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"FAIRYHILLSTUDIO"
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (8)
30 guests
"FAIRYHILLSTUDIO". About the Space:
Fairy Hill Home Studio is a 2250 sq ft open space, plus one acre outdoor lush garden area featuring huge windows with Mediterranean columns and statues and a pond on one full side. The studio is beautifully decorated.
Studio has been used for photo shoots
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$350
/hr
6 hr min
Midpen Media Center
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (73)
50 guests
Midpen Media Center. Large, professional HD television studio, with optional recording equipment and facilities. Live audiences, green screen technology, various sets and props available. Adjacent kitchen and green room also available. The studio can be used for gatherings large and small and just about any set or atmosphere can
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$150
/hr
3 hr min
Sync Design Inc
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (7)
20 guests
Sync Design Inc. Sync Studio Space is your off site production hub and so much more. 1900plus sq ft of open studio space (36 feet by 54 feet and 20ft ceilings) for your photo or video needs.
In house equipment as well as Backdrops and paintable sets for videographers
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$387 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Redwall Music Studio
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (104)
10 guests
Redwall Music Studio. lasers in a sci fi thriller. The walls pulse with ambient color giving every frame depth, drama, and edge.
Whether you’re filming a fashion campaign, next level promo content or music video this set instantly elevates your visuals. Every angle offers dynamic reflections and infinite vanishing
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$446 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Femme Luxe Nook
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (2)
10 guests
Femme Luxe Nook. light.
🛋️ Key Features
• Open living space with modern finishes
• Large windows providing abundant natural light
• Neutral colored walls and wood flooring – perfect for filming
• Clean, uncluttered aesthetic ideal for product shoots or interviews
• Elevator accessible and located in a secure, quiet building
• Convenient street and garage parking nearby
🎥 Best for
• Short films,
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$289 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Rise Pizzeria
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area35 guests
Rise Pizzeria. Downtown Burlingame location. With its industrial chic open decor, we are arguably the best aesthetically pleasing venue in town. Conveniently close to SFO airport, hotels and shops in a vibrant Downtown Burlingame neighborhood.
This listing includes full use of the Front Mezzanine. This space is ideal for
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$555 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Classic Vintage Bungalow Style Motel
Santa Cruz, CA45 guests
Ramble through time in this throwback to 1950's surf summer vacations. Film or photograph 26 individual bungalows/apartment units, on a huge drive through Coastal Motel property. Included is a large green space perfect for barbecues and picnics. Old Spanish California architecture layers the scene with
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$125
/hr
1 hr min
Top of the wharf
Santa Cruz, CA5.0 (4)
250 guests
360 degree views of the ocean throughout. Enjoy views of the Monterey coast, and The Boardwalk. Great views of the sunset.
Our space is ideal location for Birthday parties, weddings, engagement parties, engagements, bridal showers, baby showers, retirement parties, business events, team meetings, off sites and
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$125
/hr
2 hr min
Mid-century modern home with views and indoor outdoor living
Santa Cruz, CA5.0 (1)
120 guests
Our 2,400 ft² premier mid century modern home is perfect for your photography and video location needs. Featuring stunning floor to ceiling windows, our open living and dining area has exquisite daylight capabilities and views galore. At night, the space sparkles with twinkling city lights in
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$150
/hr
8 hr min
Production Studio in Santa Cruz, 30'x30' Cyc Stage for Video & Photography
Santa Cruz, CA5.0 (4)
100 guests
Our studio is located near the stunning California coastline, tucked away at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The 1800 sq. ft. turn key studio is an ideal pairing for location shoots in Santa Cruz. Easy access to Highway 1 and downtown and just minutes
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$140
/hr
5 hr min
the Pine Tree Beach House
Twin Lakes, Santa Cruz, CA5.0 (6)
20 guests
the Pine Tree Beach House. Beach House sits atop the bluff at the end of 19th Avenue in the Live Oak District of Santa Cruz. The view, the sound of the surf, the smell of pine and eucalyptus, and the salt air make this a special spot.
The house faces the
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$150
/hr
2 hr min
Santa Cruz Contemporary Beach Home
Opal Cliffs, Santa Cruz, CA5.0 (1)
30 guests
Peaceful, elegant, and private home situated one block from 26th Avenue beach in the Pleasure Point neighborhood. The spacious fully renovated home is clean, fresh, and modern while keeping its cozy Santa Cruz beach life charm.
