hr min
Julie St. Studios | Stunning Resort Style Backyard with Pool | Perfect for Photo Shoots
College East, San Diego, CA5.0 (11)
25 guests
Located just a mile east from SDSU in a quiet neighborhood. Our space is easily accessible from the 8 freeway. The Versatile space is perfect for photo shoots, video shoots, music videos, model shoots, outdoor shoots and more! The backyard features a 13'x25' heated saltwater…
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$190
/hr
4 hr min
Neutral and Modern Urban + Suburban Home with Indoor/Outdoor Space
Del Cerro, San Diego, CA20 guests
…indoor/outdoor flow, and charming family-friendly details throughout. Large windows and soft natural tones create consistently flattering light for both photo and video production . The overall feel is modern California living — elevated yet approachable. Features may include: • Bright natural light throughout the home…
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$150
/hr
4 hr min
Wavy Sound Priemer Room
College East, San Diego, CA5.0 (2)
8 guests
…professional and comfortable space. Whether you're recording, mixing, or hosting a listening session, this studio offers the perfect environment for high-quality sound production . Space Features: 🎵 Fully Equipped Control Room – Ideal for mixing and mastering with top-tier acoustics. 🎤 Vocal Booth – Sound-treated…
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$70
/hr
2 hr min
Creator Studio - Photo Studio - Mission Valley East
Grantville, san diego, CA5.0 (339)
6 guests
Our studio is perfect for Content Creators. The studio is 300 sq. ft. and is perfect for photo shoots, product shoots or filming. The studio has 3 walls to shoot on - Distressed wood, Red Brick and White Brick plus a Grass wall and multiple…
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$50
/hr
2 hr min
New Gym Space, Group Exercise Room, Weight Room, Locker Rooms, Cardio Room, Great Lighting, High End, Spacious
Allied Gardens, San Diego, CA5.0 (10)
30 guests
Spacious full service 7,000 sq foot gym, complete with weight room, cardio room, and group exercise room. Photo shoots, movie backdrops and filming, dance groups, private fitness seminars, retail pop ups, YouTube and instagram influencers for fitness shoots and videos, and 2 day fitness certification…
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$99
/hr
1 hr min
Chula Vista Manor : Courtyard, Pool and Mountain View
Rolling Hills Ranch, Chula Vista, CA40 guests
This Chula Vista property is a modern, two story estate designed for versatile production needs. The layout is centered around a large, open courtyard, creating a natural flow between distinct indoor and outdoor areas. Layout &…
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$350
/hr
4 hr min
Multi-Set Studio | Fully Equipped + On-Site Engineer
North Park, San Diego, CA5.0 (1)
15 guests
…up to 4 broadcast mics. (Message us for the full gear list.) CHOOSE YOUR SETUP 🎬 Studio Only For experienced creators and production teams bringing their own cameras. Full access to all three sets, pro lighting, and mics. You run the shoot, you keep the…
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$150
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2 hr min
Sound Treated Studio Optimized For Video Content
North Park, San Diego, CA5.0 (1)
8 guests
This is a fantastic space to shoot social media content whether you need green screen or just somewhere with a nice background and optimal sound. iPad controls let you adjust the lights on the ceiling with ease Also great for instructional content like filming a…
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$125
/hr
2 hr min
Affordable Fully Equipped Multi-Camera Video Podcast Studio – Plug-and-Play Production
Mission Valley East, San Diego, CA5.0 (1)
4 guests
…into a dedicated video switcher, enabling real-time live editing straight into OBS Studio. 4K ISO Recording: If you prefer to handle post- production yourself, each camera can record isolated multi-track video at up to 4K resolution. Pro Audio System: Equipped to seat up to four…
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$38
/hr
1 hr min
Kearny Mesa Video & Photo Studio
Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA49 guests
…500 sq ft studio and smaller 200sqft room 2 hour minimum M-F 4 hour minimum Sat-Sun Excellent for photography studio and video production . Rental comes with Basic Strobes and Remote Trigger or Basic LED continuous panel and lots of g&e. (grip and electric) More…
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$55
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2 hr min
Professional Photo and Video Studio
Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA50 guests
Our fully equipped 1,800-square-foot studio features double CYC walls (24' x 15'), a full-service production kitchen, a spacious greenroom, a double hair and makeup room, and dedicated power sources for high-energy equipment. The space also includes a…
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$125
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4 hr min
Content Studio with HUGE Cyclorama Wall
Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA5.0 (24)
30 guests
Welcome to Content Studio SD, a 5,500 sq ft creative production space designed for photo and video professionals. Located in the heart of San Diego, our studio features a massive 20x30' white cyclorama…
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$85
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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 October 2026.
How much does a filming location cost to rent in El Cajon?
Filming locations in El Cajon average $76 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 $109, whereas larger venues run about $202 per hour.
filming locations Pricing Range in El Cajon, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for filming locations venues in El Cajon, ranging between $109 and $202.
$76/hr average
How long do people rent filming locations in El Cajon?
Most filming locations are scheduled for 3 hours, with 6 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Productions starting between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM.
filming locations Booking Times in El Cajon, CA
Image representing average rental time for filming locations in El Cajon, emphasizing most start between 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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How popular are filming locations in El Cajon?
