SmogShoppe
Guest capacity
Up to 150 seated guests
About this venue
Once a 1980s smog-check center, SmogShoppe is now a 100% solar-powered, private 6,500 square foot indoor/outdoor haven for desert plants, vertical gardens and chic vintage furnishings. The combined interior and exterior areas allow for quintessential California entertaining, making an ideal vintage wedding venue. The generous floor plan can accommodate up to 150-person garden ceremonies, 150-person formal sit down dinners, and 250-person cocktail parties. SmogShoppe is conveniently located in the heart of the Culver City art/design district, immediately off the 10 freeway, just minutes to Santa Monica, LAX, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood and Downtown Los Angeles.
Our event spaces
Courtyard Garden
SmogShoppe is one of the most sustainably designed urban spaces both in Los Angeles and the United States
SmogShoppe’s spacious courtyard area is a peaceful respite and provides a welcome surprise to guests. It’s an oasis within Los Angeles, surrounded by garden walls filled with over 2,000 sq ft of greenery.
Guest capacity
2-150 Seated
2-250 Standing
Square footage
2,400
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Other, Cocktail hour
Grand Hall
Exceeds nearly every requirement/category for the US Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Platinum Certification
The Grand Hall area has soaring 15ft ceilings and 18ft oversized glass rollup doors. The generous floor plan can accommodate up to 250-person live events and cocktail parties or 150-person formal sit down dinners.
Guest capacity
2-150 Seated
2-250 Standing
Square footage
1,820
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
12 hand-crafted wood tables, seating 8 people each, vintage bentwood and folding chairs for 96 guests, wood bench seating for up to 100 guests, casual lounge furniture, HD Cinema and projector, DJ-ready sound system, private upstairs VIP suite, interior and exterior vertical gardens
Courtyard Garden
SmogShoppe is one of the most sustainably designed urban spaces both in Los Angeles and the United States
SmogShoppe’s spacious courtyard area is a peaceful respite and provides a welcome surprise to guests. It’s an oasis within Los Angeles, surrounded by garden walls filled with over 2,000 sq ft of greenery.
Guest capacity
2-150 Seated
2-250 Standing
Square footage
2,400
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Other, Cocktail hour
Grand Hall
Exceeds nearly every requirement/category for the US Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Platinum Certification
The Grand Hall area has soaring 15ft ceilings and 18ft oversized glass rollup doors. The generous floor plan can accommodate up to 250-person live events and cocktail parties or 150-person formal sit down dinners.
Guest capacity
2-150 Seated
2-250 Standing
Square footage
1,820
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
12 hand-crafted wood tables, seating 8 people each, vintage bentwood and folding chairs for 96 guests, wood bench seating for up to 100 guests, casual lounge furniture, HD Cinema and projector, DJ-ready sound system, private upstairs VIP suite, interior and exterior vertical gardens
Available services that can be provided by SmogShoppe
Services & amenities
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Lighting/Sound
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Lighting
- Sound / AV
- Standard Chairs
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
6 reviews
The most amazing venue
SmogShoppe was everything we could have imagined and more. I literally said to my husband after our design meeting that I hate that we would only go to the venue one last time for our big day. Working with Dana was a DREAM, she was so kind, so fun, so on top of it, I just want to be her friend IRL to be honest! The day of, everything flowed so well. Our guests positively loved the space and the vibe of SmogShoppe, we had 75 guests and everyone loved that the space felt so open. It felt very cozy, romantic, and intimate even with all the open space. 20/10 would plan an event at SmogShoppe again and again.
A Unique Setting for a Truly Special Wedding
We couldn’t have dreamed of a better place to celebrate our wedding than SmogShoppe! This venue is pure magic—it's gorgeous, intimate, and SO unique. The industrial chic vibe mixed with all the lush greenery made for the most beautiful backdrop to our special day. Dana and the whole team were absolutely amazing—friendly, responsive, and SUPER detail-oriented. They took care of all the complicated details and helped us design a seamless ceremony and reception that was tailored to our specific desires. We can’t recommend SmogShoppe enough!
Perfectly unique wedding venue
The team at SmogShoppe was fantastic to work with from start to finish. Their communication was prompt, efficient, and incredibly helpful as we planned our wedding. The venue itself is truly unique and funky, with a fun and photo-friendly vibe that was perfect a laid-back wedding. Dana offered great suggestions and expertise to help us craft our idea of what our wedding would look and feel like, and the on-site staff were responsive and effective in executing everything seamlessly on the event day. We had absolutely no complaints - the venue was the perfect choice for us, and the entire SmogShoppe team was as friendly, helpful, and professional as we could have hoped. We're so glad we went with SmogShoppe.
The Most Amazing Venue Ever !!
The team at SmogShoppe provided excellent, consistent, and clear communication throughout the entire wedding planning process. Their spacious, well-organized, and unique venue was the perfect backdrop for our special day. The staff's exceptional attention to detail, from organizing the venue layout to setting clear expectations with all our vendors, ensured our wedding day ran smoothly from start to finish. I would highly recommend SmogShoppe to any couples searching for a one-of-a-kind wedding venue with top-notch service.
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