Open beam ceilings, ample double pane windows, and sliding doors connect
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$200
/hr
8 hr min
Beautiful Santa Cruz Estate Home Nestled in the Redwoods
Santa Cruz, CA5.0 (27)
40 guests
Beautiful custom 6,000 sf estate home on 10 A. With 6 bedrooms and 5.5 baths, 24 foot ceilings include living room, family room, dining room and loft space. The home was built in 2007 so amenities are contemporary. Jacuzzi and sauna and outside bar. Located in
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$200
/hr
4 hr min
Farm House Estate & Pool for Photoshoots
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area10 guests
Farm House Estate & Pool for Photoshoots. brands, creators, photographers, coaches, and consultants looking for an elegant Silicon Valley location.
Best activities for the space:
*Photoshoots
*Social media filming
*Headshots
*Family portraits
To preserve the quiet luxury neighborhood, this space is best suited for quiet, low impact, professional use.
Guests may use the exterior
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$200
/hr
1 hr min
Beautiful Modern Kitchen for Film/Photo Shoots
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area15 guests
This beautiful venue is an open and functional space with natural light, modern finishes and room for a production crew to easily maneuver. Our space is modern, airy, bright welcoming and ideal for food photography, product promotion, commercial shoots, food bloggers, and
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$150
/hr
3 hr min
SVHspazio
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (3)
60 guests
SVHspazio . mature shrubs and vibrant flowers beds, a small pond and a cute vegetable patch providing a lot of variety for your photo/filming needs.
The rear garden is accessible via a double door gate allowing heavy equipment to be brought easily on location.
The property also includes a
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$299
/hr
1 hr min
photo/video studio with green screen walls and floor
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (6)
50 guests
The studio has a roll up door for easy access to pull vehicles in and makes loading and unloading easier. There is a 12x17 ft, green screen, a 8x10 ft white back drop for photography, a podcast production area, a changing room/green room and bathroom.
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$75
/hr
2 hr min
Modern & Bright Clubhouse for Filming
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area50 guests
ideal for team meetings, networking events, private parties, content shoots, or casual gatherings. Whether you’re hosting a celebration, collaborative session, or filming a production, this dynamic space provides everything you need for a memorable and engaging experience.
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$1,200 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Fully Equipped Photography Studio
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (1)
6 guests
Studio Rogue features a 13'x32' shooting area and make up/changing station, as well as a 9'x5' storage area. The studio has ceilings over 15' high and the entire interior is painted white. The rental includes not only the space but a copious set of gear, including:
GEAR
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$70
/hr
2 hr min
🎬 Stylish Parkside Apartment with Classic Details & Natural Light for Photo or Video Shoots, Walk to Cafés
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area8 guests
Capture your next project in a bright, versatile setting with high ceilings, French doors, unique artwork, and abundant natural light. The apartment’s elegant blend of traditional charm and modern minimalism makes it an excellent backdrop for interviews, lifestyle shoots, brand content, or music videos. 🎥
Multiple
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$359 total
before taxes
2 hr min
SJPS - San Jose Photo Studio
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area4.9 (35)
15 guests
SJPS - San Jose Photo Studio. The ideal space for creative collaborations in San Jose! 👀 LIGHTING PROVIDED
This space is perfect for creative 📸 photo shoots, 🎬 video shoots, 🎙️ podcasts, AI avatar, interviews, social media content, 🎉 small events and more.
🔆 Plenty of natural light if you want it,
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$173 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Casaluna on Finley Ridge
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area100 guests
Casaluna on Finley Ridge. Casaluna on Finley Ridge is a private 21.5 acre ridgeline escape 2,100 feet above Morgan Hill with sweeping 270 degree views of Anderson Reservoir, Coyote Lake, San Jose’s east hills, Lick Observatory, and unforgettable sunsets. The property is raw and cinematic, no buildings—mostly flat on top,
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$150
/hr
4 hr min
Knockout Dance Studios
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (5)
70 guests
Knockout Dance Studios. laminate dance flooring
• Open, adaptable floor plan
• Multiple lighting options (bright, ambient, and content ready setups)
• Sound system / speaker setup
• Filming & content friendly space
• TV for digital hook ups
• Ideal for classes, rehearsals, and events
• Heating & AC System
• Large Free Parking Lot
•
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$96 total
before taxes
1 hr min
Desk and Me
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (258)
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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$50
/hr
2 hr min
Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area4.8 (167)
50 guests
Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden. Our 2 1/2 acre garden and historic buildings near downtown Palo Alto are available for video and photo production shoots.
