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Arrowed Ground
Santa Maria, CA75 guests
Arrowed Ground. The perfect mountain retreat. Located 5 miles up the most beautiful windy untouched serene road. Travel through a fairy tale setting draped with trees, moss & wild life to arrive at the dwelling. The dwelling sits hidden on the top of the Nipomo mountains. The 3
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$200
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10 hr min
Avenue Twelve Rentals
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area5.0 (4)
10 guests
Avenue Twelve Rentals. Welcome to the Avenue Twelve photo studio! We have the largest cyc wall on the central coast for all of your video/photo shoot needs. This all white space consists of two 22 feet wide by 12 feet tall walls with a 22 feet x 22 feet
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$150
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2 hr min
Acacia Studio
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area5.0 (2)
12 guests
Acacia Studio. Acacia Studio – Pismo Beach
Creative Production Studio with Natural Light, Lounge & Kitchen
Welcome to Acacia Studio, a thoughtfully designed creative space in Pismo Beach — perfect for photo shoots, video interviews, small brand productions, and content creation.
📐 Space Overview:
Main Studio (approx. 600 sq ft) – 15'3"
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$100
/hr
2 hr min
Rad Ranch
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area200 guests
Rad Ranch. Rad Ranch is a 26 acre private family ranch in Goleta, CA. It's located 1 mile from the beach, world renowned Sandpiper golf course and the Ritz Carlton Bacara hotel, set in the Ellwood Canyon. The property is home to 10+ acres of organic farm
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$800
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3 hr min
Madecraft
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area25 guests
Madecraft. This flexible and modern space in Goleta’s bustling tech corridor is ideal for video and podcast production and small scale content shoots. Two studios are designed to support high quality media production.
Suite 240 offers a professional production ready studio environment including:
Two versatile studios outfitted
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$150
/hr
4 hr min
California Ranch for your next Production
Santa Maria, CA100 guests
100 year old 1000 square foot barn. New 3200 square foot barn with imported heart wood on the walls. Two luxury destination trailers. 100 year old 2300 square foot Spanish house. Large concrete pad in a meadow, small red ranch hand house
Large meadows, horse arena, seasonal
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$500
/hr
6 hr min
Authentic Ranch with multiple Lodging
Santa Maria, CA75 guests
Rocking Ox Ranch offers 3,900 Acres of natural beauty. The ranch features wild and farm animals such as, turkey, horses, llamas, and oxen. We have 6 different buildings on the property: A Spanish "main house", A "ranch hand" barn, A new $2M Barn, two destination
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$1,200
/hr
4 hr min
Family Cattle Ranch with Land and Gorgeous Views
Santa Maria, CA300 guests
Our family cattle ranch has over 3,600 acres of rolling hills, mountain tops, a creek, beautiful meadows and a lake. It also features an 110 year old Spanish house, small red farmhouse, old barn, tractor barn, modern new barn with horse stalls and upstairs living,
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$800
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4 hr min
Scandinavian Historical home located in Santa Maria's Carriage District
Santa Maria, CA5.0 (4)
7 guests
Beatiful 3 bed/2 bath Scandinavian Historiacal home located in Santa Maria's Carriage District. In addition, a den, family room, breakfast nook, brand new HVAC system, newly remodeled living areas with all new furniture, stainless appliances and, formal dining. Beautiful corner lot, 3 car garage, lovely landscaped
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$150
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3 hr min
Contemporary central coast barn with corten exterior and open interior. Mountain and ocean views.
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area5.0 (1)
50 guests
The barn can be opened from all four sides to capture the surrounding views. The interior is open and all the furniture except the floating swing can be re situated as desired. It comfortably can host up to 50 people. The barn is located 7
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$250
/hr
6 hr min
Gorgeous California Horse Ranch with barns, arenas and entertainment spaces
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area80 guests
ranch in the world. Today, the bloodline of 70% of Arabian horses in the USA come from this property.
Perfect for filming, corporate and wedding events. Over 200 acres can be accessed which includes ocean view trails for cocktail events.
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$200
/hr
5 hr min
Charming Storybook Cottage overlooking lakes and sand dunes on California's Central Coast- featured in Vanity Fair
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area10 guests
2 bedroom / 2 bath
Enclosed Sun porch with lake and sand dune views
Outdoor deck with views
Kitchen + kitchen appliances & amenities
Lawn games
Bocce Ball Court
Lawn area with views of lakes
Baked goods available
Charming exposed beams and original 1930s hardware and wood floors
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$300
/hr
5 hr min
Modern, Bright Farmhouse
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area5.0 (2)
20 guests
Built in 1895, this is a Modern Farmhouse originally constructed as lodging for the manager of the local Edna Railroad Stop. It is located in the middle of wine country and hosts events for families, friends and businesses in a relaxed environment.
