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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
Avenue Twelve Rentals
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area5.0 (5)
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
/hr
2 hr min
Sunset Media
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area15 guests
Sunset Media. Welcome to Creative Juice's studio by VICMDRZ, a multi set content production facility designed for photographers, videographers, and content creators on California's Central Coast. Located in Vandenberg Village/Lompoc, our versatile studio offers multiple curated sets and production areas under one roof for maximum creative flexibility.
FEATURED PRODUCTION
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$125
/hr
2 hr min
Standing Sun Winery
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area150 guests
Standing Sun Winery. Our 4000 square foot industrial winery provides an intimate setting with barrels and stainless steel tanks as the backdrop for your event. The winery has many amenities such as a 12'x16' stage for musicians or presenters, a 500 square foot landscaped courtyard and patio with
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$350
/hr
4 hr min
Chateau Vigne
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area30 guests
Chateau Vigne. 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 events
and anything else your team comes up with!
There is a functional kitchen with 6 eat in bar stools & coffee station, adjacent to the
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$149
/hr
4 hr min
Vista El Pomar
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area20 guests
Vista El Pomar. the heart of Paso Robles, Vista El Pomar is a luxe Spanish style estate designed for unforgettable gatherings, retreats, and creative productions. Surrounded by rolling vineyards, fragrant lavender fields, and hillside agave, the property offers a breathtaking backdrop that blends rustic California beauty with refined elegance.
The
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$175
/hr
4 hr min
Arrowed Ground
Santa Maria, CA5.0 (2)
75 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
/hr
10 hr min
Arrowed Ground
Santa Maria, CA12 guests
Arrowed Ground. This off grid retreat offers an authentic cabin experience surrounded by nature, making it an ideal backdrop for photo shoots, video productions, creative meetings, wellness sessions, and intimate gatherings.
Designed with warmth and simplicity in mind, the cabin features natural cedar interiors, a cozy wood burning camp
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$250
/hr
2 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
/hr
4 hr min
Authentic Ranch with multiple Lodging
Santa Maria, CA75 guests
$2M Barn, two destination cottage trailers and a 100 year old barn.
Rocking Ox is the perfect location for your ranch production project. We are happy to allow set building on the property and use of all ranch amenities.
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$1,200
/hr
4 hr min
A-Frame home in the Country
6.1 miles from Santa Maria, CA8 guests
We built this A frame over the course of 3 years and it's a special place to us and our family. We are open to photo shoots. We have an open loft space upstairs that looks into the living room below. There is a full window
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$250
/hr
2 hr min
Contemporary central coast barn with corten exterior and open interior. Mountain and ocean views.
6.6 miles from Santa Maria, CA5.0 (2)
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
Elite training facility
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area25 guests
The Dunngeon is a private training facility equipped with brand new fitness equipment, lighting and flooring. Amenities include a state of the art cold plunge and 2 person sauna, 2 wall mounted squat racks, 3 leg machines, 3 adjustable benches, kettlebells, dumbbells from 5 125lbs,
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$150
/hr
2 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
100-Acre Vineyard with Rustic Ranch Backdrops
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area100 guests
Step into 100 acres of pure creative inspiration at this breathtaking vineyard estate in the heart of Sta. Rita Hills. Surrounded by organic, regeneratively farmed Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines, this location offers an unparalleled backdrop for photo and film shoots.
The property includes:
A rustic yet refined
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$300
/hr
8 hr min
Wine Factory
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area100 guests
A unique winery production center. A full tasting room, with a bar and break room. Conference / Greenroom.
The wine production area has a music stage option with lights, sound equipment, and other general equipment.
The winery has full wine making equipment that can be available
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$125
/hr
1 hr min
Gorgeous Vineyard Estate with Guest Bungalows, Pool, Bocce Ball!
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area20 guests
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
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
/hr
5 hr min
Beautiful Farmhouse with big beautiful outside area with barn.
