About Us

The Annenberg Community Beach House at Santa Monica State Beach is a five-acre public facility combining elements of the historic Marion Davies Estate with contemporary Frederick Fisher designed structures and open spaces to create a versatile beachfront destination to consider for your next production.

AVAILABLE INDOOR & OUTDOOR SPACES*
* Spaces may be utilized as sets and production support areas for cast and crew

Restored 4,000 sq. ft. 1928 two-story Georgian Revival style house and sunken garden
Modern 3,590 sq. ft. Event House w/ floor-to-ceiling windows and 3 separate spaces
Contemporary 1,836 sq. ft Sand & Sea Room w/ 1,519 sq. ft. view deck
Outdoor heated pool (to SAG requirements)
Courtyard
Splash Pad
2 water features (fountain, water wall)
Beachfront areas
6 volleyball courts

KEY AMENITIES

2 Parking lots: can accommodate crew trucks, basecamp, and/or COVID-19 compliant catering
Adjacent city parking lots (for crew parking, etc.): 2 lots within walking distance of site
Variety of on-site furniture (tables, chairs, lounge furniture, market umbrellas, & more)
Standard House Power (most spaces)
Built-in screen/projector (Sand & Sea Room + all 3 spaces in Event House)
Free WIFI

FAQS

Load-in: 7am | Camera Wrap: 10pm | Taillights: 11pm
Santa Monica Fire Department/ Police Department may be required at client expense
Once dates are confirmed with ACBH, permits are issued through FilmLA.com*
*May take 3-5 days to approve
Filming and photo shoots at the Annenberg Community Beach House are subject to strict adherence to LA County Health protocols. See FilmLA.com for details.

We have been in the industry since 2009.