It can comfortably host 15
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$250
/hr
4 hr min
Photo/ Video Studio with Stage and Lightshow
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area5.0 (14)
20 guests
We have a full size stage with programmable light shows and 2 projectors.
We have 5 (white, grey, blue, black and green screen) 10'x24' drop down backgrounds for "Infinity Wall" style photos and videos.
We have 3 curtain racks with various colors of curtains that can be used
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$120
/hr
1 hr min
Mid Century Modern Treehouse Built Over a Creek near Downtown SLO
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area5.0 (5)
10 guests
Welcome to our Treehouse! Take a walk down the brick path, over the bridge and under the Japanese Maple tree into our home. This incredible Frank Loyd Wright inspired home is surrounded by mature trees, 50 foot bamboo, built over a natural creek, and provides a
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$250
/hr
4 hr min
100-Acre Vineyard with Rustic Ranch Backdrops
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area100 guests
access and ample space for equipment, crew staging, and parking.
From bridal portraits to fashion editorials, food & wine shoots to cinematic filming, this expansive vineyard ranch estate offers endless possibilities for creatives looking for a unique and versatile outdoor location.
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$300
/hr
8 hr min
Spanish Home in Downtown Avila Beach
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area8 guests
Villa Risa is a Modern Spanish, seductive, open plan home with a statement fireplace, a gourmet kitchen with a vaulted ceiling and skylights, and wooden flooring. Spacious living area boasts a ton of natural light, and stunning mountainous views. Two well appointed bedrooms each have a
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$200
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5 hr min
Private Ranch for your next Production
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area50 guests
Private, 20 acre guest ranch with multiple facilities, including a bocce court, nine hole putting and chipping area, horseshoes, shooting range, multiple roads throughout the property, Vineyard, and large Pond and Waterfall. Two entertainment barns, one with Brazilian hardwood decks fronting the pond and the other
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$500
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8 hr min
80 acre Ranch with 360* Mountain Views
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area5.0 (1)
25 guests
the valley. Aesthetically placed like a little village; the ranch offers 2 Canvas yurts, campsites, center camp bonfire area, animals for filming, and different areas of elevation. Climate of the area is high desert ranging from hot 95 degree days in the summer to 55
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$75
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6 hr min
Vineyard, Regenerative Farm and Luxury Event Venue
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area80 guests
Vineyards, ancient olive trees, and the aroma of lavender greet visitors upon arrival. When you walk through our organic vegetable garden, you will catch the scent of lemon balm and sage. Walk down to our idyllic pond, nestled under the horses paddock, and you will feel
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$2,000
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5 hr min
Gorgeous Vineyard Estate with Guest Bungalows, Pool, Bocce Ball!
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area20 guests
locations and/or makeup/hair/lounge areas and have bathrooms and small kitchenettes with refrigerator, sink and espresso machine (no cooking facilities).
We're available for filming, photography / photoshoots, commercials, and high end production.
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$200
/hr
8 hr min
Baywood casita with gorgeous morro rock views
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area10 guests
A California casita with rustic Alaskan accents. This cozy and fully stocked home is kid and dog friendly, features a hot tub, and has views of Morro Rock and the bay from the front yard.
A short bike ride to restaurants and situated on a dead
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$75
/hr
4 hr min
Modern Wine Country Oasis with Pool and Spa
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area5.0 (1)
20 guests
Our home is located on a quiet residential street in a small city called Atascadero in Central CA. The neighborhood has a country feel and is one of the most popular and well known streets in town. You will often see deer wandering the front and
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$199
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4 hr min
Cozy Lux Barnhouse with views in Paso Robles
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area65 guests
square ft of home is great for Micro weddings, Birthday parties, holiday parties, retreats, getaways. large outdoor and indoor dinner parties, Filming outdoor or indoor. Large animal filming. Horses and other aminals fit in our front area that is fenced in.
Many areas outdoor are perfect
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$300
/hr
6 hr min
Western Town, Set studio, Rustic
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area50 guests
this space can be used for just about anything, instant wedding, Gatherings, photo or video shoots. the location provides many different photo or video spots where multiple photoshoots or video shoots can happen at once. There is a saloon, in a quiet place, out in the
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$1,000
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2 hr min
Unique Maximalist Vintage European Country home, multiple backdrops, 1.34 acres of rustic landscape, nature, natural light
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area30 guests
of windows, original art and unique pieces along with the deep colors, there are lots of spaces perfect for photography or filming.