Our local hosts have welcomed 263 people into their filming locations with reviews averaging 4.98 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.
What's the best day to rent a filming location in El Cajon?
Saturdays are the most popular day for booking filming locations in El Cajon.
Reviews for filming locations
Rachelle Reneé B.
Dreamlans Oasis / Sunset Experience!
This place was incredible! The hosts were just as nice. Thank you for making this a special night for our film
Vernon C.
Beautiful 1895 Mansion + Photo Studio + Enchanting 2 Acre Garden. (Best Value for the Price on Peerspace)
me a quick tour of the venue, which was very helpful. What a lovely place with a great view I had a great time filming and would most definitely recommend...
Mcandy D.
La Mesa Open Concept Modern Ranch Home
This location was great. Always a pleasure filming here
Jamar D.
San Diego Area Photography/Video Studio with Unique Backdrops
Had such a smooth experience. The host Scott was attentive and explained how to use all equipment for us to film for our next collection...
Kate D.
1940s Rustic California Ranch, Central San Diego
and it matched the exact vibe we were looking for. Every corner of the ranch offered unique backdrops, making it an amazing location for filming.
I highly recommend booking with Elizabeth...
Siri J.
La Mesa Open Concept Modern Ranch Home
available and communicative through out the entire process and everything went as she described.
The house is stunningly beautiful. It offers multiple vignettes/scenarios/locations for filming so you can do a day's shoot and look like you did 15 days of shoots in different locations. It's like it was...
Chazlee J.
Large, Natural Light Studio
as well.
We brought our own gear and some smaller props but other than that, they had everything we needed!
Lots of space to film with space for talent "green room", changing area, and video village for client (if you bring your own TV/monitor setup). Restroom and water available as...
Louise L.
Beautiful 1895 Mansion + Photo Studio + Enchanting 2 Acre Garden. (Best Value for the Price on Peerspace)
The pictures do not do this place justice. It is like stepping back in time. It is the perfect place for filming and photography. Christian met us when we arrived and gave us a tour of his home and a bit of history. He also had pictures of the original...
Lexi L.
Beautiful 1895 Mansion + Photo Studio + Enchanting 2 Acre Garden. (Best Value for the Price on Peerspace)
Beautiful space! The hosts were super helpful and responsive. We loved getting to film here
Meg M.
La Mesa Open Concept Modern Ranch Home
the photos we got. I will definitely be booking this space again for my client photoshoots!
It's a very quiet neighborhood for video filming, and there's tons of street parking so unloading is very easy too.
Olia was very responsive and a pleasure to work with too :) Thank...
Lois M.
Classic Hilltop Mid-Century Modern Home & Grounds w/Spectacular Views
chose this home for my short film shoot from the photos which looked amazing. I wasn’t prepared for how much more gorgeous it is in person. Steven is beyond gracious and a sweet and helpful host. I highly recommend this home...
Tajianna O.
Beautiful 1895 Mansion + Photo Studio + Enchanting 2 Acre Garden. (Best Value for the Price on Peerspace)
acquainted with the space. Very welcoming and accommodating. Definitely trying to think of another project idea to have an excuse to come back and film something else here again! The space is absolutely beautiful and versatile...
Aurora O.
Dreamlans Oasis / Sunset Experience!
This is our second time filming here. Host is extremely nice and helpful! Definitely recommend others to book this place. The place has incredible view. The view will make your audience go “WOW...
Jen R.
La Mesa Open Concept Modern Ranch Home
Our production team had a blast filming in this location. The space was clean, modern, and Olia was very accommodating to our needs.
I can't wait to book this space again...
Jennifer S.
Mid-century modern haven for short term rental!
AMAZING all the way around!!!
The house is beautiful and Steven is an amazing host and was very accommodating with our film shoot.
We plan to use the house again whenever we’re back in San Diego...
Ursula T.
Modern & Industrial Event Studio in La Mesa
and thorough. She even offered to show me the space shortly after contacting her to ensure it would work for my needs (space and film projector). We had a really sweet, intimate movie night with family and my husband got to enjoy his birthday in the midst of a pandemic...
Josh V.
Boxing Gym with great led lighting.
Incredible venue/boxing gym. Super clean, great aesthetic and lighting, awesome ring, bags and fitness area. Was the perfect choice for my film shoot and looks amazing on camera. Also sweet graffiti art to top it off. Coach Berlin was very professional and friendly. Definitely would recommend this venue for your...
Chase V.
Boxing Gym with great led lighting.
We had a great experience at the gym! Beautiful interior, stunning lighting, perfect for filming. Berlin was very nice and we'd certainly rent his space again...
Kenneth W.
Beautiful 1895 Mansion + Photo Studio + Enchanting 2 Acre Garden. (Best Value for the Price on Peerspace)
Just started the editing process and was very happy with the footage I've captured for my short film... this beautiful quaint mansion was just what I needed for this film ! The home also has a beautiful yard and garden surrounding it, and a wonderful view of the city of...
Stephanie W.
The Creators Den La Mesa
We had a great experience filming here. The host very communicative and accommodating throughout the day. It's also located in a nice area where there's easy parking and lots of great food...
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