HWY17 Studios
Wedding venue in Santa Cruz, California
About HWY17 Studios
HWY17 Studios is a production and event space at 831 Almar Ave in Santa Cruz, California, with about 22,500 sq ft of customizable space across three studios. Studio A is a 7,900 sq ft sound stage with black walls, exposed wood beams, open flooring, high ceilings and flexible lighting. Studio B is a 6,800 sq ft room with a two-level mezzanine and warm-toned walls. Studio C is a 350 sq ft stage offered as an all-inclusive package with green screen, LED wall and white cyc options. The space is used for film and photo shoots, brand activations and product launches, live music, art and performance, corporate retreats and off-sites, and private events. The venue lists private parties and receptions among the events it hosts. Studios are rented by the hour, by the day or over multiple days, and longer build weeks and long-term project rentals are available on request. Studios have open floor plans, roll-up load-in doors, high ceilings with rigging options, power, restrooms and production-friendly amenities. AV, lighting and staging equipment and crew support can be arranged, along with hybrid and livestream event services.
The facts
- Pricing note
- No rental rates are published. Pricing and availability are provided on inquiry; studios are offered by the hour, day or multi-day, and multi-day packages are available.
- Setting
- Indoor
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach HWY17 Studios
- Website: hwy17studios.com
- Phone: (831) 239-2800
- Address: 831 Almar Ave
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