With our ample breakout space, our Chateau is perfect for:
team meetings
off sites
conferences
Small day retreats
presentations
product launches
dinners
cocktail receptions
Small corporate events
Small day retreats
TV & Film production
Photography
Culinary
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$149
/hr
4 hr min
Historic western bar and mercantile - perfect for gatherings, productions, photo shoots, recordings
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area250 guests
a Bar, Restaurant and Venue in Templeton, CA. Boasting a total capacity of over 200 people between the different rooms, there are 3 separate bars, a venue, lots of dining space, as well as open space with beautiful red brick backgrounds. Templeton Mercantile also
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$350
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4 hr min
Luxury Rustic Barn in the Heart of Wine Country Perfect for Film/Photo Shoots
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area30 guests
The Barn is the perfect space to host your next event! It features indoor/outdoor dining areas, a bar space, a living room area for relaxing, and stunning views that are ideal for wine tasting. The Barn also boasts a master bedroom/bathroom and full kitchen. A beautiful
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$500
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3 hr min
Tuscan Estate in California with rolling vineyards & majestic oak trees
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area20 guests
Presenting a Captivating Tuscan Estate: a stunning custom built Tuscan style home, surrounded by picturesque premium vineyards. Situated on the Central Coast of California, this extraordinary property spans 70 acres, providing an idyllic location for marketing and advertising photoshoots.
The exterior is reminiscent of exquisite Italian wine
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$250
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2 hr min
Gorgeous newly remodeled modern farmhouse in Paso Robles wine country.
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area50 guests
Spacious house on over two acres overlooking the vineyards with a Spa, Game room, fire pits, fully fenced and close proximity to the wineries, downtown Paso Robles and the horse park.
With 4 bedrooms and two bathrooms the house can sleep up to 10 people and the
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$110
/hr
5 hr min
Industrial Modern Natural Light Studio
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area15 guests
Natural light studio located in Historic Downtown Taft, Ca. This 100+ year old building is now the perfect blank canvas with a twist providing a clean slate to allow your creative ideas to take flight. exposed beam ceilings allow easy installations fo hanging installments. Original hardwood
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$80
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2 hr min
Five-acre residence with fabulous views and outdoor spaces
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area75 guests
Extremely private location for photo shoots, especially if a beautiful pool is desired. Large kitchen with open floor plan to living room, or do everything outside. Only 1.5 miles away from groceries, gas, banks, restaurants and other services.
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$250
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4 hr min
Large Elegant Family Home with Lush Yard and Patio, Near Beaches and Bluffs
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area30 guests
Entertainers delight, perfect for meetings, gatherings, photo shoots and wellness retreats.
Well appointed home with multiple spaces for various uses. Step into the home and enter the open airy living room with cathedral ceilings, baby grand piano, and beautiful natural light. The downstairs
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$250
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2 hr min
Stunning Ocean, Island, & Mountain View Home with Pool & Spa
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area4.9 (12)
65 guests
World class Santa Barbara views with pool and spa. Breathtaking, wide open outdoor space with stunning views of Pacific Ocean, Channel Islands, and Los Padres National Forest Mountains.
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$829
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4 hr min
Vineyard estate with barn and two homes
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area50 guests
Featured on Netflix this estate has a plethora of options from the expansive vineyards, ancient oak and olive groves, large farmhouse, cottage or authentic barn. Over 60 acres of space, ample parking and a variety of locations make this a perfect for any style of event,
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$400
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4 hr min
Mid-Century Modern 60's ranch with gardens and pool
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area5.0 (1)
25 guests
Sea Smoke, so named for the wisps of sea smoke sometimes floating down the canyon as well as the soothing color palette of white and gray, is a mid mod 1960's ranch updated for modern Santa Barbara living. The open kitchen/living/dining area flows seamlessly to the
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$250
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3 hr min
Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary data from bookings made on Peerspace from 2016-2026.
How much does a film production location cost to rent in Santa Maria?
Film production locations in Santa Maria average $100 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 $179, whereas larger venues run about $550 per hour.
film production locations Pricing Range in Santa Maria, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for film production locations venues in Santa Maria, ranging between $178.77 and $550.
$100/hr average
How popular are film production locations in Santa Maria?
Our local hosts have welcomed 99 people into their film production locations with reviews averaging 5 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.
