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from$125/hr
Bright, Spacious Home with Stunning Updated Backyard with Pool

Housein Hillsdale, San Mateo, CA

4.9(29)
Venue capacity icon25
Our 2,500 square foot home is on an approximately 10,000 square foot lot - so lots of space and a lot of scenery and staging options for your production. The home interior is clean, spacious, well-appointed and has plenty of natural light as well as...
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from$95/hr
Beautiful deck with views of the Bay- perfect for small events and shoots

Deckin Hillsdale, San Mateo, CA

5.0(7)
Venue capacity icon20
...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, features include an outdoor restroom, a gazebo...
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from$250/hr
Modern Chic Salon

Hair Salonin Western Hills, San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon25
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...
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from$2,000/hr
Industrial-Chic Train Station Restaurant Buyout

Restaurantin North Central, San Mateo, CA

Venue capacity icon200
...Outdoor Patio. You’ll find that all our spaces offer something for almost every event: • Corporate meetings • Workshops • Presentations • Video shoots • Film shoots • Photo shoots • Birthdays • Weddings • Receptions • Baby showers • Graduation parties • Networking events • Holiday parties • Cocktail parties ** Food and beverages are available from the...
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from$950/hr
Cozy state-of-the-art Outdoor Patio in Downtown San Mateo

Restaurant Patioin North Central, San Mateo, CA

Venue capacity icon120
...You’ll find that all our aesthetically pleasing spaces offer something for almost every event: • Corporate meetings • Workshops • Presentations • Video shoots • Film shoots • Photo shoots • Birthdays • Weddings • Receptions • Baby showers • Graduation parties • Networking events • Holiday parties • Cocktail parties...
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from$400/hr
Light-filled Gorgeous Home with Bay Views on the Peninsula

Single-Family Homein Hillsdale, San Mateo, CA

5.0(6)
Venue capacity icon30
...and an oversized exterior deck with a view of the bay. The ideal layout of this home has been used for photo shoots, video shoots, and small events, and offers a variety of configurations to fit your production. I am a professional event planner and...
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from$100/hr
Trendy Lounge w/ Breakout Space in San Mateo

Loungein East San Mateo, CA

4.8(72)
Venue capacity icon25
Our beautiful lounge is perfect for any social gathering, celebration or meeting (retreat). Flexible seating allows for casual mingling and dining. A shuffleboard will surely entertain the crowd! Space Features: - WiFi - Casual seating arrangements: couches, club chairs, tables - Kitchen: refrigerator, stovetop, ovens...
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from$180/hr
a beautiful instagrammable space near San Francisco and minutes from downtown San mateo

Single-Family Homein Baywood - Aragon, San Mateo, CA

5.0(10)
Venue capacity icon6
...light and shadows to create most amazing photo moments. Let it be a family photo shoot or a instagram photo or the next photo shoot for your brand, let it be for anything, you are rest assured that the pictures would be better than you...
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from$275/hr
Cool Nostalgic Train Car Room

Restaurantin North Central, San Mateo, CA

Venue capacity icon40
...every event: • Birthdays • Weddings • Receptions • Baby showers • Graduation parties • Networking events • Holiday parties • Cocktail parties • Corporate meetings • Workshops • Presentations • Video shoots • Film shoots • Photo shoots
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Shaun S.
Classic Twist On Photography Space
Pat and his photography space were absolute delights. First about the space: it's a treasure trove of photography and quirky knick knacks. It made for the perfect background for our video shoot. About Pat: in addition to being a swell guy, he was open to letting us use his...
Ross S.
Menlo Park Production Studio
Terrific space for a simple shoot. White wall has been expanded since this photo was taken so there is plenty of space to shoot both white or green screen. Bathroom and changing area/shower are beautiful. Easy access for props through garage door...
Byron H.
Menlo Park Production Studio
photographer and he was present and assisting for the entire shoot. He was considerate and ready to provide whatever was needed. The space is excellent and the cyclorama wall is larger than I had imagined from the photos. I will definitely be booking the space again. Thank you Bernard for...
Austin G.
Unique industrial warehouse for full video production (w/ infinity cyclorama)
The space was everything we hoped for. We were producing a last minute photo shoot and needed a lot of flexibility from the owner of the studio. Jesse was extremely understanding and worked with us to make the shoot successful. Six stars if I could...
Allegra S.
Unique industrial warehouse space for events, full video production, photography and more!
with Jesse and his recommended lighting expert. They were accommodating and helped us through our questions and planning. The space suited our needs for shooting photography and videography of our truck...
Silvia L.
Unique industrial warehouse for full video production (w/ infinity cyclorama)
using this space. Jesse and his photographer were amazing and offered so much hospitality. The space is perfect for any team gathering for a photo shoot and even happy hour. The cameraman took the most beautiful pictures and had such a great ideas! I can’t wait till we receive...
Andy M.
Beautiful Modern Soundstage / Film Studio with Full Cyc and Lots of Parking
Excellent Studio + super friendly/helpful hosts makes this an ideal location for any video or photo shoot. 10/10 would definitely recommend this location...
Kaitlyn P.
Beautiful Modern Soundstage / Film Studio with Full Cyc and Lots of Parking
cast and crew. My only issue was that the overhead lights were featured in the photos but then I learned day of that each one cost an additional $50 to use for the shoot. I would understand additional floor lights and equipment but I was taken off guard that the...