Film-Friendly Church Property Located On The Mesa In Beautiful Santa Barbara – Versatile Location for Productions.
Discover a unique and versatile filming location offering classic Santa Barbara charm, flexible spaces, and practical production support. This 3.22 acre multi-purpose church property (140,263 sq. foot) is ideal for a variety of film, television, commercial, and photo shoot needs.
Our Church Sanctuary
Our main church building provides a traditional, timeless aesthetic—perfect for scenes requiring a spiritual, ceremonial, or historic setting. Features include:
Traditional Santa Barbara-style architecture and high ceilings
Historic stained glass surrounding the church
Natural light and controlled lighting options
Pews, altar, and historical stained glass surround the church building
A/V setup available for playback or scene staging
Quiet, controllable environment for sound recording
Hayes Hall
Spanish-style architecture with thick stucco walls, arching wrought iron fencing. The hall offers neutral finishes, high ceilings, and easy access to both the church and kitchen. This large, open room can serve as:
A community center, school, meeting hall, and event space
Multiple seating arrangements for theatre, classroom, boardroom style meetings and events for 200 people
Crew holding, wardrobe, or production staging
Rehearsal space or set build area
Commercial Kitchen
Perfect for kitchen-set scenes, catering use, or behind-the-scenes food preparation. Includes: stainless steel appliances, an industrial-grade gas stove top oven, and adequate prep surfaces. Ideal for realistic kitchen shots or practical use during shoots.
Cafe and Hall Patio/Plaza Areas
Cafe courtyard patio seating area for 20+, including a wooden walk-up coffee bar kiosk with street view.
The hall patio includes two separate areas. 1) St. Francis Plaza - Statue of St. Francis, landscaped, brick-tiled plaza. (2) Hayes Hall patio - large tiled outdoor patio with landscaped planters
Secured Parking & Equipment Access
Production-friendly amenities include:
Gated, secure parking for production vehicles, trucks, and gear
Easy load-in/load-out with ground-level access
Additional space for crew base camp or generator setup
Additional Highlights
On-site restrooms
Wi-Fi and power access throughout
Landscaped grounds for exterior shots
Quiet neighborhood with minimal noise interference
Convenient access to major roads and freeways