Rent a pop up retail space in Santa Monica, CA

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Santa Monica, CA, United States

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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 pop up retail space cost to rent in Santa Monica?

Pop up retail spaces in Santa Monica average $148 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 $156, whereas larger venues run about $302 per hour.

What's the best day to rent a pop up retail space in Santa Monica?

Saturdays are the most popular day for booking pop up retail spaces in Santa Monica. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Monday and Sunday as these days are 43% cheaper on average.

How popular are pop up retail spaces in Santa Monica?

Our local hosts have welcomed 817 people into their pop up retail spaces with reviews averaging 4.93 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 97%.

How long do people rent pop up retail spaces in Santa Monica?

Most pop up retail spaces are scheduled for 6 hours, with 27 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Pop-Ups starting between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM.

Reviews for pop up retail spaces

Anne Jojo B.
West Side Event Space in Stunning Creative Warehouse
his team was very easy-breezy. He was accommodating, informative, and helpful. Our event (as with any production) had a lot of unplanned situations pop-up, but he was a total team player about it all. Love this place and would def book again...
Kameron B.
Taj Mahal Inspired Restaurant
This is the pefect location for a film shoot, music video, pop-up event, etc. Shahan was an extremely friendly host. Will definitely be using this space again in the future! 5/5...
Ari B.
Bright, welcoming and upscale industrial space in the Heart of the Arts District.
put together a pop-up art show in this space and it was everything I imagined it to be. This was an incredible experience. From the beginning Haleh was not only easy to work with but also caring of what it was I was trying to accomplish. She was flexible...
Erin C.
Charming Art Gallery with Sunny Private Courtyard
incredibly nice and answered any an all questions that I've had! The event space was absolutely everything we needed and more for our popup, even when we had 2x the amount of customers we expected. The space was clean and tidy, and the backyard was cozy and inviting. Also...
Brandon D.
Downtown Loft Next Door To The Staples / Convention Center
Rocky was great. Helped me into the space and setup my equipment for my pop-up meeting, that I scheduled 90 minutes before
Chris And Monica E.
Culver City Space - Pop-ups, Exhibitions, Retail & Wellness Experiences
Big fan of The Collective Space!! Big, clean, well lit, and perfect for our plant pop-up! In a great neighborhood and with tons of free parking around. And Liz was a perfect host, super helpful and communicative. We’ll definitely be back for future events. Thanks, Liz, for sharing...
Erika E.
Sexy Industrial Artist Loft
rented this Venice loft for a spray tanning pop-up event, and I honestly could not have picked a better space. From the moment I walked in, I was blown away by how beautiful, clean, and thoughtfully designed it is. The natural light alone is incredible — it made the space...
Cole G.
Westside Black Box Space
This space was amazing. The management is super helpful and it was perfect for our pop-up comedy show
Brittany H.
Melrose Avenue POP-UP Retail Space
We hosted an artist pop-up shop here. Eugene was amazing and everyone LOVED the space. It was so spacious and communication was easy...
Nyema I.
24 hour Multi-purpose Studio
Yes! This space is such a vibe and it’s perfect for a small scale popup or networking event. The owners are SO sweet and helpful and really try to work with your vision, wants, and needs. I highly recommend this place...
Cherry L.
Open Floor Plan Event Space with Outdoor Patio, Kitchen and Private Entrance
Space was great! Used it for a VR pop-up on a Saturday. Simon was super easy to work with and very helpful in getting the space set up the way we needed it to be...
Ricky M.
West Hollywood hills home with jetliner views of downtown, Griffith Park and the ocean
yourself or tell the rental company that a van would need to make the delivery. We ended up using his space for just a pop-up wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, first dances, and open dancing. 2 hours for set up, 2 hours for the event, 1 hour for breakdown. And...
Nicole M.
Melrose Avenue POP-UP Retail Space
We used it for our first pop-up shop and it was such a success. Eugene is also the BEST! So communicative and supportive. I would DEFINITELY rent this space again and plan to next year when we come back for another pop-up shop...
Leo M.
Beautiful Santa Monica Mansion on the Beach
we were looking for - large spaces, high ceilings, and ample seating / different areas within the house we ended up using for a DJ stand, pop-up bar, merch station, etc. The location is tough to beat for our attendees, being so close to bars here in Santa Monica made it...
Lauren R.
"Baldwin Hills Vista of Views and Multipurpose Conglomerate"
Really great space! Host is nice and communicative. Appreciate using the space for my pop-up! Great for clothing pop-ups...
Andrea S.
Clean & Bright Gallery Space
booked this gallery space for a pop-up art exhibition that took place last night and I can't say enough wonderful things about the space and the Alison, the host. The space is beautiful, clean and in a great neighborhood. It has vibe that is both professional and warm...
Edward S.
Pedestrian-Friendly Storefront Open Space with Many Possibilities
Megan was great, and their space met all of our needs to host a pop-up shop for our brand @DoWhatYouThink_ Even though we are based in NY, Megan made sure to give us a virtual walk-through and answer any planning questions that my team may have. Outside of...
Katherine S.
Creative Art Gallery Available for Events, Retail and Pop-Up Space
We’ve done art show pop-ups around the country and our experience with this space was by far the most seamless. The space was perfect for our needs and Hailey and Richard were so helpful. They were quick to respond and the space was exactly as advertised. They were...
Aaron S.
Pop Up Space on Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice Beach
The space was perfect for a 1 night pop-up event. The space was very clean and functional. The ownership was very responsive and easy to work with...
Jenn V.
Boho Style Urban Loft
This is an amazing space, located in a prime are of Santa Monica. The space allows for a great pop-up takeover in a blank space, perfect for a brand experience. The owners are kind to allow you to do whatever you need to do as long as you bring...
Updated February 26, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.