Explore Santa Monica

Santa Monica gives you ocean light, palm lined streets, and a walkable core that works for both events and production. Use apartments and condos near the Promenade for street energy, then pair with bohemian blocks in event spaces in Venice Beach or quieter residential pockets toward filming homes in Pacific Palisades when you need more range.

Corporate off sites, retreats, birthdays, and wrap parties land well here because guests can stay in nearby hotels and walk or rideshare to the venue. When you want later night options or rooftop lounges, combine Santa Monica gatherings with skyline bars in event venues in Downtown LA or creative spaces around photo shoot locations in Venice.

You will find beach cottages, mid century walk ups, contemporary condos, and full service hotels in a tight radius. Use Santa Monica for clean, bright interiors and boardwalk shots, then lean on beach houses in Malibu for quieter coves or loft studios in Venice for murals, alleys, and grittier texture.

Productions like Santa Monica because it sits close to studios and rental houses on the west side. Many teams stage in town for talent and crew, then move to sound stages and office space in production studios in Culver City or larger backlots in soundstage rentals in Hollywood when they need controlled environments.

Parking and neighbors are key near the beach, especially on residential blocks and near the pier. Work with owners on clear load in windows and guest arrival plans. For quieter streets and easier street parking, it helps to mix in scenes or stays in nearby residential shoot locations in Brentwood or production offices toward production offices in Culver City.

A simple day might start with sunrise exteriors on the beach, then move into a townhouse for interviews and lifestyle coverage. After lunch, grab alley and Promenade coverage, then finish with sunset content along the path or pier before rolling a quick add on scene in sunset shoot spots in Venice or evening b roll near oceanfront venues in Malibu.