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Valencia Studios
Serving the San Mateo, CA area4.9 (209)
50 guests
Valencia Studios. Exclusive Offer for Production Teams!
Book your next shoot with us and receive an instant 25% off for you or someone you refer! Secure your spot before January 1, 2025, and elevate your next creative project!
🎥 The Perfect Production Studio in San Francisco’s Mission District 📸
Located in
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$119 total
before taxes
1 hr min
Desk and Me
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (233)
6 guests
Desk and Me. Perfect for filming interviews, podcasts and other production type needs. This 250 sq ft conference room is equipped with a large glass white board, 32" HD monitor and floor to ceiling windows. The room has a private entrance from the street, ground floor entry.
You will have
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From
$50
/hr
2 hr min
Vibeshack Studios
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (20)
100 guests
Vibeshack Studios. Large, versatile studio featuring a white cyc wall, perfect for photography, video production, and all types of creative shoots. Amenities include a makeup and wardrobe room, kitchen, restroom, and a dedicated video village for your cast and crew. The space is equipped with essential production equipment
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$230 total
before taxes
2 hr min
DeNoise Studios
Serving the San Mateo, CA area4.8 (25)
10 guests
DeNoise Studios. to be sure all is clear
Welcome to our video, photo, audio production studio! This is a multi level space with many rooms for shooting, filming, streaming, and recording. It is fully active studio, busy every day
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$306 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Blue Tree Productions
Serving the San Mateo, CA area20 guests
Blue Tree Productions. wall (7' high x 12' wide, set against a 19' wide x 10' high wall) and is built for both professional productions and creative content. Whether you're a filmmaker, podcaster, musician, photographer, or business owner—this space works. Full recording studio also available.
Perfect For:
Music videos &
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$339 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Golden Moon Studios
Central San Mateo, CA5.0 (108)
50 guests
Golden Moon Studios. Sunny, private and beautiful space located in the heart of Downtown San Mateo.
Newly renovated with original hardwood floors, extraordinary natural light, high ceilings and so much more. This is an artist studio with professional lighting. Perfect for space for photo shoots, video recording and more.
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$555 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Spacious, Versatile Downtown Studio Space for Productions
Central San Mateo, CA79 guests
Beautiful Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo, CA. This is perfect for productions and performances including filming, dance performances, and photoshoots.
SPACE FEATURES
3000 Square Feet (50x60ft of blank walls)
18' High Ceilings
79 Capacity
(80) Folding Chairs
Tables
Benches with storage
Clothing hangers
Storage cubbies
Floating Stage
High Quality Projector
4K Wall Projector
Sound System w/Mic
Two 4K TV
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$3,433 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Beautifully designed, mid-Peninsula lounge with indoor and outdoor space.
Central San Mateo, CA5.0 (7)
60 guests
Our beautifully designed, modern lounge seats up to 40 indoors. Our outdoor patio seats up to 25 and is situated on a pedestrian only street. The space is perfect daytime meetings, brainstorming sessions or happy hours. We also offer cocktail education for a great team
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$230 total
before taxes
1 hr min
Rise Pizzeria
North Central, San Mateo, CA64 guests
Rise Pizzeria. Minimum 2 hours for bookings.
• Available 9AM 4PM, Monday Thursday.
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This restaurant was designed for events and is aesthetically pleasing for any production sets:
• Weddings
• Holiday parties
• Video/photography shoots
• Corporate events
• Work meetings
• Cocktail mixers
• Retirement parties
• Birthdays
• Receptions
• Baby showers
• Graduation parties
• and everything else in
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$1,314 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Rise Pizzeria
North Central, San Mateo, CA40 guests
Rise Pizzeria. Our special Train Car Room was designed to resemble dining train cars of the past. Feel free to admire the beautiful artwork on our wall— we selected this particular piece because of the color combination and the movement it conveys, which is a perfect expression of
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$603 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Dance Studio, Meeting and Cultural Space in Downtown San Mateo
Central San Mateo, CA5.0 (2)
25 guests
Beautiful Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo, CA. This is perfect for dance, yoga and meditation classes, meetings, art gallery and presentations and photoshoots.
