LOCATTIONS CONTACT INFORMATION
Aerial Services
Aeronautic Pictures Craig Schmitman 805-985-2320 http://aeronauticpictures.com/ P.O. Box 1748, Ojai, CA 93024 Film, video and still photography aerial and location services. Stock footage and photos too. We work air-to-anywhere. Demo reel on our website.
Aspen Helicopters 805-985-5416 Fax: 805-985-7327 [email protected] http://www.aspenhelo.com/ Crop spraying and aerial tours. Credits: Richmond Prods.
FAA Federal Aviation Administration Terri Rector FAA Federal Aviation Administration 10 Burns Place Goleta, CA 93117 805-681-0534, x3102 [email protected] Regional Flight Standards: (Van Nuys) 818-904-6291
Platinum Helicopters, Inc Skybound Charter, LLC Phone: 805-484-6900 Fax: 805-484-6939 Camarillo, Ca. 93010 [email protected] www.platinumhelicopters.com Movie/Television Camera Flight Operations, Aerial Film Productions, Business/VIP Transportation throughout Southern California, Arizona, Nevada. Aerial Photography, Aerial Survey, Private Tours/Sightseeing, Geological Survey.
Remote-i Rhandal Sayat - Director of Photography 805-681-7314 [email protected] http://www.remotei.com/ 81 David Love Place, Goleta, CA 93117 Remote Aerial Photography, videography & cinematography services, and camera mount systems.
Santa Barbara Biplane Tours Jay Farbman - Marketing Director 805-453-8320 [email protected] http://www.sbbiplane.com/ 406 A Moffett, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
Signature Flight Support Devin Madgett 805-967-5608 Fax: 805-967-5781 515 Marxmiller Rd, Goleta, CA 93117 [email protected] http://www.signatureflight.com/ Helicopter and fixed wing. Hangar storage 6am-10pm. After hours service available.
Spitfire Aviation Flight School 805-967-4373 [email protected] 300 Moffett Place, Goleta, CA, 93117 Flights for still photography or filming purposes.
The Cairns Company Calvin Cairns 805-816-0017 [email protected] 1191 Skeel Dr, Camarillo, CA 93010 Stock footage and aerial photography.
Airports
Cuyuma Airstrip Harry Curtis - Aventura Cell: 805-440-5022 Alt: 661-766-2025 Fax: 661-766-2028 [email protected] 1000 Perkins Rd, New Cuyama, CA 93254 3,900 ft. airstrip (two hours north east of Santa Barbara, 60 miles east of Santa Maria). 60' ft wide and 3/4 miles long.
Lompoc Airport Richard Fernbaugh 805-875-8268 Fax: 805-875-8368 [email protected] 1801 North H St, Lompoc, CA 93436 No tower; runway length: 4,600 ft.
Los Alamos: CL Ranch / Nolan Ranch Peter Nolan Ofc 805-954-0450 Rch 805-934-3597 LA 310-650-0600 9555 Foxen Canyon Rd, Los Alamos Mailing Address: 12950 Raymer St, North Hollywood, CA, 91605 Private runway 3400 ft. (paved 2002), private hangar.
Santa Barbara Airport - SBA Terri Gibson 805-692-6004, FAX: 805-964-1380 [email protected] http://www.flysba.com/ Operations - Chuck Logan 805-967-7111 601 Firestone Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117 Santa Barbara controlled airspace (SBA 4 mile radius). The Airport comprises 954 acres, including the Goleta Slough Reserve (400 acres). The main runway is 6,052' ft. long. Filming is limited due to high security.
Santa Maria Public Airport District Gary T. Rice 805-922-1726 Fax: 805-922-0067 [email protected] http://www.fly2smx.com/ 3217 Terminal Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93455 2,598 acres with two runways: 6,304' x 150' ft. and 5,130' x 75' ft. Built by military in early 1940's. 185+ private hangars. Rocketeer.
Santa Ynez: San Lucas Ranch / Crawford Airstrip Nancy Crawford 805-688-4241 Fax: 805-964-4120 [email protected] P.O. Box 338, Santa Ynez, CA 93460 1900' ft landing strip (paved 2002), NW of Lake Cachuma / NE of 154.
