Unique Art & Event Space in Santa Monica

This extraordinary new event space in downtown Santa Monica, blocks from the beach: Hold your cocktail party or private event at this amazing venue, a 10,000 sqft arts center and event space in Santa Monica. Against a backdrop of creative art, with flexible layouts, soaring ceilings, and the liveliness of the Promenade, Cardboard City is one of LA’s premier event destinations.

Site details:

Up to 200 people

10,000 sqft first floor space with 130’ sightlines, 15’ ceilings, and flexible layouts integrating a 4,000 sqft exhibit of unique cardboard art in a gallery setting

Exclusive to one rental per day

Venue Catering by Contemporary Catering

Use any rental vendor with full insurance and licenses

A mix of small and large tables, hightops, and seating included

Plentiful parking and rideshare drop-off locations in Downtown Santa Monica

Base Rates:

Weekday

Flexible times daytime or evening, up to a four-hour event

Monday-Wednesday $5,000

Weekend

Starting at 8:00 PM with setup starting at 5:30 PM. Each 30 minutes earlier start time, add $1,500, up to a four hour event

Thursday $6,000

Friday $8,000

Saturday $9,500

Sunday $7,000

Required labor fees:

Cleaning fee $300

Security $35 an hour for event time plus one hour

Venue Site Manager $35 an hour to include setup, event, and breakdown

Suggested add-ons:

Restroom attendant $25 an hour for event time plus one hour

Clients provide day-of event insurance policy - $100-150