Our garden has year round interest and color.
Guests are invited to take photos in the garden for free but if you would like to use
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$300
/hr
2 hr min
Family residence, photo shoot ready, open kitchen layout and modern
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (9)
30 guests
Perfect for Photo shoots bathroom, living room, kitchen are perfect spaces for
Shoots and photo ops. Commercial, print and video are ideal. Lots
Of natural lighting. Super modern open layout. Pretty flexible in use of space. Light neutral colors throughout the entire house. Lots of space
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$1,250 total
before taxes
6 hr min
Media Production
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area4.9 (34)
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
Boutique Fitness Studio perfect for Photo & Film Shoot
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (6)
30 guests
1300 sq ft. private fitness studio with open floor space. Perfect for seminars, workshops, demonstrations, or gatherings.
All equipment can be moved and cleared.
2 Restrooms. One full use and one is storage/restroom combo.
Tall store front windows with roller shades, allowing for natural sunlight
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$228 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Co-working Start up Gym Bro Heaven
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area50 guests
for founders, coaches, and creators who train hard and think bigger. Whether you're grinding out apps, closing deals between sets, or filming your next piece of content—this is the spot where it all comes together.
What You’re Getting:
A fully loaded private gym—no crowds, no waiting
Dedicated work zones
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$420 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Radium Pictures
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (4)
10 guests
Radium Pictures. The Radium Pictures studio is intimate and quiet with a 18x24ft space. Our XR LED volume takes up 2ft from each side with 16x22 remaining for use without the LED volume. This rental does NOT include the video wall.
We have a blue and wood paneled
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$230 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Artfully Crafted Film & Photo Studio
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (1)
10 guests
This boutique studio packs a punch with unique lighting and symmetry ideal for photo, film. and dance. The production space is an almost perfect square with a wooden slat wall, a 3D textured wall and a mirror lined wall. All lighting is RGB and controlled via
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$339 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Filming Space in Modern Studio at The Creative Atelier by Sucré Couture
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (2)
40 guests
foot studio is complete with one large and one medium room and two private restrooms. Perfect for desk work, photography and filming, workshops and classes, business meetings, and small gatherings.
Sucré Creative Studio has a modern contemporary feel with velvet curtains, neutral furniture, vintage props, and
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$213 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Modern, Versatile Lounge for Small Photo Shoots or Headshot Sessions
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area4.1 (7)
33 guests
or serve as a dynamic backdrop for productions. The modern aesthetic and varied seating arrangements provide visual depth and functionality for filming and photography.
INCLUDED IN YOUR BOOKING:
Dining/meeting booth table with seating for up to 12
Small round table with seating for 4
One round table with seating for
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$202 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Video Studio with Pro-Lighting (included)
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (6)
6 guests
Fi.
Premium Services (Available at an Additional Cost):
1. Teleprompter & Advanced Setup: Enhance your shoot with our additional equipment. Pricing: $200.
2. Professional Filming Assistance: We can also assist you in capturing the perfect shots. Pricing: Half day $600 | Full day $900.
3. Camera
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$302 total
before taxes
5 hr min
Moments by Renae Studio
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area8 guests
Moments by Renae Studio. High ceilings and cozy natural light studio located in the heart of Fremont's historic Niles District.
Situated inside a charming historic building, this versatile creative space is designed for photographers, content creators, small business owners, wellness practitioners, and anyone looking for a warm, inviting environment to create.
Large
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$60 total
before taxes
1 hr min
Studio 86
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (144)
30 guests
Studio 86. walls, a black out wall, and a large metal door with magnetic tube lights, and more.
Our backlot is available for filming as well, industrial look with a metal roll up door.
We also have a glass platform which is available as an add on for $100
We
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$303 total
before taxes
2 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 August 2026.
How much does a film production location cost to rent in Santa Cruz?
Film production locations in Santa Cruz average $221 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 $141 per hour.
film production locations Pricing Range in Santa Cruz, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for film production locations venues in Santa Cruz, ranging between $109 and $141.
$221/hr average
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How long do people rent film production locations in Santa Cruz?
Most film production locations are scheduled for 7 hours, with 11 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Filmings starting between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
film production locations Booking Times in Santa Cruz, CA
Image representing average rental time for film production locations in Santa Cruz, emphasizing most start between 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
7:00 AM2:00 PM
How popular are film production locations in Santa Cruz?
