The Camera Obscura sits within a distinctive mid-century modern structure in Palisades Park, perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Built in 1955 on city-owned land, the low-slung building features original stone detailing, angled rooflines, and wide overhangs that frame sweeping coastal views. Its compact footprint was designed specifically to house the historic, rotating camera obscura device, which projects live images of the beach onto a viewing table inside.
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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.
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