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area60 guests
Space is great for film productions, photoshoots, events, of any size! The layout of the space is really big, surrounded by beautiful mountains and vineyards.
Home has # bedrooms designed differently
equipped with beautiful kitchen and 2 bathrooms
Space has beautiful daylight, and many outlets for
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$175
/hr
2 hr min
Incredible Santa Ynez Vineyard and Mountain Views with Rustic Barn and More
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area50 guests
Nestled in Santa Barbara Wine Country, our 60 acre ranch is a serene haven. With sweeping views of rolling hills and pristine vineyards, it's a perfect canvas for your creative project. Whether you're an artist, filmmaker, or event planner, our central Santa Ynez Valley location offers
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$100
/hr
3 hr min
80 acre Ranch with 360* Mountain Views
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area5.0 (1)
25 guests
Cuyama Oaks Ranch is 82 acres with majestic 360 degree mountain views and vast canyons for hiking and trail access all over the valley. Aesthetically placed like a little village; the ranch offers 2 Canvas yurts, campsites, center camp bonfire area, animals for filming, and different
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$75
/hr
6 hr min
Stunning Santa Barbara Vineyard and Ranch
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area50 guests
The Ranch and Vineyards is nestled in the Santa Ynez Valley, surrounded by acres of award winning grapes, weeping willows, and stunning views. Perfectly located 10 minutes south of Los Olivos and 10 minutes north of Solvang, making it the ideal vacation rental for wine tasting,
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$68
/hr
4 hr min
600 acre Ranch with classic 1900s style barns, houses, lake, vineyard, etc.
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area35 guests
Classic and modern western style with 20 plus different locations including barns, houses, views, lake/dock, livestock, and more.
Original well kept ranch house from 1917, barns, vineyard, all different livestock, farmstand, winery.
Plenty of options for any ranch or western style photo shoot.
Located right off the 101
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$1,500
/hr
8 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
/hr
2 hr min
Luxury Modern Estate Overlooking Expansive Mountain Views in Wine Country
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area5.0 (1)
20 guests
This stunning modern estate is perfectly suited for film productions, photoshoots, and private events. Set atop a private bluff, the property offers an expansive layout surrounded by rolling vineyards and breathtaking mountain scenery, including sweeping 180+ degree panoramic views of the Figueroa Mountains.
The space features abundant
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$400
/hr
6 hr min
Historic western bar and mercantile - perfect for gatherings, productions, photo shoots, recordings
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area250 guests
backgrounds. Templeton Mercantile also has a patio space with lots of seating and a gas fire pit. Available for productions, shoots, and private events. Cost varies based on space rented, day / time, private or shared usage, and other factors. Many
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$350
/hr
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
/hr
3 hr min
Modern Farmhouse in Wine Country
Serving the Santa Maria, CA area12 guests
This modern farmhouse is situated in the heart of Paso Robles wine country.
6 minutes to downtown Paso, 15 minutes to lake Nacimiento, and minutes to popular wineries and attractions.
The house interior has been completely renovated to include new flooring, upgraded bathrooms, new beds with memory foam
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$165
/hr
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 September 2026.
How much does a filming location cost to rent in Santa Maria?
Filming locations in Santa Maria average $122 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 $180, whereas larger venues run about $404 per hour.
filming locations Pricing Range in Santa Maria, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for filming locations venues in Santa Maria, ranging between $180 and $404.
$122/hr average
How long do people rent filming locations in Santa Maria?
Most filming locations are scheduled for 5 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 Santa Maria, CA
Image representing average rental time for filming locations in Santa Maria, emphasizing most start between 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
9:00 AM4:00 PM
How popular are filming locations in Santa Maria?
Our local hosts have welcomed 450 people into their filming locations with reviews averaging 5 stars.
Reviews for filming 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
Grace E.
Stylish Mid Century House
Abby was great! She was very communicative and accommodating. We filmed a commercial here and the space was prefect
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...
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
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