Our local hosts have welcomed 1067 people into their film production locations with reviews averaging 5 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.
What's the best day to rent a film production location in Santa Cruz?
Wednesdays are the most popular day for booking film production locations in Santa Cruz. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Sunday and Saturday as these days are 11% cheaper on average.
Reviews for film production locations
Jen P.
The Three Palms Estate
The only thing more amazing than this house was the hosts! Space is better than advertised, wish we could always film here. Thank you...
Joseph P.
Central Downtown Los Gatos Meeting Space
great simple space! I used it to film dialogue scenes for a mini series. The only issue we had was someone playing guitar and singing very loud outside but thankfully our microphones barely caught it. Patrick communicated with me effectively and confirmed the booking quickly. A very nice change after...
Ben J.
Los Gatos Barn / Function Centre
Great space, we used for filming. Host is communicative and very helpful.
The space it's is large with all the amenities you need. I would highly recommend...
Benjamin C.
Modern Santa Cruz Beach Production and Event Space
Excellent experience! The space was clean, the host was accommodating, and the location was easy to access and perfect for filming and photography. We highly recommend using this location for all future projects...
Theresa P.
Modern Santa Cruz Beach Production and Event Space
Wonderful space for filming - there is a lovely couch and wood-paneled backdrop. And, Molly did a great job orchestrating all of our space needs. Thank you...
Alie M.
Redwoods Retreat
seen in a rural setting. Hosts were so accommodating and helpful with provided directions, tour of facility, on site response. For an outdoor, redwood film or photoshoot this is IT...
Cassie K.
Santa Cruz Surf House
Surf with Barn is absolutely stunning! Camille, the homeowner, is kind and accommodating. I highly recommend this space and it was perfect as our filming location...
Jesse U.
Beautiful Santa Cruz Estate Home Nestled in the Redwoods
Bonnie was such a sweet host! We were filming various groups including a family with kids. Bonnie set out some nice snacks to make the kids feel welcomed. She gave us free run of the gorgeous home....i'd have to say that the photos here do not do this...
Francesca F.
6100 Sq. Ft. Santa Cruz Estate Home Nestled in the Redwoods
Amazing host and space for our filmed interview. Would definitely book again next time we're in the area
Kai C.
Modern Home in the Santa Cruz Mountains
from the owner in this project. The whole space has natural light softly pours throughout the room with windows. It’s really helpful in filming. This is a great experience, would highly recommend it to everyone...
Fabien G.
Modern Home in the Santa Cruz Mountains
about my experience with this host/venue on PeerSpace, so I would 100% recommend it to anyone who’s looking to throw an event or film in a house or magical redwoods forest. Thank you again Kim, we will be coming back soon...
Fabien G.
Modern Home in the Santa Cruz Mountains
but amazing. She and her family are such wonderful and kind hosts. The property is so beautiful, clean, and a great location for any filming...
Jael B.
Modern Home in the Santa Cruz Mountains
This was a fantastic space to film in. Beautiful surroundings and equisite natural light. Kim was more than accommodating and her communication was superb. I'd definitely use this space for any film shoots in the area in the future...
Nicholas M.
Modern Home in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Kim's home was a perfect place to film our project, and Kim as a host was one of the best we've worked with! ...If not actually the best...
Nicholas M.
Modern Home in the Santa Cruz Mountains
video shoot and for the second time she's the top of the list of our favorite places and our favorite house to film at! The house and property is beautiful and Kim as a host is super accommodating...
Erica M.
Modern Home in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Excellent host and the location was perfect for our filming needs
Meredith M.
Bright spacious loft space with private patio near the ocean
Great space! Perfect for production; we filmed a docu-style interview. Diana was lovely
Kimberly T.
Santa Cruz Rustic and Woodsy Home
Loved the space. This property is beautiful and spacious. Exactly what we needed to film our tutorial videos for creating residential real estate digital twins. The host was amazing to work with. Pastries and sparkling waters were an added extra touch...
Katie M.
Light Filled Cottage
Thank you! Space was lovely, perfect for a film shoot for a documentary, and host was wonderful
Vanessa M.
San Jose/Los Gatos Studio - Roomy, Light, and Bright
Huge space with great lighting to film! Murphy was waiting for me to show me around and helped me settle in very quickly to make the most of my time. Will definitely recommend to fellow actors who need a larger self tape space...
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