Santa Ynez Valley Airport Jim Kunkle, Sue Gembora 805-688-8390 Fax: 805-688-6105 [email protected] [email protected] http://pulsar.westmont.edu/flying/iza/ 900 Airport Rd, Santa Ynez, CA 93460 No tower; Runway length: 2,800' by 75' ft. Gliders, hangar rentals, "Infinity" setting. Popular site for car stills and commercials. top of page
Beaches, Dunes and Waterfront
California State Beaches California Film Commission State Parks Permit Coordinator, David Booth 800-858-4749 FREE, x106 http://film.ca.gov/state/film/film_homepage.jsp SB Park Ranger Allison Strachan, 805-968-1711 Carpinteria State Beach El Capitan State Beach, Gaviota Gaviota State Beach Point Sal State Beach, Guadalupe Refugio State Beach, Gaviota
Carpinteria City of Carpinteria Permit Officer, Shanna Farley, 805-684-5405, x405 Carpinteria City Beach
Guadalupe Dunes Preserve and Park CNLM - Center for Natural Lands Management Jamie King - Preserve Manager 805-701-4517 805-431-1389 Ranger Tina [email protected] http://www.cnlm.org/ Guadalupe Dunes Center P.O. Box 97, Guadalupe, CA 93434 DVD available by request at http://www.cnlm.org/ - see Preserves. NO FILMING - during snowy plover nesting: March 1st through October 1st. Credits: Pirates of the Caribbean III, Disney; Hidalgo, Disney; GE Wright Bros comm'l; The Ten Commandments (Cecil B. DeMille); Soldiers of God.
Santa Barbara City Beaches SB City Parks & Rec Permit Officer, Susan Jang Bardick, 805-564-5419 www.santabarbaraca.gov/Parks/ East Beach (by Cabrillo Arts Center) Leadbetter (below SB City College) Mesa Lane Steps Thousand Steps Beach (below SB City College) West Beach / Shoreline park
Santa Barbara City Waterfront Waterfront Permit Officer, Brian Slagle, 805-897-1962 www.ci.santa-barbara.ca.us Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara harbor
Santa Barbara County Beaches Permit Supervisor Sharon Foster, 805-568-2467 www.sbparks.org Arroyo Burro County Beach (Hendry's), SB Butterfly Beach, Montecito Carpinteria County Beach Goleta County Beach Hammonds Beach (W of San Ysidro Rd), Montecito Jalama Beach County Park, Lompoc Ocean County Beach, Lompoc (closed March thru Sept, snowy plover nesting season) Rincon County Beach, Carpinteria top of page
Boat Charters / Water Consultants
Aka Sunset Kidd's Santa Barbara Yachts Dennis Longaberger 805-962-8222 Fax: 805-965-1627 [email protected] http://www.sunsetkidd.com/ 125 Harbor Way #13 3 E. De la Guerra, Santa Barbara, CA 93109 30 years filming experience. Coast guard licensed captains and crew: motor and sail yachts, fishing boats, character boats, floating filming platforms. Fox Kids, CBS Morning Show.
Chandlery Yacht Sales Promoting the Santa Barbara Yachting Lifestyle since 1946 Kenny Kieding, Owner Office: 805-965-4538 Cell: 805-698-7060 Fax: 805-966-5237 [email protected] www.chandlery.com 125 Harbor Way #3 Santa Barbara, CA 93109 Based in beautiful Santa Barbara Harbor, the Chandlery Yacht Sales has decades of hands-on experience with both sail and motor yachts. We specialize in yacht crew, vessel sourcing and coordinating. We have access to racing yachts, multihulls, antique sailing yachts, commercial fishing boats, and motor yachts. We can also procure nautical antiques and assist with permits, props and logistical solutions.
Channel Cat Charters Rachel Williams & King Williams 805-898-1015 [email protected] http://www.channelcatcharters.com/ 1309 Crestline Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Channel Cat luxurious, roomy, catamaran.
Land & Sea Tours Andre N. Manoux 805-683-7600 [email protected] www.thelandshark.net 216 Arboleda Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 Santa Barbara's original amphibious tour vehicle, private charters up to 46 guests.
Santa Barbara Sailing Center Skip Abed 805-962-2826 Ext. 104 Fax: 805-966-7435 [email protected] http://www.sbsail.com/ 133 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109 Boat rentals, instruction, cooperative events, kayaks / paddle boats, dinner, jazz, islands, coastal cruises, private charters.
Sea Landing 805-963-3564 Alt: 805-962-1127 Fax: 805-564-6754 [email protected] http://www.condorcruises.com/ 301 W. Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Six boats, 65 to 88 ft. Filming platform or party cruise vessel. Channel Island trips. Large fast catamaran (Condor Express). Film shoots and IMAX.
Truth Aquatics Inc. Barbara Neary 805-963-3564 Alt: 805-962-1127 Ext. 604 Fax: 805-564-6754 [email protected] http://www.truthaquatics.com/ 301 W. Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Three premiere live-aboard boats, meals included. Authorized concessionaire to Channel Islands National Parks. Underwater and topside marine photography and island access. top of page
California Coastline online photo project Detailed pictures of the California coast, shot by helicopter. Check out Guadalupe Dunes, SB Harbor, or Montecito's beachfront houses. http://www.californiacoastline.org/ top of page
Forest - US Forest Service, Los Padres National Forest
PERMITS: USFS - Los Padres National Forest - Santa Barbara Ranger District Includes: Paradise Road area; lower Santa Ynez; East & West Camino Cielo Tony Martinez 805-967-3481 Ext. 229 Fax: 805-967-7312 [email protected] http://www.r5.fs.fed.us/ 3505 Paradise Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Permit Application (PDF) Credits: numerous car commercials, catalog shoots.