850 Square Feet
25 Capacity
Benches with storage
Wall mirrors
Sound System
4K TV with Digital Signage Software
Multi Colored LED Lights
LIST OF AMENITIES
Ipod/MP3 compatible and professional sound
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$767 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Rise Pizzeria
North Central, San Mateo, CA200 guests
Rise Pizzeria. renovated restaurant is housed within a historical train station, and is a showstopper with many beautiful spaces for any event or production in mind. Starting from our state of the art heated Outdoor Patio + Bar, our special Train Car Room designed to resemble dining train
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$4,380 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Teamworks Executive Suites
Central San Mateo, CA5.0 (247)
12 guests
Teamworks Executive Suites. Modern, quiet and bright Conference Room in a remodeld historical office building.
Located only one block away from San Mateo CalTrain station & downtown restaurants.
Comfortably accommodates meetings of up to 10 participants.
Modern kitchen with refrigrator and modern bathroom en suite.
Fast interent, strong WIFI, 60" smart TV Monitor
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$553 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Chill Spot Rendezvous
Central San Mateo, CA49 guests
Chill Spot Rendezvous. Absolutely! Here’s the complete, polished Peerspace listing description for your Chill Spot Rendezvous Ice Cream Cafe:
Whimsical Ice Cream Lounge & Event Space in the Heart of San Mateo
Welcome to Chill Spot Rendezvous, San Mateo’s hidden gem—a vibrant, cozy, and delightfully cool ice cream
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$904 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Rise Pizzeria
North Central, San Mateo, CA120 guests
Rise Pizzeria. Our Outdoor Patio Bar is one of the largest outdoor areas in San Mateo.
This expansive state of the art space has ceiling fans and large windows to allow circulation, meanwhile is also covered and can be heated by fire pits. Stay safe and cozy in our
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$2,081 total
before taxes
2 hr min
San Mateo Recital and rehearsal space
Central San Mateo, CA4.9 (8)
60 guests
Our small recital hall is ideal for student and chamber music concerts. There are 2 grand pianos on stage. Rehearsals, lectures, masterclasses are also possible.
Space is also available for art exhibitions as well as there is track lighting along the walls. Kitchenette and warm up
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$381 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Femme Luxe Nook
North Central, San Mateo, CA5.0 (1)
10 guests
Femme Luxe Nook. the heart of San Mateo, just minutes from downtown. This stylish and versatile space is ideal for small to medium scale productions looking for a clean, modern backdrop with lots of natural light.
🛋️ Key Features
• Open living space with modern finishes
• Large windows providing abundant natural light
• Neutral colored
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$289 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Cozy Breakout Space in San Mateo
East San Mateo, CA5.0 (39)
8 guests
Our beautiful breakout space is perfect for any meeting, workshop or brainstorming session and will surely impress your clients or employees!
Space Features:
WiFi
3 tables
5 chairs, cushioned seating
Decorative accent lighting
Semi private space
3D Tour: https://www.udr.com/san francisco bay area apartments/san
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$120 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Modern, Bright Breakout Space in San Mateo
East San Mateo, CA5.0 (7)
8 guests
Our beautiful breakout space is perfect for any meeting, presentation or workshop session and will surely impress your clients or employees!
Space Features:
WiFi
Cushioned seating
2 work pods
55" HD TV: HDMI & USB connections to plug in and display
Decorative
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$120 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Open, Artistic Event Space w/ Breakout Rooms in San Mateo
East San Mateo, CA4.8 (20)
30 guests
Our beautiful event space is perfect for any social gathering, celebration or meeting (retreat). This spacious, light filled building has much to offer and will surely impress your guests, clients or employees!
Space Features:
WiFi
Casual seating arrangements: couches, club chairs, tables
Multiple HD
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$392 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Sleek, Modern Conference Room in San Mateo
East San Mateo, CA4.6 (28)
6 guests
Our beautiful conference room is perfect for any meeting, presentation or workshop session and will surely impress your clients or employees!
Space Features:
WiFi
Medium conference table
6 chairs
55" HD TV: HDMI & USB connections to plug in and display
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$120 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Bright, Sleek Conference Room in San Mateo
East San Mateo, CA4.9 (18)
6 guests
Our beautiful conference room is perfect for any meeting, workshop or brainstorming session and will surely impress your clients or employees!
Space Features:
WiFi
Round conference table
6 chairs
Decorative accent lighting
Semi private space
3D Tour: https://www.udr.com/san francisco bay area apartments/san
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$120 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Beautiful deck with views of the Bay- perfect for small events and shoots
Hillsdale, San Mateo, CA5.0 (8)
20 guests
Beautiful and spacious 1350 sq ft. outdoor deck with a stunning view of the San Francisco skyline, San Mateo bridge, and the bay, perfect for work gatherings, candlelit dinners, photo shoots, and everything in between. Located in a coveted neighborhood in the heart of the peninsula,
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$300 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Studio Anthurium
Hillsdale, San Mateo, CA5.0 (3)
99 guests
Studio Anthurium. Versatile Event Space for Any Occasion
Welcome to the perfect venue for vibrant and memorable gatherings!
