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CONTACT INFORMATION

Cam Newton *
Film Commissioner & Convention Services Manager, The San Francisco Peninsula / San Mateo County Film Commission
111 Anza Boulevard, Suite 410, Burlingame, CA 94010 USA
650.839.3853 (Direct) phone 1
650.348.7600 (Main Office) phone 2
[email protected]
https://www.thesanfranciscopeninsula.com/


Eric Blockie
Deputy Manager, Cow Palace Arena & Event Center
(415) 404-4100 phone 1
[email protected]


Permits Department, Buildings & Facilities
California Film Commission
7080 Hollywood Blvd, Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028 USA
323.860.2960 phone 1
800.858.4749 phone 2
[email protected]
https://film.ca.gov/state-permits/buildings-facilities/


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Keywords: Historical Landmark; Urban

General Notes: updated by: [Newton, Cam] 3/4/2026 10:42:39 AM

Filmography: The Right Stuff

Jurisdictions: CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION - CFC, SAN FRANCISCO PENINSULA, THE / SAN MATEO COUNTY FILM COMMISSION - FLICS, San Mateo County

Within 30-Mile Studio Zone: N

State Property: N

Closed/Vacant: N

Building Materials: Concrete

Verified: 3/5/2026

Location Details

Cow Palace Arena & Event Center

United States / Daly City, California
Location ID: #655

1940's Art Deco building. 12,000-seat main arena used for concerts and national horse show and rodeo. Also used for ice hockey & tennis.
The Cow Palace was completed in 1941. Concrete and steel roof coveres nearly six acres. Quonset hut shape.

Location Category:

  • ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE - *;
  • ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE - Exhibition Halls / Fairgrounds;
  • SPORTS - *;
  • SPORTS - Arenas / Stadiums / Stadia;
  • SPORTS - Ice Skating / Ice Rinks / Hockey Rinks

Architecture Style:

  • Art Deco
 
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