PERMITS: USFS - Los Padres National Forest - Santa Lucia Ranger District. Includes Figueroa Mountain Rd and other nearby locations. Jill Evans 805-925-9538 Ext. 238 Fax: 805-961-5781 [email protected] http://www.r5.fs.fed.us/ 1616 N Carlotti Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93454-1599 "Filming/Photography Request Form" required. Permit Application (PDF) Credits: numerous car commercials, catalog shoots.
PERMITS: USFS - Mt. Pinos Ranger District "Frazier Park area" Loreigh Brannan: Lands Assistant - Special Use Administrator 661-245-3731 Ext. 229 Fax: 661-245-1526 [email protected] www.r5.fs.fed.us 34580 Lockwood Valley Rd, Frazier Pk., CA 93225 Permit Application (PDF)
Golf Courses
Glen Annie Golf Club Richard Nahas 805-968-6400 Fax: 805-968-6140 [email protected] http://www.glenanniegolf.com/ 405 Glen Annie Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117 Beautiful ocean, island and mountain views. Scenic bridge over lake with waterfall. Picturesque clubhouse with fireplaces and patio. Numerous tills and commercials.
La Purisima Golf Course Perry Hallmeyer 805-735-8395 Cell: 805-680-8709 Fax: 805-736-0246 [email protected] http://www.lapurisimagolf.com/ 3455 State Highway 246, Lompoc, CA 93436 Clubhouse: old ranch house with porch.
Rancho San Marcos Drew Musser Cell: 805-692-6269 Fax: 805-692-8805 [email protected] http://www.rsm1804.com/ 4600 Highway 154, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Golf course on historic rolling horse ranch with no homes. Tranquil and quiet, beautiful vistas, thousand of centuries old oaks. Buick; Lincoln; Ashworth.
River Course at the Alisal David Lautensack, General Manager 805-688-6411 Fax: 805-688-8229 riversourse@thealisal 150 Alisal Rd, Solvang, CA 93463 Sideways, Fox Searchlight.
Sandpiper Golf Course Greg Villeneuve 805-968-1541 Alt: 805-968-5252 Fax: 805-685-0044 [email protected] 7925 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117 World class, championship, "beach-side" golf course, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Stunning ocean views.
Historic Locations & Missions (See also Support Services: Research)
El Presidio State Historic Park / Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation Jarrell Jackman 805-966-9719 Alt 805-965-0093 Fax: 805-568-1999 [email protected] http://www.sbthp.org/ 123 E. Canon Perdido St, PO Box 388, Santa Barbara, CA 93102 Reconstruction of an historic 1782 Spanish fort, chapel, 19th century residence. Missing Pieces, Hallmark Hall of Fame.
Historic Santa Maria Inn Betty Reed 805-928-7777 Fax: 805-928-0418 [email protected] http://www.santamariainn.com/ Historic Landmark 801 S. Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454 Built in 1917, the inn was a favorite of William Randolph Hearst and his friends who often stayed at the inn on their way to Hearst Castle in San Simeon. Marilyn Monroe, Shirley Temple and Rudolph Valentino were among the inn's notable guests. Ideally located in the center of town, this newly renovated Inn offers 164 guestrooms including 18 luxury suites, some featuring fireplaces. Gym facilities, shops, restaurant, Olde English Pub, wine cellar, pool, pool bungalows, and beautiful garden with patio and fountains on premises.
Mission: La Purisima Mission - State Permit Theresa Armas - Supervising Ranger 805-733-7776 Fax: 805-733-2497 [email protected] Allison Strachan - Permit Rep 805-968-1711 [email protected] http://www.lapurisimamission.org/ State Historic Park 2295 Purisima Rd, Lompoc, CA 93436 Very film-friendly. A perfectly restored, authentic, 1787 Spanish mission with ten original buildings. Set in a remote location amidst rolling hills and agriculture. It houses a pink chapel, gardens, and a fountain. Seabiscuit, Universal; Sideways, Fox Searchlight; numerous commercials.
Mission: Old Mission Santa Barbara 805-682-4713 Fax: 805-682-6067 2201 Laguna St, Santa Barbara CA 93105 1820s historic Spanish site.
Mission: Santa Ines Mission Sharon Kelly 805-688-4815 Fax: 805-686-4468 [email protected] http://www.missionsantaines.org/ 1760 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA 93463 1804 historic Spanish site.
