Commercial Filming and Still Photography

The use of property under the jurisdiction of Santa Barbara County Parks for film and photo shoots requires a permit ($60 cost), plus payment of a fee that is based on one of the following categories of use:

A. Feature films & TV movies
B. TV series & music videos
C. TV commercials, automobile stills and videos
D. Educational & documentary films
E. Still photography on public right-of-way
F. Still photography on private property

Fees for use of parks, buildings and grounds other than the County Courthouse range from $30 to $450 per day, depending on the category of use.

Use of the County Courthouse ranges from $30 to $1,000, depending on the category of use, and production is limited to the exterior of the Courthouse only. Production time starts at two hour increments and goes up to a full day use. Please note: Use of the Courthouse is left to the discretion of the South County Deputy Director.

The Goleta Pier may be used for film and photo shoots. Please note: Use of Goleta Beach Pier is left to the discretion of the South County Deputy Director.

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