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The Barker Hangar is a historic 35,000-square-foot event space. Built in 1954, it features a vast open interior with a 43-foot vaulted ceiling and flexible floor space ideal for large events. The property also includes over 6,000 square feet of support rooms and 85,000 square feet of outdoor area for parking and tents. Its convenient location near major freeways and the beach.

Spaces & Rooms

Space Sq. Ft. Capacity Type Ceiling Privacy
Barker Hangar 35000 - Indoor / Outdoor 43' -
Dressing, Production & Conference Rooms 6000 - Indoor - -
Adjacent Exterior Areas 85000 - Outdoor - -
Barker Hangar
Sq. Ft.
35000
Type
Indoor / Outdoor
Ceiling
43'
Dressing, Production & Conference Rooms
Sq. Ft.
6000
Type
Indoor
Adjacent Exterior Areas
Sq. Ft.
85000
Type
Outdoor

Logistics & Facilities

ADA Accessible
Business Hours

8:00 AM - 10:00 PM; Filming after hours must have additional approvals

Parking

City Lots, metered parking, and street parking available

Security

Request for SMPD

Noise

Noise level must stay within the City of Santa Monica's noise ordinance limits (65 DBA)

Policies & Pricing

Please contact info@filmsantamonica.com for pricing rates.

No deposit required; Cancellations are non-refundable.

The City of Santa Monica requires a Certificate of Insurance (COI) to be submitted. The COI must be addressed to the City of Santa Monica at 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401. The certificate must provide coverage with minimum limits of $1,000,000 and include general liability, automobile liability, umbrella/excess liability, and workers’ compensation insurance.

3021 Airport Ave Suite 203, Santa Monica, CA 90405

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Quick Facts
  • Geographic Area Ocean Park Boulevard/Santa Monica Airport Area
  • Location Category Event & Performance Venues Private Businesses/Offices
  • Spaces 3
  • ADA Accessible Yes
Contact
Film Santa Monica Team
www.filmsantamonica.com
info@filmsantamonica.com
(855) FILM-SAMO
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