Santa Barbara County Courthouse Grounds - Exterior only Permit Supervisor Sharon Foster, 805-568-2467 www.sbparks.org http://www.sbparks.org/ 610 Mission Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 1928 grand historic structure and spacious garden occupy a full block in downtown Santa Barbara.
Santa Barbara County Courthouse - Interior only Paddy Langlands, Linda Van der Wyk General Services 805-568-3096 Alt 805-568-3070 Pager: 805-957-5430 Fax: 805-568-3249 [email protected] 105 E. Anapamu St, Rm 108, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 1928 grand historic structure known for its renowned "Mural Room" (courtroom setting). Discovery Channel, Pacific Video Productions.
Santa Barbara Historical Museum Lucy Padilla 805-966-1601 Fax: 805-966-1603 [email protected] http://www.santabarbaramuseum.com/ 136 E. De La Guerra St, SB, CA 93101 This 1965 complex was beautifully fashioned in the old "California adobe" style - with open courtyards and plaza area.
Simpson House Inn Nick Davas 805-963-7067 Fax: 805-564-4811 [email protected] http://www.simpsonhouseinn.com/ Built in 1874, this 5 diamond inn has 15 rooms & lovely gardens.
Stow House & Grove Connie & Ron Burns 805-967-6166 Fax: 805-967-9654 [email protected] 304 North Los Carneros, Goleta, CA 93117 1870's two-story, white Victorian, with porch, and lawn. Next to Railroad museum and Los Carneros Lake.
Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum and Library (11-5PM Friday-Monday). Susan Quinlan 805-730-1707 [email protected] 122 West Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 One of largest collections of dolls & teddy bears (3,000) in the US. Highlights California's artists and manufacturers. Research library of 10,000 volumes and periodicals is by appointment only. Gift shop offers a variety of dolls, teddy bears, books, and collectibles.
Union Hotel & Victorian Mansion Chris Williams 800-230-2744 FREE Alt: 805-344-2744 Fax: 805-344-1961 [email protected] http://www.unionhotelvictmansion.com/ 362 Bell St, Los Alamos, CA 93440 Restored 1880s Old West Victorian hotel, 1864 Victorian mansion with unusual theme rooms, 1920s gas station, and English hedge maze. Wrangler jeans; Paul McCartney; Jon Bon Jovi.
Upham Hotel & Country House Jan Martin Winn 800-727-0876 FREE Alt: 805-962-0058 Fax: 805-963-2825 [email protected] http://www.uphamhotel.com/ 1404 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Restored 1887 Victorian hotel and garden, 50 rooms, country house rose garden with 7 rooms. Terrace restaurant--Louie's. AAA- 3 Diamond, Mobil- 3 Stars. top of page
Islands
Channel Islands National Park Yvonne Menard 805-658-5725 Fax: 805-658-5799 [email protected] http://www.nps.gov/chis/ 1901 Spinnaker Dr, Ventura, CA 93001
Channel Islands Nature Marine Sanctuary Sean Hastings 805-884-1469 Fax: 805-568-1582 [email protected]
Channel Islands Nature Conservatory Erik Aschehoug 805-658-5782 [email protected]
Lakes, Rivers and Waterfalls
Alisal Lake (Alisal Guest Ranch) Sherrie Fitzgerald 805-688-6411 [email protected] 1054 Alisal Rd, Solvang, CA 93463 NO FILMING AT THIS TIME
Andree Clark Bird Refuge Santa Barbara City Parks and Recreation Susan Jang-Bardick 805-564-5419 Fax: 805-564-5480 [email protected] 1400 E. Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Cachuma Lake / Live Oak Camp Mitch Medeiros 805-686-5076 Fax: 805-686-5055 [email protected] http://www.sbparks.org/ HC 58, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Camp has 40 Acres of wilderness off Highway 154, with cooking facilities, restrooms, and equestrian ring. The Postman Always Rings Twice.
Carpinteria Salt Marsh (UCSB) Andy Brooks 805-893-7670 [email protected] UC Santa Barbara
Devereux Lagoon (UCSB) Jennifer Thorsch 805-893-2506 [email protected] UC Santa Barbara
Lake Carneros 805-961-7515 Alt: 805-961-7565 Los Carneros Rd between Hwy 101 and Covington Way, Goleta. Small, pastoral lake with many reeds and bridge, next to Stow House.
Nojoqui Falls (No-hoe-wee) Permit Supervisor Sharon Foster, 805-568-2467 www.sbparks.org http://www.sbparks.org/ Alisal Road, south of Solvang. Wooded area with scenic trail. No vehicle access to falls. Small shoots only.
Oso Flaco Lake Gillian Andrews 805-343-2455 ext.102 Fax: 805-343-0442 [email protected] http://www.dunescenter.org/ Wildlife & Dunes Preserve At the end of Oso Flaco Road, Guadalupe, CA 93434 One of a dozen freshwater lakes in the dunes northwest of Guadalupe, Oso Flaco offers amazing diversity, including a marine beach, marshland, forest, grassland, chaparral and desert dunes. You will find a varied mix of wildlife including mammals, amphibians, and reptiles. There are 200 species of birds living in or migrating through the area, many of which are endangered or federally protected.
