Rent an event venue in Santa Monica, CA

Discover thousands of unique event venues for rent perfect for your event.

Enter your activity
Santa Monica, CA, United States

How function venues work on Peerspace

Peerspace is the easiest way to book unique venues for events. We also have spaces for productions and meetings.

Discover Spaces

Unique venues

Every day we uncover new, creative spaces perfect for your function — from neighborhood galleries to hidden rooftops, and beyond.

Honest pricing

Our spaces are priced to fit your budget. Hire by the hour for your event without worrying about hidden fees.

Smooth bookings

No more messy contracts. We build the tools to make hiring out a space for your function as easy as the click of a button.

Popular event venues

Explore all 60+ event venues in Santa Monica. See All ›

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 event venue cost to rent in Santa Monica?

Event venues in Santa Monica average $177 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 $729 per hour.

What's the best day to rent a event venue in Santa Monica?

Saturdays are the most popular day for booking event venues in Santa Monica.

How popular are event venues in Santa Monica?

Our local hosts have welcomed 13332 people into their event venues with reviews averaging 5 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.

How long do people rent event venues in Santa Monica?

Most event venues are scheduled for 5 hours, with 37 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Events starting between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM.

Reviews for event venues

Lisa B.
Downtown Santa Monica Rooftop
We loved having our Corporate Event here! Everyone said it was the best party ever
Tiffany B.
Private Santa Monica office minutes from downtown
Another wonderful experience at Maya's Studio! It was clean and tidy, everything functioning properly, and Maya even made a small change to the placement of the Buddha for us so we had more room. When my partner and I got stuck in traffic, she greeted our guests for us...
Eunice C.
Downtown Santa Monica Rooftop
an annual company party. Erica and her team were exceptional with helping with set-up, planning and even suggesting best ways to make the event smooth and enjoyable for everyone! There were a couple of elements that went into preparing and setting up for our party and Erica was always...
Sam C.
Beautiful and Spacious Event Space & Dance Studio in Santa Monica
Rodrigo was a fantastic, flexible, and responsive host, and Maesto Studio is a beautiful, versatile space. The event was a huge success, thanks to Rodrigo's hard work and the terrific space and amenities they have at Maesto. I highly recommend working with them for your event...
Sheila C.
Beautiful and Spacious Event Space & Dance Studio in Santa Monica
space is absolutely peaceful and beautiful! All of my visions came to how exactly I expected. I’d definitely recommend this space for any event and I will for sure book it in future for a paint and sip next...
Fredrica D.
Beautiful and Spacious Event Space & Dance Studio in Santa Monica
evening was. It was delightful. Thanks for the space. Trust me, a few of my friends will be copying my style and throwing an event here. Thank you...
Kara H.
Rooftop in Santa Monica
Having our event at the Rooftop in Santa Monica was a pure blessing, we can't say enough good things! The location is spectacular, in the heart of the Promenade, near delicious restaurants, creative fun shops and the beach. The space is huge, with indoor and outdoor (balcony) options. The...
Felicia J.
Santa Monica Speakeasy!
Working with Jeff and his staff made our event not jus great but incredible. I would Highly recommend this location to eveyone, the atmosphere is top notch and the space is large, well maintained and just perfect for any High End event or any event that you would like to...
Ali L.
Stunning Santa Monica Private Indoor/Outdoor Loft w/ Luxe Amenities & Outstanding Service
Our team had the absolute best experience at this listing, it's so cozy, functional and well-designed. Graham was so helpful and kind-- we couldn't have asked for a better host. Top marks...
Kevin L.
Fantastic Private Screening and Projection Room in Santa Monica
been the same. It was a pleasure meeting with him and he was able to help and accommodate everything I needed to make the event run smoothly...
Alyssa M.
Downtown Santa Monica - Meeting Space
Our business held a private event for doctors at night at this locations upstairs/outdoor patio, it was gorgeous! The event turned out to be a great success. I had a very smooth time from the beginning working on booking the space until the end working with the staff cleaning up...
Cassandra P.
Fantastic Private Screening and Projection Room in Santa Monica
Perfect for the event we had
Ken P.
Rooftop in Santa Monica
Beautiful space, awesome rooftop! Great space for events, has some A/V to use also. Would book again
Joey P.
Creative Space - Photo Studio with All lighting equipment and backdrops included
Galina has a very clean and functional space. The lighting accessories, backdrops, and seating options allowed us to pull off a successful shoot in 90 minutes...
Yassi R.
Bright & Spacious Santa Monica Loft Studio w/ Outstanding Service
Incredible, multi-functional space! I We loved being able to use the indoor and outdoor space. Graham was a pleasure and we really enjoyed the beautifully curated space for our photo shoot...
Randy S.
Prime Santa Monica Meeting Space
the space was as advertised and beautifully suited our needs for two days of auditions. Highly recommend it for all types of meetings and functions, as it is very nicely set-up for a variety of corporate and personal uses...
Rei T.
Beautiful and Spacious Event Space & Dance Studio in Santa Monica
Tony was a wonderful host and his space was the perfect size for our event. He was very gracious and hospitable and our event went swimmingly...
Nathan V.
Santa Monica Speakeasy!
Can't recommend this space, or its owner, enough. First, its a beautiful, tasteful and unique space perfect for many types of events. Its larger than it looks, but still nice and cozy. The decor is great and everything is in perfect condition. Small details like being able to airplay...
Frank W.
Creative Design Multi Use Loft
Communication could have been a bit better as the event drew closer. Once we were in, the team on site was very helpful. Since there were others working in different areas around the loft, it got a bit noisy at times. Overall, a satisfactory experience...
Sara W.
Santa Monica Speakeasy!
We loved the space. The day of the event, Jeff was accommodating to our last minute needs, and the venue provided one of our best and most memorable holiday parties...

Find event venues near Santa Monica, CA

Updated February 19, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.