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About The Area
Location Services, Scouts, Managers
Aerial Services
Agriculture Charts & Contacts
Airports
Beaches, Dunes and Waterfront
Boat Charters / Water Consultants
Coastal Project Overhead Photos
Forest - US Forest Service, Los Padres National Forest
Golf Courses
Historic Locations & Missions
Islands
Lakes / Rivers / Waterfalls
Malls
Meeting Room Alternatives (see also Accommodations)
Military
Oil Rigs / Offshore Oil Platforms
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Railroads / Trains
Ranches / Equestrian Facilities
Water (see Beaches & Boat Charters)
Aerial Services
Aeronautic Pictures
Craig Schmitman
805-985-2320
www.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
aspen@aspenhelo.com
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
terri.rector@faa.gov
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
chriskane@platinumhelicopters.com
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
remotei@remotei.com
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
jay@jayfarbman.com
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
signatureflightsupport@signatureflight.com
www.signatureflight.com
Helicopter and fixed wing. Hangar storage 6am-10pm.
After hours service available.
Spitfire Aviation Flight School
805-967-4373
abrspitfire@yahoo.com
300 Moffett Place, Goleta, CA, 93117
Flights for still photography or filming purposes.
The Cairns Company
Calvin Cairns
805-816-0017
cairnsco@mac.com
1191 Skeel Dr, Camarillo, CA 93010
Stock footage and aerial photography.
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Agriculture Charts & Contacts
• Santa Barbara County Agriculture Chart
• Santa Barbara County Agricultural Contacts
• Santa Barbara County Agricultural Commission
• Santa Barbara County Crop Reports
• California Agricultural Report 2003 - Download PDF 
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Airports
Cuyuma Airstrip
Harry Curtis - Aventura
Cell: 805-440-5022
Alt: 661-766-2025
Fax: 661-766-2028
Kendy@aventuraco.com
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
rfernbaugh@ci.lompoc.ca.us
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
tgibson@ci.santa-barbara.ca.us
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
grice@santamariaairport.com
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
ncvickers@aol.com
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
kjoos@santaynezairport.com
sue@santaynezairport.com
www.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.
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Beaches, Dunes and Waterfront
California State Beaches
California Film Commission
State Parks Permit Coordinator, David Booth 800-858-4749, 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
jking@cnlm.org
www.cnlm.org
Guadalupe Dunes Center
P.O. Box 97, Guadalupe, CA 93434
DVD available by request at 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
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Boat Charters / Water Consultants
Aka Sunset Kidd's Santa Barbara Yachts
Dennis Longaberger
805-962-8222
Fax: 805-965-1627
info@sunsetkidd.com
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.
Channel Cat Charters
Rachel Williams & King Williams
805-898-1015
rrrachelwilliams@yahoo.com
www.channelcatcharters.com
1309 Crestline Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Channel Cat luxurious, roomy, catamaran.
Land & Sea Tours
Andre N. Manoux
805-683-7600
landandseatours@aol.com
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
anchor@sbsail.com
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
info@condorcruises.com
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
info@truthaquatics.com
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.
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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/
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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
trmartinez@fs.fed.us
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
jillevans@fs.fed.us
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
lbrannan@fs.fed.us
www.r5.fs.fed.us
34580 Lockwood Valley Rd, Frazier Pk., CA 93225
Permit Application (PDF)
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Golf Courses
Glen Annie Golf Club
Richard Nahas
805-968-6400
Fax: 805-968-6140
rnahas@valleycrest.com
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
hallmeyer@pga.com
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
sales@rsm1804.com
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
gv@sandpipergolf.com
7925 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117
World class, championship, "beach-side" golf course, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Stunning ocean views.
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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
docjj@sbthp.org
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
sales@santamariainn.com
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
tarma@parks.ca.gov
Allison Strachan - Permit Rep
805-968-1711
astrachan@parks.ca.gov
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
skelly@missionsantaines.org
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
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
langland@co.santa-barbara.ca.us
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
development@sbhistorical.org
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
dixiebudke@aol.com
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
rburns5856@aol.com
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
sq@quinlanmuseum.com
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
Alt: 805-344-2744
Fax: 805-344-1961
uhvmweb@yahoo.com
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
Alt: 805-962-0058
Fax: 805-963-2825
Upham.hotel@verizon.net
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.