Santa Ynez River / Paradise Road Includes: Paradise Road area; lower Santa Ynez; East & West Camino Cielo Tony Martinez 805-967-3481 Ext. 229 Fax: 805-967-7312 [email protected] http://www.r5.fs.fed.us/ 3505 Paradise Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Permit Application (PDF) Credits: numerous car commercials, catalog shoots.
Zaca Lake Gary Stahl Zaca Lake Charitable Foundation 805-688-5699 Fax: 805-688-9839 [email protected] http://www.zacalakeretreat.com/ Mailing address: 7351 Happy Cyn Rd, Santa Ynez, CA 43460 Location: 8000 Foxen Cyn, Los Olivos (gated property - call for an apptmt) Forest, redwoods and pines, lake, meadows, cabins and natural scenic beauty. Industrial kitchen, crew accommodations and maintained paved road. Many commercials; Inn Trouble, Waterfall Films; Eyes of the Wood, Alamo Films. top of page
Malls
La Cumbre Plaza Tracy Pfautch 805-963-7147 Fax: 805-564-4239 [email protected] 121 S. Hope Ave. at State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Open-air shopping center with fountains. Huge open parking lot on both sides.
Paseo Nuevo Tracy Pfautch 805-963-7147 Fax: 805-564-4239 [email protected] 651 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Magnificent, Mediterranean-style, open-air shopping center. Unique visual features: brick and glazed tile central area with two fountains; 3-level staircase decorated with hand-painted glazed spanish tiles; bougainvillea-covered walls and arches throughout.
Santa Maria Town Center Mall Steve Watts 805-922-7931 Fax: 805-349-2243 [email protected] http://www.santamariatowncenter.com/ 142 Town Center East, Santa Maria, CA 93454 A regional shopping center boasting over fifty retail stores including Robinsons-May, Gottschalks, Sears and Mervyns. Interior, 2 level shopping mall. Very FILM-FRIENDLY. Sideways, Fox Searchlight.
Military
Vandenberg Air Force Base Mr. Jack Hokanson 805-606-3595 Fax: 805-606-8303 [email protected] 30th Space Wing / PA, 747 Nebraska Ave, Ste A-103 Vandenberg AFB, CA 93437 99,900 acres: pristine coastline, paved roads, sand dunes, missile silos, rocket launch pads, airport, golf course, rail road, barracks housing, schools, hospital, warehouses. Foggy mornings and evenings from June - August. Commercials not permitted. Military story mandatory. Rockets Red Glare, Fox Family Channel. top of page
Oil Rigs / Offshore Oil Platforms
Pacific Operators Offshore Tony Carone 805-947-7836 Fax: 805-278-1370 [email protected] 205 E. Carrillo St, #200, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Oil platforms off Santa Barbara County coast. Baywatch, NBC; Face / Off, Paramount; Flight of the Phoenix, 20th Century Fox. top of page
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Isla Vista Parks Angela Kamm 805-968-2017 Fax: 805-968-2829 [email protected] http://www.ivparks.org/
Lotusland Deanna Hatch Lotusland Foundation 805-969-3767 Ext.121 Fax: 805-969-4423 [email protected] 695 Ashley Rd, Montecito, CA 93108 Historic garden estate of former opera diva Ganna Walska. Still photography and film production permitted on a case-by-case basis.
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Joni Kelly 805-682-4726, x132 Fax: 805-563-0352 [email protected] http://www.sbbg.org/ 1212 Mission Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 David Attenborough, BBC; National Geographic Channel; HG TV.
Santa Barbara County Parks Sharon Foster 805-568-2467 Fax: 805-568-2459 [email protected] www.sbparks.org 610 Mission Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 900 + acres, 88 diverse venues from Santa Maria to Carpinteria. Ocean / lake front, wooded groves, wide open spaces. Numerous commercials and still shoots
Santa Barbara City Parks and Recreation Susan Jang Bardick, Cindy Leyva 805-564-5419 Fax: 805-564-5499 [email protected] www.ci.santa-barbara.ca.us PO Box 1990, SB, CA 93102-1990 Handle all city parks and beaches. Many picturesque venues. Fees vary according to location. Numerous commercials and still shoots.
Santa Barbara Historical Museum Lucy Padilla 805-966-1601 Fax: 805-966-1603 [email protected] http://www.ci.santa-barbara.ca.us 136 E. De La Guerra St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 This 1965 complex was beautifully fashioned in the old "California adobe" style - with open courtyards / plaza area.
