Filming in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Known as one of the most beautiful places in the world, Carmel-by-the-Sea is California's hidden gem and an amazing location for productions looking for a storybook village with fairytale architecture and a European-style beach town. You can select from 42 Carmel hotels and inns that are all within walking distance in Carmel-by-the-Sea which is a one-square mile village. Carmel is also one of the most awarded towns in America for food, wine, art, dog friendly, and awe-inspiring scenic beauty.
To assist you in meeting your unique filming and/or still photography production, the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea's Community Activities Department can help you process your permits, answer your questions, and connect you with local products, services, and resources such as Visit Carmel, See Monterey, and Monterey County Film Commission.
For further Carmel-by-the-Sea visuals, see Visit Carmel's Photo Gallery and Video Gallery. This is the official destination marketing organization for the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea.
- Contact: Community Activities Department
- Phone: 831-620-2020
- Email: communityactivities@ci.carmel.ca.us
- Events & Filming Webpage: https://ci.carmel.ca.us/event-permits
- Click for Film Permit Application
Fees (per permit): $590 Motion Picture, $280 Still Photography, and $110 Nonprofit/Student.
Special Requirements: Requiring two weeks ahead notice for film permits. Also projects involving some ITC and full street closures require a lengthy lead time (up to 30 days). Parking of production vehicles in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea may need to be limited near production site due to parking constraints. "Off-season" (non-summer months and non-holiday weekends) is the best time for filming in Carmel.
