Find Production spaces for rent in San Rafael, CA

About San Rafael

San Rafael, California is known as the city with a mission. That mission is a bit of a play on words but also a hat tip to the city’s history. It was founded as a mission in 1817 and a hospital for the Central Valley American Indians. It has evolved since then, but the name, San Rafael, is for the Archangel Raphael, who was the healing angel. Therefore, it’s still a city with a mission.

The city is located in Marin County and the North Bay area of San Francisco Bay. Today, it has a population of over 57,000 and a vibrant economic and residential scene. The Mediterranean climate and proximity to outdoor recreation and other major California cities make it the ideal destination to work, play, or live in.

Production Space Options in San Rafael

George Lucas, you know the one, he’s responsible for the Star Wars movies, arrived in San Rafael in 1970. His arrival prompted the city to become a hub for high-tech movies and other parts of the entertainment industry. As such, the support industries, including, catering, equipment, furniture rentals, and transportation have evolved along with it.

• Catering
  One of the ways that San Rafael heals is with good food and the catering companies in the city really step up their game to make that happen. The options cover multiple cuisines and can be tailored to our production space needs.
  
  
• Equipment and Furniture Rentals
  It can be frustrating when you either don’t have everything you need, break something, or forget something. San Rafael has a unique advantage as a hub of the entertainment industry in that someone else has already forgotten or needed what you need. Therefore, the equipment and furniture rental companies in the city will be able to help you out.
  
  
• Transportation
  Public and private transportation options in the city make it easy to get where you need to be efficiently and at a price point that won’t break the project budget. The companies are used to working with the odd hours and extra equipment that comes with transporting a production space project.

Production Space Companies in San Rafael

Having a lot of choices allows us to tailor the experience to our personal preferences. The production space companies in San Rafael gladly work with any size project to make it unique and memorable for the right reasons.

• Delicious Catering
  Jan Goldberg and Teresa Hammond co-founded Delicious Catering and built the company around their love of food and personal values. They will help you plan the logistics, from the menu to the arrival of food, and cater events from 35 people to 500. Their menu items include Jewish meals, gluten-free, and California cuisine.
  
  
• Clean Slate Video
  Clean Slate Video rents cameras, lenses, and adapters as well as monitors, recorders, and lighting, plus a variety of other items. Basically, you name it and they have it. In addition to gear, they can also help with crew and production packages.
  
  
• Strawberry Limo
  San Rafael is an entertainment industry destination. It’s best to fit in. Strawberry Limo is available 24 hours a day for point-to-point transportation, airport shuttles, and charters. They’re located on Lincoln Avenue, so of course, their fleet includes some lovely Lincoln vehicles, along with limos and SUVs.

Pros and Cons of Production Spaces in San Rafael

There are pros and cons of production space in San Rafael that should be considered when you’re making a final selection of a city for your project. Carry on if none of these are deal-breakers.

Advantages

• The weather
  That Mediterranean weather has been attracting people to the San Francisco Bay area for hundreds of years, and San Rafael offers all the best benefits that come with it. Enjoy the mild climate and sunny days.
  
  
• Walkable city
  One of the things we love about San Rafael is that it’s a walkable city and bike-friendly. In fact, there are many green transportation initiatives within the city, making it a nicer place to live and work, and an easy destination to explore.
  
  
• The views
  The geography in San Rafael includes rolling hills, and this means that you have views of the San Francisco Bay from many locations throughout the city. Add in the historic architecture and open spaces, and you have a city with fantastic views.

Disadvantages

• Fault lines
  The San Francisco Bay Area is filled with fault lines and residents and visitors alike understand the risks that come with being in this area. The most common fault line in the area is a right-lateral strike-slip. This causes an incredible force as the blocks shift. However, not all earthquakes are major incidents.
  
  
• Commuter town
  San Rafael has a bit of a reputation as a commuter town. The after-work entertainment options are a little more limited than in larger cities. There are still some options, but the young professionals in the population also head to San Francisco or other cities for a night out.
  
  
• Expensive
  The cost of living in San Rafael is 45% higher than in other parts of the state. The good news is most of this is driven by the housing market. The bad news is that it can still be expensive to use production space in San Rafael.

Famous Locations in San Rafael

• Mission San Rafael
  It would be odd to visit San Rafael without at least driving by the Mission San Rafael that the city is named for. The religious structure is on Fifth Avenue and is a small building by today’s standards, but oozes with so much of the city’s history. There’s a small gift shop located inside.
  
  
• China Camp State Park
  China Camp State Park is situated on San Pablo Bay. It’s primarily used for hiking, scenic views, and mountain biking. The area was once a historic shrimp-fishing village of Chinese Americans, hence the name, who used the salt marsh for their livelihood.
  
  
• Museum of International Propaganda
  It might be propaganda to put this on the list, but it’s unique and famous enough that it also makes the list. The museum includes political propaganda, posters, and memorabilia. There are 12 countries included in the museum, it’s a unique and interesting look at history.