Santa Barbara Zoo Wendy Campbell 805-962-5339 Fax: 805-962-1673 [email protected] www.santabarbarazoo.org 500 Ninos Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 30 acres of lush gardens and more than 500 animals, with an ocean view. Also verlooks the Bird Refuge.
Waller Park Sharon Foster 805-568-2467 Kay Elliott 805-934-6123 www.sbparks.com 300 Goodwin Road, Santa Maria, CA 93455 This is one of the loveliest parks you'll ever encounter, boasting two beautiful lakes with fountains and ducks, and 153 acres of grassy lawn, towering pine trees shade picnic and barbecue areas, three complete playgrounds, pony rides, basketball and volleyball courts, a large gazebo, and a Frisbee disc golf course. Also, new to Waller Park is the addition of the Woof-Pac Park where your pet can roam free off the leash along with other dogs in this special area just for them.
Railroads / Trains
Amtrak West: Santa Barbara Station Carol Crego - Service Manager, Pacific Surfliner 805-884-0866 Fax: 805-963-7095 [email protected] 209 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Amtrak West: California Richard Guy - Project Director, Real Estate Development 510-238-2615 Fax: 510-433-5919 [email protected] http://www.sbparks.com 530 Water St, 5th Floor, Oakland, CA 94607 Film-friendly company, state-of-the-art passenger trains, modern and traditional stations, spectacular scenery. Murder She Wrote; Oldsmobile.
Santa Maria Valley Railroad Michael Parry 805-922-7941 Cell: 805-598-6424 Fax: 805-922-9554 [email protected] http://smvrr.com/ P.O. Box 340, Santa Maria, CA 93456 22 mile, privately owned, freight shortline (19 mph max) in industrial / agricultural region. Railroad yard with 1925 Roundhouse, 3 locomotives, rail cars. One train per day during the week, available weekends.
South Coast Railroad Museum Gary Coombs 805-964-3540 [email protected] www.goletadepot.org 300 N. Los Carneros Rd, Goleta 93117 1901 Southern Pacific, Victorian railroad station and tracks (western look).
Ranches / Equestrian Facilities (See also Theatres / Event Venues / Rodeo Arenas)
Brand Ranch (see Price Ranch)
Cachuma Lake / Live Oak Camp Mitch Medeiros 805-686-5076 Fax: 805-686-5055 [email protected] www.sbparks.org HC 58, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Camp has 40 Acres of wilderness off Highway 154, with cooking facilities, restrooms, and equestrian ring.
Cojo-Jalama (Ha-la-ma) Ranch (formerly owned by Bixby Ranch Co.) Randy Campbell - Ranch Manager Nancy Anderson 805-736-7300 [email protected] www.cojoranch.com PO Box 1177, 8101 and 10,000 Jalama Rd, Lompoc, CA 93438 Breathtaking, 24,000 acre cattle ranch on the Gaviota Coast. 7 miles of beaches, oak forests, canyons, vistas, paved and dirt roads, bean fields, old ranch buildings, barns. Supply cows, horses & cowboys.
CL Ranch (see Nolan Ranch)
Gainey Ranch Doug Mosebar 805-688-4014 Fax: 805-688-1710 222 N. Refugio Rd, Santa Ynez, CA 93460 Barn, cattle range, corrals, silos, windmill, crops; flowers, alfalfa, hay, oaks. River and river bed, vineyards, straight roads. Of Mice and Men, MGM; Seabiscuit, Universal; and numerous commercials.
Glen Annie Ranch Fred Duerner 805-968-6887 Fax: 805-968-2313 [email protected] 610 Glen Annie Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117 Historic expansive ranch has views, 360 degrees unobstructed hilltop, horses, barns, trees, lake, old buildings, props.
Nolan Ranch (formerly CL Ranch) Joe Nolan: 310-387-1253 Rch: 310-954-0450 LA: 310-650-0600 9555 Foxen Canyon Rd, Los Alamos, CA 93440 Over 3,200 acres of rolling hills and oak trees, private airstrip. Subaru, Hyundai and Mercedes.
Price Ranch (former Brand Ranch) Cathy Duncan 805-344-6018 Alt: 805-964-9610 Fax: 805-964-9749 [email protected] 210 Price Ranch Road, Los Alamos, CA 93440 Historic Ranch - 540 acres of rolling oaks and rangeland. Small, very picturesque lake. Many buildings from 1890 Victorian, 1846 Adobe, 50 ft. silos, dairy barns, corrals to small cottages. Many have great textures in white, green, aged redwood, or adobe. Roads - miles of paved, dirt or "two-track". Usually have fields planted in hay. Seabiscuit, Universal.
