The Annenberg Community Beach House sits on a five-acre oceanfront site, blending the restored 1920s Marion Davies Guest House and marble pool with modern facilities like a pool house, splash pad, event pavilion, and play areas. Designed for public use and accessibility, the property offers versatile indoor and outdoor spaces with beach views and community amenities.

About This Location

The Beach House has been working with the Film Industry since 2009 with an outstanding team waiting to support your production needs.

Notable Previous Filming

The Jennifer Hudson Show Revenge The Newsroom Lucifer House of Lies Joan Rivers - Romancing the Joan Pharrell Williams music video David Guetta music video Germany's Next Topmodel JC Penny Nordstroms GOOP Bloomingdale's Dita Von Teese Disney/Little Cinema Home Alone 35th Anniversary Essie Nail Polish

Onsite Services

Three catering kitchens are available on site and two freight elevators, WiFi, on-site furniture (tables, chairs, lounge furniture, umbrellas, and more).

Spaces & Rooms

Space Sq. Ft. Capacity Type Ceiling Privacy
Guest House 29663 280 - - -
Retreat Room 206 - Indoor 8' Private
Dining Room 396 20 Indoor 9' Private
Seating Configurations (capacity)
Cocktail Rounds: 5
Parlor 703 40 Indoor 9' Private
Seating Configurations (capacity)
Cocktail Rounds: 5
Terrace Lounge 733 - Indoor 11' Private
Seating Configurations (capacity)
Conference: 18 Theatre: 40 Classroom: 24 Cocktail Rounds: 40 U-Shape: 20
Veranda Rooms 2nd Floor Guest House 736 40 Indoor 8' Private
Seating Configurations (capacity)
Banquet Rounds: 20 Cocktail Rounds: 40 U-Shape: 20
Club Room 879 40 Indoor 11' Private
Seating Configurations (capacity)
Banquet Rounds: 22 Theatre: 40 Classroom: 30 Cocktail Rounds: 40 U-Shape: 24
Guest House Garden 1323 120 Outdoor - Private
Seating Configurations (capacity)
Conference: 32 Classroom: 40 Cocktail Rounds: 100 U-Shape: 40
Sand & Sea Room + View Deck 3355 132 Indoor / Outdoor 9' Private
Seating Configurations (capacity)
Banquet Rounds: 40 Theatre: 120 Classroom: 60 Cocktail Rounds: 100 U-Shape: 44
Garden Terrace Room 1978 130 Indoor 11' Private
Seating Configurations (capacity)
Banquet Rounds: 100 Theatre: 120 Classroom: 52 Cocktail Rounds: 120 U-Shape: 90
Pool Deck 16320 280 Outdoor - Private
Seating Configurations (capacity)
Cocktail Rounds: 280
Guest House
Sq. Ft.
29663
Capacity
280
Type
-
Retreat Room
Sq. Ft.
206
Type
Indoor
Ceiling
8'
Privacy
Private
Dining Room
Sq. Ft.
396
Capacity
20
Type
Indoor
Ceiling
9'
Privacy
Private
Seating Configurations (capacity)
Cocktail Rounds: 5
Parlor
Sq. Ft.
703
Capacity
40
Type
Indoor
Ceiling
9'
Privacy
Private
Seating Configurations (capacity)
Cocktail Rounds: 5
Terrace Lounge
Sq. Ft.
733
Type
Indoor
Ceiling
11'
Privacy
Private
Seating Configurations (capacity)
Conference: 18 Theatre: 40 Classroom: 24 Cocktail Rounds: 40 U-Shape: 20
Veranda Rooms 2nd Floor Guest House
Sq. Ft.
736
Capacity
40
Type
Indoor
Ceiling
8'
Privacy
Private
Seating Configurations (capacity)
Banquet Rounds: 20 Cocktail Rounds: 40 U-Shape: 20
Club Room
Sq. Ft.
879
Capacity
40
Type
Indoor
Ceiling
11'
Privacy
Private
Seating Configurations (capacity)
Banquet Rounds: 22 Theatre: 40 Classroom: 30 Cocktail Rounds: 40 U-Shape: 24
Guest House Garden
Sq. Ft.
1323
Capacity
120
Type
Outdoor
Privacy
Private
Seating Configurations (capacity)
Conference: 32 Classroom: 40 Cocktail Rounds: 100 U-Shape: 40
Sand & Sea Room + View Deck
Sq. Ft.
3355
Capacity
132
Type
Indoor / Outdoor
Ceiling
9'
Privacy
Private
Seating Configurations (capacity)
Banquet Rounds: 40 Theatre: 120 Classroom: 60 Cocktail Rounds: 100 U-Shape: 44
Garden Terrace Room
Sq. Ft.
1978
Capacity
130
Type
Indoor
Ceiling
11'
Privacy
Private
Seating Configurations (capacity)
Banquet Rounds: 100 Theatre: 120 Classroom: 52 Cocktail Rounds: 120 U-Shape: 90
Pool Deck
Sq. Ft.
16320
Capacity
280
Type
Outdoor
Privacy
Private
Seating Configurations (capacity)
Cocktail Rounds: 280

Logistics & Facilities

ADA Accessible
Business Hours

Load-in may begin at 7am.
Monday – Friday from 8am – 10pm, with load-out complete by 11pm.
Saturday & Sunday from 8am – 11pm, with load-out complete by 12am.

Filming Hours

Filming and photo shoots are not permitted on holidays or holiday weekends.
Special arrangements may be possible for equipment and vehicles to remain overnight.

Parking

277 parking spaces available on site and truck access

Load In/Out

To Be Determined based on Project Timeline

Restrooms

Guest House – 2 single stall restrooms.
Event House – Men's and Women's restrooms with multiple stalls.
Pool Deck – Men's and Women's restrooms with multiple stalls and one single stall restroom.
Sand & Sea Room – Men's and Women's restrooms with multiple stalls.

Power

Standard 120-volt outlets sitewide

Noise

Annenberg Beach House has a concrete sound baffling wall on PCH to mitigate traffic noise.

Policies & Pricing

Pricing to be discussed after contacting Annenberg Beach House directly.

9 hours for daytime production rentals. 4 hours for evening production rentals.

Varies based on production timeline

Commercial General Liability insurance. Exact coverage required may vary based on production.

Contact Annenberg Beach House directly to learn about restrictions.

Virtual Tour

The Annenberg Community Beach House at Santa Monica State Beach is a five-acre public facility combining elements of the historic Marion Davies Estate built in 1928 in the Georgian Revival style and original pool designed by architect Julia Morgan. The 2009 renovation by Frederick Fisher and Partners Architecture joins the historic features with contemporary structures and open spaces for a unique and versatile oceanfront/beachfront destination.

415 Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica, CA 90402

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Quick Facts
  • Geographic Area Ocean Avenue/Pier/Beach
  • Architecture Style Greek Revival
  • Location Category City Filming Locations Beachfront & Coastal Locations Event & Performance Venues
  • Spaces 11
  • ADA Accessible Yes
Contact
Nan Friedman
Beach House Venue Manager
nan.friedman@santamonica.gov
(310) 458-4914

Adam Schanke
Venue Services
adam.schanke@santamonica.gov
(310) 458-4934
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