The property is located in Monte Nido, California, just minutes from both Highway 101 and Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), near Malibu Creek State Park.

The Mountain Nest in Monte Nido is geographically and legally inside the Thirty Mile Zone (TMZ) and permits directly through FilmLA.

Monte Nido sits in unincorporated Los Angeles County near Calabasas/Malibu, roughly 22–24 air miles from the center of the Studio Zone (Beverly & La Cienega Blvd). Because it falls well within the standard 30-mile radius, productions shooting here benefit automatically from standard local union rates, no overnight per diems, and streamlined FilmLA permitting.

Yes, permits must be obtained through the LA Film Office: https://filmla.com/for-communities/

The main house has a 200 Amp main panel, a 100 Amp sub-panel, 12 dedicated weatherproof exterior outlets on the decks, and an automatic transfer switch for backup generator power. We have 1GBPS wifi speeds and Starlink backup Wifi.

The gated driveway accommodates up to 8 to 12 vehicles (with a 13 ft vertical gate clearance limit due to tree branches). Street parking on Live Oak Circle Drive is restricted. Unloading large trucks is permitted. Our next door neighbor offers additional parking for a fee.

Crews can utilize off-site basecamp locations nearby, such as King Gillette Ranch (3 minutes away) or Malibu Creek State Park.

The property utilizes a high-capacity septic systems with a $200 usage fee per toilet. Please supply your own soap, paper towels, and toilet paper.