Rancho Colina Jill Cavanaugh 805 688 1278 Ext. 310 Fax: 805-686-4427 Ranch Manager-Hope Fidzuira Cell: 805 691 5117 [email protected] 1900 Ballard Canyon Road, Solvang, CA 93463 Miles of paved driveway and dirt roads that wind thru 300 acres of beautiful rolling hills, with oaks and 360 degree views. 1920's country french manor home with pool, rustic barns, corrals. Commercials and still photography, Selsen Blue; Marie's Salad Dressing; Mercedes, Propaganda Films.
Rancho Jonata Office: 805-688-5606 Fax: 805-688-1356 [email protected] P.O. Box 5 1301 N. McMurray Rd, Buellton, CA 93427 The original ranch that established Buellton from the Spanish Land Grant #14 (Rancho San Carlos de Jonata) in 1879 by the town's founding father, R.T. Buell. A cattle, horse and farming ranch rich in the area's history and still a viable operation. Arena, race tracks, barns, reservoir and grass pastures. Unique animals living on the rolling hills. Also headquarters for the famous horse trainer, Ramon Becerra.
Rancho Dos Pueblos Henry Schulte 805-968-1116 Fax: 805-968-4822 [email protected] www.ranchodospueblos.com 9001 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117 (Dos Pueblos Cyn exit off 101) Ideal for movie and still shoots, parties, weddings, corp retreats; car shoots on beach, cliffs, ranch, roads.
Rancho San Fernando Rey Andrea Chamberlain 805-967-5372 Fax: 805-967-5698 Cell 805 448 4235 [email protected] http://www.rsfr-sb.com/ 166 Paradise Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 30,000 acres at 166 Paradise Rd. in Santa Ynez Valley; spectacular canyons, cliffs, rolling hills, mountains, wildflowers, creeks, river crossings, views of Cachuma Lake, cattle, horses, no wires. Twenty minutes from Santa Barbara. Star Trek: Insurrection; Steal Big, Steal Little; Volvo.
Rancho San Julian Delfina Mott 805-565-0984 Cell 805-570-7753 [email protected] www.ranchosanjulian.com 6000 San Julian Road, Lompoc, CA 93436 13,000 acres of rolling hills, canyons, creeks, valleys, fields, winding roads; historic hacienda with authentic interior, barns, and other structures. Steal Big, Steal Little.
Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club Laurie Nathanson 805-684-6683 Fax: 805-684-8667 [email protected] www.sbpolo.com 3375 Foothill Rd. #1200, Carpinteria, CA 93013 Historic polo facility, 30 acres manicured fields, clubhouse, grandstands, barns, corrals for 300 horses, very close to foothills. Honda; Ralph Lauren; JC Penney.
Sedgwick Reserve (UCSB) Kathy McCurdy 805-686-1941 Cell: 805-729-7981 Fax: 805-686-0751 [email protected] 3566 Brinkerhoff Avenue, Santa Ynez, CA 93460 Large ranch, rolling hills, horticultural studies / crops, horse grasses, mustard, poppy fields, not over- grazed by cattle (it's a preserve), borders Figueroa Mtn Rd. Limited staff - small shoots preferred.
Zaca Creek Ranch Contact: Carol McHenry 805-965-7656 [email protected] http://www.zacacreekranch.com/
Located in the stunning Santa Ynez Valley and evocative of old California, Zaca Creek Ranch is a 1,600 acre working cattle operation. Ideal for your filming or still photography purposes, the ranch is comprised of acres of open pasture, thick oak forests, creeks, and panoramic vistas. With both upscale buildings and "weathered" vehicles and equipment, ZCR can provide horses, wranglers, cattle, and more. As well, we offer high quality on site catering for your shoot or private event.
Theatres / Event Venues / Rodeo Arenas (See also Ranches/Equestrian Facilities)
Arlington Theatre Karen Killingsworth 805-963-9589 Fax: 805-966-4688 1317 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Built in 1931, seats 2,000, balcony, 35 mm projector. Renowned interior resembles a Spanish village with a starry sky for a ceiling. Exterior moorish tower, arches, charming entry paseo with ticket kiosk. Union house.
Center Stage Theater Mary MacRae 805-963-0408 Alt: 963-8198 Fax: 805-963-8167 [email protected] www.CenterStageTheater.org 751 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Seats 150
Earl Warren Showgrounds - state permit Scott Grieve 805-687-0766 Fax: 805-569-5595 [email protected] www.earlwarren.com 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Rodeos, concerts, fairs: "bull fighting" style arena, 2 small arenas, 2 Exhibit halls: 22,000' & 13,000' ft, large terrace, horse-racing "betting" room, parking for 800. Adaptation, Columbia Pictures / Sony.
Lobero Theatre David Asbell 805-966-4946 Fax: 805-962-4857 [email protected] http://http://www.lobero.com 33 E. Canon Perdido St, SB, CA 93101 680-seat historic theatre, 35 mm Simplex XL projector with platter, Dolby Surround Sound. Ornate Andalusian ceiling, architecture circa 1924. Named 'best place to see anything' by News Press 6 years running.
