Photo and Film at the Garden
ZEN GARDEN PHOTO & FILM PERMITS
No Charge Photography in the Garden: The Garden allows guests to take vacation style photographs at no charge during open business hours, but no equipment (tripods, reflectors, selfie sticks) can be used and all parties must stay on the designated paths. No staged photography is allowed in the Garden. You will be asked to stop and/or leave if our staff deems your activity distracting for public hours during your visit.
If you would like private time in the Garden, you must purchase a photo permit. Email JGCoordinators@csulb.edu to find out more
Guests that purchase a permit:
- Provide a photographer
- Can wear any clothing of choice
- Use equipment and for set up on space other than the designated paths
- Receive 2 complementary parking permits for Garden adjacent lots
PHOTO FEES
Garden Fee for 2-hour event:
Weekends $600
Weekdays $400
Additional hours $200
Additional Parking $15/car *or rate set by CSULB
FILM PERMIT FEES
Filming for 4 hours $7,000
Additional hours $1,000
Parking $15/car, up to $650 *or current rate set by CSULB
Other filming fees may include:
Insurance
Fire Marshal
Film Permit
Catering Truck
Leasing Preparation
Leasing Coordination
Custom Signs
Staffed Police Officer
* The above fees are determined by the University and will be outlined at the time of inquiry.
Permits are scheduled based on Garden availability and student rates differ from above.
Optional Fees
PA System $400
Koi Food $100
Deposit
Nonrefundable Garden fee is required at time of booking.
EVENT CONSIDERATIONS
No pyrotechnics are allowed.
There is only one restroom on site. If additional restrooms are needed, it will be up to the user to arrange a rental.
No loud noise is allowed between 10pm and 7am.
Other restrictions may apply and will be outlined in detail at time of booking.
Contact
If you would like to discuss available dates or take a tour, please email JGCoordinators@csulb.edu