How long do people rent film production locations in Santa Maria?
Most film production locations are scheduled for 3 hours, with 3 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Filmings starting between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
film production locations Booking Times in Santa Maria, CA
Image representing average rental time for film production locations in Santa Maria, emphasizing most start between 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Reviews for film production locations
Kristine A.
200 Year Old Wine Cellar
Great space! We filmed an interview here and it was super cool. Very rustic and film friendly. John was great, very helpful, accommodating and responsive. All went well and I would definitely book again...
Abhiraj B.
LOT8 PRODUCTIONS
Great space. We filmed a music video in here and everything was great
Adrian C.
Modern, Bright Farmhouse
This was a beautiful space to film in - Jeromy was an great host and look forward to filming again there soon
Sam D.
Pine Mountain Club Cabin House
beautiful space for my short film. Brian is very accommodating and there great communication
Amanda H.
Rustic cottage in the heart of Frazier Park
Wonderful space and super nice and responsive host. Couldn't have asked for a smoother experience with a better view for our small film shoot...
Jeana H.
Spanish/Ranch Style Horse Property
Excellent film location with great local production logistics. Space is big enough for filming and staging if it’s a small crew. They have beautiful furniture and decor that is very luxurious with beautiful textures. Owner and site rep were so communicative and helpful. Close enough to LA that some...
Tristan J.
A Pool Oasis in Sunny Ventura
Agota was a great and hospitable host to our film crew and very responsive to answering all of our questions leading up to our rental...
Carolyne J.
Stylish Mid Century House
This is a really lovely space to film in. The light is wonderful and the house is decorated tastefully in a great subtle color palate. Abby is great to work with. Super communicative and friendly...
Tony L.
Find your ultimate production space in our unique 24,000 building offering multiple types of spaces to accommodate your production needs
What an INCREDIBLE film location! Chuck and Angela are wonderful hosts. They have everything you could need in this amazing creative space. Quiet surroundings, lots of parking and a outdoor mall right across the street to get food and supplies.
Reasonable rates, too! Thank you, Chuck and Angela...
Beth L.
Funk Zone Creative Loft for your next Photo / Video project.
Brett was a great host. Super responsive and quick to answer any questions. Very accommodating and helpful. We filmed an interview in the space. The studio worked well for our needs...
Scott M.
Photo/ Video Studio with Stage and Lightshow
This place is fantastic and the people are wonderful. We needed a space to film interviews and product shots in SLO and Sauce Pot Studios came through.
The large studio space is massive, versatile and worked great for product shots. It was a bit echo-y for interviews, so they...
Jessica M.
Historic updated bar
can't say enough good things about our experience filming here. The host, Roger, was super friendly and accommodating. He understood the needs of the shoot and was already turning off any machines or fridges that make noise before we could mention it. The space itself has great atmosphere and...
Krists M.
Downtown Loft Walking Distance to the Beach
lot of hauling happening in the self storage areas adjacent to the space, which made a lot of noise. Not ideal for a interview filming set up. Just something to keep in mind when considering this soace for video work with audio...
Eddie M.
Los Angeles/Kern County Epic Lakeside Mansion-Luxurious Production Space
One of the best locations I've filmed at. Sanam went above and beyond to accommodate our needs. Truly an EPIC property, this is the ultimate creative playground and can get so many looks / locations here. There was a wedding there the night before and Sanam had her team clean...
Brad N.
Funk Zone Creative Loft for your next Photo / Video project.
Thank You for the totally AWESOME space and production experience!! The place worked out super incredible. Highly recommended in all regards. Looking forward to filming here another time soon...
Demetric P.
Ojai Airstream Oasis
Gabe was the absolute best host anyone could ask for very hospitable very nice and courteous also place is outstanding! Beautiful location for either filming or photo shoot!! I enjoyed our time there it was worth every penny...
Sasha R.
Professional, full production recording studio.
This space was beautiful and Guy was an excellent host. We used the studio to film an interview, it looks great and had no issues with noise...
Corinne S.
Abandoned power plant on the beach (plus offices)
Incredible and unique space! Endless angles to film and you really get so much for the time. Grant was so accommodating and a great communicator throughout. Will definitely be renting again in the future...
Michael S.
Photo/ Video Studio with Stage and Lightshow
don't live in the area so finding a trust worthy location isn't always the easiest.
Also side note - I was there for filming purposes BUT they have the ULTIMATE set up for musicians...
Sara V.
Beautiful Downtown Office Space
Richard made everything very easy and the space was great for our filming needs