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Best rooftops for shoots + video in DTLA.
Three open-air rooftop locations — Rooftop A on Santee Street, Rooftop B on 8th Street, and Rooftop C on Los Angeles Street — all with stunning DTLA skyline backdrops, golden-hour light, and versatile layouts for fashion, commercial, music, and cinematic productions.
About our rooftops
Apex offers three unique rooftop locations — Rooftop A on Santee Street, Rooftop B on 8th Street, and Rooftop C on Los Angeles Street — all with stunning skyline backdrops and versatile layouts. Rooftop A is a 7,500 sq-ft open space with an optional movable cyclorama wall (available for rent); Rooftop B spans 7,000 sq-ft with sweeping 180° views of downtown LA; Rooftop C is a white production rooftop with angled walls and industrial details for crews of up to 45.
Located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles in the Fashion and Flower Districts, just blocks apart. Rooftop A crowns one of the tallest buildings in Santee Alley; Rooftop B offers an open industrial aesthetic that’s ideal for urban-style visuals. Parking, restrooms, and load-in access are all designed to make productions smooth.
Shooting on a rooftop brings cinematic scale and atmosphere you can’t get in a traditional studio. With natural sunlight, open horizons, and authentic DTLA architecture, our rooftop spaces deliver instant production value — perfect for capturing golden-hour lighting and city silhouettes.
Best uses for rooftops
- — Fashion + editorial photoshoots
- — Brand campaigns + product launches
- — Short films + cinematic scenes
- — Music videos + commercial productions
- — Fitness + lifestyle + influencer content
- — Behind-the-scenes + social media content