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CONTACT INFORMATION

René Garcia *
Filming Manager, Mountains Recreation & Conservancy Authority (MRCA)
570 W Ave 26th Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90065
323-221-9944 ext 139 phone 1
323-371-1136 mobile
[email protected]
https://mrca.ca.gov/


Melony Light *
Filming Coordinator, Malibu Sector - Angeles District - California State Parks
1925 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas, CA 91302 USA
(818) 880-0358 phone 1
(310) 699-1722 mobile
818.880.0385 fax
[email protected]
[email protected]


Maribelle Martinez *
Division Chief - Filming & Photography Coordinator, Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy
Los Angeles River Center & Gardens, 570 W Ave 26 @100, Los Angeles, CA 90065
323.221.9944 ext 111 phone 1
310.985.5128 mobile
[email protected]
https://mrca.ca.gov/film-photography/


Razsa Torres *
Office of Special Park Uses, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
1 Baxter Way Suite 180, Westlake Village, CA 91362
805.370.2308 phone 1
805.370.1851 fax
[email protected]
[email protected]
https://www.nps.gov/samo/getinvolved/film-still-photography-and-audio-recording.htm


Permits Department, State Parks and Beaches
California Film Commission
7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028 USA
323.860.2960 phone 1
800.858.4749 phone 2
[email protected]
http://film.ca.gov/state-permits/parks-beaches/


* key contact

WEBSITE:
King Gillette Ranch
Santa Monica Mountains King Gillette Ranch

Keywords: Hills; Military & Camps / Dormitory Bunk Beds; Mountains; Native American Tribal Lands / Indian Reservations; Pond / Lake / Koi Pond; Public Restrooms; Rural; Stream / Creek; Swimming Pools; Trees / Tree Canopy / Tree Tunnel; Unpaved Roads; Valleys; Wilderness

Site Condition: This is a multi-jurisdictional location. Melony Light is the first point of contact for film coordination. She will direct your inquiry to the correct agency depending on the filming area requested. <<<<<< King Gillette Ranch is owned and managed by the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority in cooperation with the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area unit of the National Park Service, the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, and California State Parks. The National Park Service only oversees the Visitor Center area and the Visitor Center parking lot.

General Notes: updated 2/15/23 jj / updated photos 8.1.2023 bd / 8.1.2024 bd

Usage Restriction: No dogs, no open fires, no barbeque. Open 8 am to sunset.

Jurisdictions: CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION - CFC, Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy (SMMC) / Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA), Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area - SMMNRA - NPS

Within 30-Mile Studio Zone: Y

State Property: Y

Closed/Vacant: N

Last Scouted Date: 7/30/2024
Last Scouted By: Brandy Davis
Verified: 6/30/2025

Location Details

King Gillette Ranch - Interagency / Multi-Jurisdictional

United States / Calabasas, California
Location ID: #10032701

588 acre ranch found in Santa Monica Mountains in the center of the Malibu Creek Watershed. Contains an old Chumash settlement and other historical, archeological, and cultural infrastructure. It is a hub for animal and plant diversity: coast life oak, costal sage, etc. Activities "inclue walking, bicycling, photography and picnicking." Scenary includes secluded mountain lake, oak groves, orchads, courtyards, secluded cabins and lodges,open meadows, panoramic views, forested canyon. (source:http://lamountains.com/parks.asp?parkid=670)
>>>> Former home to Soka University with dorm-like rooms available.

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