The San Luis Obispo County Film Commission is your first point of contact for permit information. We can quickly direct you to the permitting agencies for your selected locations. San Luis Obispo County includes seven cities, several unincorporated towns and a number of State Parks and Beaches, each jurisdiction having its own permit, and requirements for filming.
Most jurisdictions comply with the California State Film Commission’s permit requiring a minimum of 3 days advanced notification for filming and generally require a certificate of insurance, covering a minimum of $1 million and must additionally insure the municipality, a written locations breakdown, and a signature of an authorized representative on the permit form. Application fees for permits range from $0 to $500.
If you are interested in obtaining a Film Permit anywhere in the county of San Luis Obispo, please fill out the Uniform Permit Application and fax it to teh appropate city of county permit office.
For more information or help, please contact Dave Kastner, Film & Technology Manager, davek@SanLuisObispoCounty.com or 805-781-6375.
City Permits
- Arroyo Grande
- Atascadero
- Grover Beach
- Morro Bay
- Pismo Beach
- Paso Robles
- San Luis Obispo
County Permits
- Avila Beach
- Cambria
- Cayucos
- California Valley, Carrizo Plains
- Nipomo
- San Simeon
- Santa Margarita
- Templeton
State Permits
- Cayucos State Beach
- Montana de Oro State Park
- Morro Bay State Park
- Morro Strand State Beach
- Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area
- Pismo State Beach
- San Simeon State Park
- William Randolf Hearst Memorial State Beach
