California State Parks

Permits to film at California State Beaches and Parks are jointly coordinated by the California Film Commission and park staff assigned to coordinate production activities in their respective districts.

Begin the process by calling the Park Film Coordinator for the beach or park where you want to film.

Once you confirm that the beach or park is available on the day(s) you require, coordinate with local park staff to reserve the area. Local park staff will issue form DPR245A.

After this is issued, submit a permit application to the California Film Commission and include form DPR245A.

The CFC will then send you an invoice for the review fee and estimated monitor fees.