Marjorie Luke Theatre Mark Johnson, Rick Villa 805-884-4087 [email protected] [email protected] www.luketheatre.org 721 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93121 812 seats in a beautifully refurbished theatre.
Page Youth Center Bob Yost 805-967-8778 Fax: 805-964-1823 [email protected] http://www.pageyouthcenter.com 4540 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 23,000-sq ft gym, kitchen, BBQ, parking for large vehicles, 1,100 capacity.
PCPA-Severson & Marian Theatres R. Michael Gros 805-928-7731 Ext. 4113 Fax: 805-928-7506 [email protected] www.pcpa.org 800 S. College Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93454 Professional theatre and school. Complete production facilities and staff. Amphitheater seats 600, ample parking.
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Julie McDonald 805-965-8864 Ext.107 Fax: 805-962-7634 [email protected] www.sbmm.org 113 Harbor Way Suite 190, Santa Barbara, CA 93109 Special events (400 max); 150 seat theatre.
Santa Barbara Museum of Art Martha Donelan 805-963-4364 Ext.430 [email protected] www.sbmuseart.org 1130 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Event site, two 16mm projectors in a 150-seat auditorium.
Santa Maria Fairpark Terri Lee Coleman 805-925-8824 Fax: 805-922-4135 [email protected] www.santamariafairpark.com 937 S. Thornburg, Santa Maria, CA 93458 Offers fairground facilities with a convention center spanning 14,175 square feet, live stock housing, large arena for rodeos or car events with 2,500 grandstand seating, a board room that seats up to 50, fixed outdoor stage and plaza, roller skating center, horse racing via satellite, 3-6 acres of lawns and open space, and camping and RV facilities.
Rancho Miranda Garden Event Center Jeannie Miranda 805-349-2000 Fax: 805-928-4546 [email protected] www.ranchomiranda.com 2000 Cambridge Way, Santa Maria, CA 93454 A lush 10 acre horse ranch is nestled in the rolling hills east of Hwy 101, surrounded by orchards, vineyards and wineries. This family owned and operated event venue captures the beauty and peacefulness of a bygone era, without sidewalk and streetlights, but convenient to town. The front five acres have been developed into a premier Garden Event Center with spacious lawn areas, gazebos, arbors and romantic floral promenades while boasting an ambiance of simple elegance. The back acreage is home to some twenty horses, boarded at Rancho Miranda Boarding Stables. top of page
UCSB - University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California, Santa Barbara Kimberly Tapia Contracts & Procurement 805-893-5836 Fax: 805-893-8521 [email protected] http://http://www.ucsb.edu UCSB, Santa Barbara , CA 93106 Limited staff-small shoots preferred.
Wineries / Vineyards
Central Coast Wine Growers' Association Amy English 805-928-4950 [email protected]
Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard Tim Snider - Marketing Advisor 805-688-1545 Fax: 805-686-1130 [email protected] 6200 Foxen Canyon Rd, Los Olivos, CA 93441 Sideways, Fox Searchlight.
Firestone Family Estates Tonya Sayle 805-688-3940 Ext.23 Fax: 805-686-1256 [email protected] www.firestonewine.com 5000 Zaca Station Road PO Box 244, Los Olivos, CA 93441 Over 500 acres of diverse landscape: spectacular vineyard overview from Foxen Canyon Rd, unobstructed vistas; romantic vineyard setting; beautifully restored historic homes; open ranchland; barrel rooms (above ground "caves"); industrial space. Sideways, Fox Searchlight.
Rideau Vineyards Heather Brown 805-688-0717 Fax: 805-688-7821 [email protected] www.rideauvineyard.com 1562 Alamo Pintado, Solvang, CA 93463 Historic Victorian adobe farmhouse with old barrel room, lush grounds surrounded by vineyards, popular wedding site.
Santa Barbara County Vintners' Association 805-688-0881 [email protected] P.O. Box 1558, Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Santa Barbara Winery / Lafond Winery Craig Addis 805-963-3633 Fax: 805-962-4981 [email protected] www.sbwinery.com 202 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Santa Barbara Winery on Anacapa has tasting room, on-site full-working winery and warehouse. Lafond Winery at 6855 Santa Rosa Rd, Buellton, has large grounds overlooking vineyard and Santa Rita Hills (modern structure).
Sunstone Vineyards and Winery Ashley Rice 800-313-9463 FREE Ext. 227 Fax: 805-686-1881 [email protected] www.sunstonewinery.com 125 Refugio Road, Santa Ynez, CA 93460 Provencal courtyard and indoor tasting room, including 240 feet of barrel caves. 55 acre vineyard. Casual Male catalog; The Bachelorette; Sideways, Fox Searchlight.