Our space is designed to accommodate up to 100 guests, ideal for those looking to host intimate yet lively events. The venue has a two rooms one spacious main room
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$359 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Modern Chic Salon
Western Hills, San Mateo, CA5.0 (1)
25 guests
This beautiful 1550 sq ft hair salon sits nestled into the Crystal Springs Shopping Village in San Mateo, CA.
Originally rebuilt in 2020, the space was intended to serve clients looking for expert styling, esthetician, and beauty services.
The exterior of the studio showcases large windows that
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$1,095 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Media Production
Serving the San Mateo, CA area4.9 (33)
100 guests
21,000 square feet mixed use space filled with furnished classrooms that can be used for learning pods, study rooms, professional development, and social skills. Professional office spaces are available that can be used by the administration, therapists, or working parents. A large open gym floorplan for
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$1,068 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Industrial Production Space
Serving the San Mateo, CA area4.9 (56)
10 guests
Capture stunning photos in our fully equipped, customizable studio! With professional lighting, backdrops, props, and state of the art amenities, our studio is perfect for both professionals and hobbyists. Book now and elevate your photography experience!
We are not only renting our space, but we also RENT
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$196 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Rustic Industrial Production Studio| Photoshoot / Film Sets, Large Installation, and Gatherings
Serving the San Mateo, CA area4.9 (23)
30 guests
We have two listings for this space on our profile. This one is for 30 attendees and under, catering to private production or events. If you're a production team or an individual wishing to rent this space for a large or public facing gathering, please visit
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$657 total
before taxes
4 hr min
STMNT Studios
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (183)
30 guests
STMNT Studios. our space has you covered. Whether you're shooting for 3 hours or 3 days, the studio provides you with everything your production could potentially need.
Hi and welcome to STMNT Studios!
We're a new photography and videography studio in San Francisco offering a full creative space
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$280 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Soundwave Studios
Serving the San Mateo, CA area4.8 (222)
30 guests
Soundwave Studios. Soundwave Studios Backlot in West Oakland available for: film, video, photography, music, rehearsals, and classes. Public events, concerts are not allowed.
2500 square foot flexible space
50' x 30' open concrete floor space
100 amp power distribution breaker panel
off street
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$127 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Virtual Production LED Wall Studio
Serving the San Mateo, CA area40 guests
access.
We do require a 8 hour minimum rental.
Utilize the space and create different looks utilizing still and video backgrounds for commercial productions, corporate videos, music videos, films, interviews, tv episodes, podcasts, documentaries, and more. Create realistic 3D environments through the use of Unreal Engine and motion
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$5,968 total
before taxes
8 hr min
Modern, Versatile Studio for Podcasts, Content Creation, Production & Photography
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (6)
4 guests
Located in the heart of downtown San Jose, this stylish and functional studio is perfect for photoshoots, video production, content creation, and podcasts. Designed with creatives in mind, this space offers a clean, modern aesthetic with multiple set options to bring your vision to life.
Studio Features
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From
$150
/hr
2 hr min
Creative Video Sets for Your Next Production
Serving the San Mateo, CA area4.8 (22)
30 guests
We offer creative video sets for your next production! Car access is available along with lighting. Bring your vision to life here! Tube Lighting is included with your booking. A specialist is on site at all times to help you with any questions and or setups
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$255 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Production Studio in Santa Cruz, 30'x30' Cyc Stage for Video & Photography
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (4)
100 guests
or photo shoots and can accommodate crews of various sizes, set builds and more. Camera gear and crew, grip, lighting and production services available, upon request.
The studio features a 30x30 cyclorama with a 14'6" lighting grid and 200 amp dedicated power. Rollup door with ramp for
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From
$140
/hr
5 hr min
Warehouse Production Space
Serving the San Mateo, CA area30 guests
massive large room, with 20' ceilings. No interior windows just doors. It is a large open floor plan and meant for productions, no parties or public are allowed. All people must be on the list of renters with a waiver of liability of $1,000,000 or more.
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From
$300
/hr
3 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 March 2026.
How much does a filming location cost to rent in San Mateo?
Filming locations in San Mateo average $118 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for.
filming locations Pricing Range in San Mateo, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for filming locations venues in San Mateo, ranging between $84.23 and $640.71.