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Islands
Channel Islands National Park
Yvonne Menard
805-658-5725
Fax: 805-658-5799
yvonne_menard@nps.gov
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
sean.hastings@noaa.gov
Channel Islands Nature Conservatory
Erik Aschehoug
805-658-5782
easchehoug@tnc.org
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Lakes, Rivers and Waterfalls
Alisal Lake (Alisal Guest Ranch)
Sherrie Fitzgerald
805-688-6411
sfitzgerald@alisal.com
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
sjang-bardick@ci.santa-barbara.ca.us
1400 E. Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Cachuma Lake / Live Oak Camp
Mitch Medeiros
805-686-5076
Fax: 805-686-5055
mmedeiro@co.santa-barbara.ca.us
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
brooks@lifesci.ucsb.edu
UC Santa Barbara
Devereux Lagoon (UCSB)
Jennifer Thorsch
805-893-2506
thorsch@lifesci.ucsb.edu
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
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
gandrews@dunescenter.org
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
trmartinez@fs.fed.us
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
zacalake1@yahoo.com
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.
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Malls
La Cumbre Plaza
Tracy Pfautch
805-963-7147
Fax: 805-564-4239
tpfautch@mmrs.com
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
tpfautch@mmrs.com
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
slwatts@santamariatowncenter.com
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.
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Meeting Room Alternatives
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Military
Vandenberg Air Force Base
Mr. Jack Hokanson
805-606-3595
Fax: 805-606-8303
jack.hokanson@vandenberg.af.mil
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.
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Oil Rigs / Offshore Oil Platforms
Pacific Operators Offshore
Tony Carone
805-947-7836
Fax: 805-278-1370
tony@pacops.com
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.
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Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Isla Vista Parks
Angela Kamm
805-968-2017
Fax: 805-968-2829
angelak@ivparks.org
www.ivparks.org
Lotusland
Deanna Hatch
Lotusland Foundation
805-969-3767 Ext.121
Fax: 805-969-4423
dhatch@lotusland.org
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
Amanda De Lucia - Development & Marketing Manager
805-682-4726, x139
Fax: 805-563-0352
adelucia@sbbg.org
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
info@sbparks.org
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
sjang-bardick@ci.santa-barbara.ca.us
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
development@sbhistorical.org
www.santabarbaramuseum.com
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
wcampbell@sbzoo.org
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.
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Railroads / Trains
Amtrak West: Santa Barbara Station
Carol Crego - Service Manager, Pacific Surfliner
805-884-0866
Fax: 805-963-7095
cregoc@amtrak.com
209 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Amtrak West: California
Richard Guy - Project Director, Real Estate Development
510-238-2615
Fax: 510-433-5919
guyr@amtrak.com
www.amtrak.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
mparry@smvrr.com
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
museum@goletadepot.org
www.goletadepot.org
300 N. Los Carneros Rd, Goleta 93117
1901 Southern Pacific, Victorian railroad station and tracks (western look).
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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
mmedeiro@co.santa-barbara.ca.us
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
rpcampbell55@earthlink.net
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
fred@glenannieranch.com
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
cathyd@seymourduncan.com
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
Catherine Stevens
805-688-1278 Ext. 14
Fax: 805-686-4427
Ranch Manager-Hope Fidzuira
Cell: 805-886-6055
hope@rusackvineyards.com
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
axlebone@utech.net
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
henry@ranchodospueblos.com
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
805-683-0818
Fax: 805-967-5698
Cell 805-448-4235
rsfrlocations@aol.com
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
delmott@cox.net
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
events@sbpolo.com
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)
Sue Swarbrick
805-686-1941
Cell: 805-448-6878
Fax: 805-686-0751
sedgwick@lifesci.ucsb.edu
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
caroldmchenry@msn.com
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.
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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
admin@centerstagetheater.org
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
scott@earlwarren.com
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
dasbell@lobero.com
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
markjohnson@luketheatre.org
rickvilla@luketheatre.org
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
byost@pageyouthcenter.com
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
mgros@pcpa.org
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
jmcdonald@sbmm.org
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
mdonelan@sbmuseart.org
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
terrileecoleman@santamariafiarpark.com
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
ranchomiranda@verizon.net
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.
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UCSB - University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California, Santa Barbara
Kimberly Tapia
Contracts & Procurement
805-893-5836
Fax: 805-893-8521
kimberly.tapia@buss.ucsb.edu
http://www.ucsb.edu
UCSB, Santa Barbara , CA 93106
Limited staff—small shoots preferred.
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Wineries / Vineyards
Central Coast Wine Growers' Association
Amy English
805-928-4950
ccwga.mail@gte.net
Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard
Tim Snider - Marketing Advisor
805-688-1545
Fax: 805-686-1130
tim@fessparker.com
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
tonya@firestonewine.com
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
rideauvineyards@aol.com
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
info@sbcountywines.com
P.O. Box 1558, Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Santa Barbara Winery / Lafond Winery
Craig Addis
805-963-3633
Fax: 805-962-4981
wine@sbwinery.com
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 Ext. 227
Fax: 805-686-1881
ashley@sunstonewinery.com
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.
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