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