$118/hr average
$84/hr$641/hr
What's the best day to rent a filming location in San Mateo?
Tuesdays are the most popular day for booking filming locations in San Mateo. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Sunday and Tuesday as these days are 32% cheaper on average.
How popular are filming locations in San Mateo?
Our local hosts have welcomed 492 people into their filming locations with reviews averaging 4.97 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 97%.
How long do people rent filming locations in San Mateo?
Most filming locations are scheduled for 7 hours, with 6 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Productions starting between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
filming locations Booking Times in San Mateo, CA
Image representing average rental time for filming locations in San Mateo, emphasizing most start between 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
7:00 AM2:00 PM
Reviews for filming locations
Deva A.
Open, Artistic Event Space w/ Breakout Rooms in San Mateo
Beautiful space for filming! Great natural light and modern design. Easy parking for crew and very clear and prompt communication with host. Thanks, Clint...
Reuben B.
Unique industrial warehouse for full video production (w/ infinity cyclorama)
Jesse is super responsive, and his cyclorama is amazing! Now my go-to place for filming
Lydia B.
Modern, Bright Breakout Space in San Mateo
Really easy and such a supportive host. A great location for filming an interview
Tyler C.
Bright, Contemporary, Mid-Peninsula Meeting / Creative Space close to CalTrain
Perfect space for our filmed interview
Ellen G.
Bright, Spacious Home with Stunning Updated Backyard with Pool
Host's were very helpful and quick at solving issues remotely, e.g turning off the air con
Clean space, great space for filming, large, and furniture all very moveable...
Carlos G.
Classic Twist On Photography Space
Great experience working with Pat! I highly recommend his studio for filming and photography
Terri H.
Modern House with an Open Scandinavian Feel in a Lush Setting
Isha is a gracious host, and the space is beautiful and flexible. We appreciated Isha's support for moving items to make the film shoot perfect...
Terri H.
Modern House with an Open Scandinavian Feel in a Lush Setting
This was a super location for a film shoot. The host is incredibly gracious and flexible
Alexis H.
Video Studio with Pro-Lighting (included)
This was a perfect space for our needs. We filmed our newest online course here. The space was well equipped with wifi, lighting, table, chairs, couch and even multiple backgrounds to choose from.
The host was very responsive, friendly and accommodating and even provided some LaCroix for us so we...
Jolie L.
San Mateo Recital and rehearsal space
Great space for filming an interview
Danny M.
Modern Conference Room great for off-site team meetings with access to patio in Downtown San Mateo
The space is nice, and everything was clean and sanitize when my production crew walked in, for a filmed interview. They also set up a mini snack bar along with a coffee maker. Parking space is available to use when driving in. Definitely a great place...
Liz O.
Bright, Contemporary, Mid-Peninsula Meeting / Creative Space close to CalTrain
Amazing location with superb hosts! Susan and David were extremely hospitable and accommodating the entire time we were filming in the space. The upstairs space is modern, bright, has beautiful furniture, plants, and was perfect for our TV segment since we were able to convert it into a "design" studio...
Alonso O.
Video Studio with Pro-Lighting (included)
We had an excellent experience filming a talking head video. Alex was very helpful throughout the process. Lights, backgrounds and chairs/tables were there for our use. I will definitely book again...
Charity P.
Beautiful residential property in Redwood Shores. 10 Minutes from SFO airport.
Lovely space! We used the space for filming for a series of interviews. The only challenge was the lighting coming in from the top windows in the living room, but otherwise it was great. Thank you...
Alejandra P.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
Ellen's space was perfect! Ellen was communicative and provided all information needed to have a smooth day of filming at the location. Thank you for letting us use your space...
Jill S.
Beautiful Production Lounge with Game Room
Communication was smooth and easy and the space worked really well for our small film shoot
Jim S.
Classic Twist On Photography Space
Space was extremely fit for purpose (filmed interview), and Pat was communicative, friendly and proactive with supporting my activity in the studio...
Nell S.
Beautiful residential property in Redwood Shores. 10 Minutes from SFO airport.
Rebecca provided the perfect space for our filming needs. Their instructions were perfectly clear, the space beautiful and communications prompt. Thank you again...
Deija W.
Bright, Spacious Home with Stunning Updated Backyard with Pool
The space was great! We were filming interviews, and the space had lots of natural light. I would book again in the future
Katherine Y.
Unique industrial Film/Photo Studio With Garage Door Opening, High Ceilings For Full Video Production
Perfect for a small filming
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