City of Santa Maria
Santa Maria sits in the Santa Maria Valley on California's Central Coast, about 170 miles north of Los Angeles. Within easy reach of the city are beaches, small towns, mountains, rolling hills, vineyards, ranches, and farm fields.
City of Santa Maria: Film Permits
Standard Requirements
Permit Requirement
Filming on location within the City of Santa Maria requires a film permit under Chapter 4-16 (Filming Activities) of the Municipal Code. The City's film development office coordinates filming and issues the permits. It covers still photography as well as motion picture, television, commercial, and non-theatrical productions. Productions held only on private property also need written permission from the property owner.
Permit Office Contact
City of Santa Maria
City Hall
Phone:
110 E. Cook Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Santa Maria Valley
Filming Assistance
Phone:
