🏨 ACCOMMODATIONS & TRANSPORTATION
Strategic housing and transit solutions for global production teams.
💎 A. High-Privacy Talent Stays (The 5-Star Standard)
Best for: A-List Talent, Directors, and Executive Clients who require seclusion and elite service.
- Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa: 45 acres of private gardens and “Casita-style” suites. It is the ultimate “secluded estate” vibe.
- Fairmont Grand Del Mar: Mediterranean-inspired grandeur with a Forbes Five-Star spa and Michelin-starred dining.
- The Lodge at Torrey Pines: Craftsman elegance overlooking the cliffs. Perfect for that “Classic California” luxury feel.
- Pendry San Diego: The “Cool” choice. Modern sophistication in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter for teams that want to be near the action.
🛠️ B. Crew-Friendly Hotels (Logistics & Large Parking)
Best for: Large teams with equipment trucks that need easy freeway access and ample parking.
- San Diego Mission Bay Resort: Offers specialized “2026 Group Packages” with discounted A/V and $26 overnight parking.
- Paradise Point Resort & Spa: A private island with “bungalow” style rooms—excellent for housing a large crew in one gated, secure location with massive parking lots for 5-ton trucks.
- The Pearl Hotel (Boutique): A mid-century gem in Point Loma. Great for “Art-House” or smaller fashion crews who want a stylish, eco-friendly base.
🏠 C. Corporate & Long-Term Production Housing
Best for: Extended shoots (14+ days) or “Writer’s Rooms” that need fully furnished kitchens and laundry.
- Blueground San Diego: Premium furnished apartments in areas like Little Italy, Mission Valley, and La Jolla.
- Express Corporate Housing: Experts in finding “concierge-level” furnished solutions for relocating production teams.
🚗 COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT & RENTALS
🚐 Professional Production Vans & Trucks
- Ryder Truck Rental (San Diego Central): Commercial-grade Sprinter vans and box trucks. Note: Requires a registered business account.
- COOP by Ryder: A peer-to-peer commercial vehicle platform. Excellent for finding specific trailers or refrigerated trucks on short notice.
- San Diego Film Equipment (Grip Trucks): If you need the truck and the gear, they offer 1-ton and 3-ton “turn-key” production vehicles.
🏎️ Talent & Client Transport
- PTK Auto: High-end chauffeur service (Mercedes S-Class) for airport transfers and set-shuttling for VIPs.
💡 The Agency “Concierge” Tip:
“If you are booking an Airbnb for your crew, always verify ‘Quiet Hours’ with the host. Many beach-community rentals have strict noise ordinances that can lead to fines if your crew is loading out equipment at 5:00 AM. When you work with San Diego Model Management, we can recommend specific ‘Film-Friendly’ hosts who understand the 24/7 nature of production.”

