YBH is San Diego’s first incubator space for creatives. We have the foundation of a co-working space, but have upped the game for creatives by offering a collaborative space and creative studios. Our open floor plan and unassigned seating makes the space inviting and helps creatives mingle and work together. Gone are the days of answering emails and not making eye contact with other human beings. We’re throwing out the old way of learning and embarking on a social incubator of creatives who are dedicated to helping other creatives thrive. We have the tools to help you succeed. Our intimate meeting room, podcast room, and photo studio alone will pack a punch for the the creative entrepreneur working their way up.

In addition to our space being dedicated for creatives and small businesses, we also work with community leaders, organizations, non-profits, and artists, to provide free or accessible programming for our community. We host inclusive events within the space and are dedicated to ensure that everyone feels like they belong. You can check out our events page for upcoming events.

We host the space for regular programming such as Open Mics, Elephant Talks, Mastermind, Drag Queen Story Hour, SoFar Sounds, and more!

Sorry, YBH is a communal workspace. We do have roaming desks and plenty of places to work, just not assigned desks. We do not have private offices. We have a private meeting room where you can meet clients or work for a couple hours in solitude.

Coworking Hours: M-F, from 7am - 5pm for coworking. However, members are welcome to stay later if there are no scheduled events or studio rentals.

Studio Buyouts for Events: M-F, 7am - 11pm

Weekends: 7am -11pm

Due to the size of our space, and some members having allergies or fear of dogs, unfortunately we cannot offer the flexibility of bringing your pet to cowork.

For anyone who has a service animal, please reach out to us to discuss how we can accommodate your needs.

We have a dedicated parking lot located directly behind our building. There are limited spots. There is free street parking.

We have an accessible parking spot directly in front of our building.

Yes! The MTS 1 Bus drops off directly in front of our building. Departure is directly across from our building.

You get to enjoy all of the perks and amenities we have to offer! Plus, discounted access to workshops, drop-in consultants, panel presentations and more! You’ll have access to our open space floor plan from 7am to 5pm. We’ve got a neat kitchen to help you get your day started, and a bad-ass restroom to help you MAKE SHIT HAPPEN; you know - like thoughts and ideas and stuff. Plus, you’ll have access to our photography studio, podcasting room, and meeting room. Learn more here.

There is no long-term membership commitment for memberships. All memberships auto-renew through our membership portal, unless you have given us 30-day notice that you would like to cancel. As a monthly member, you will have the option to commit to a three-month membership or an annual membership, which will save you dolla-dolla bills on renting the photo studio, podcast room, and meeting room. In addition to the discounted rental rates, you will also be able to use YBH for your own personal event: Workshop! Pop-up! Launch party! Karaoke night! YAAAS!

There will be, on average, four weekdays throughout the month that will be blackout days (not open for co-working). You will receive a notification through your membership portal notifying you of a date that has been booked for a full studio buyout. We don’t want to surprise you at the last minute, so we’ll be sure to get events on the calendar at least two weeks out! Weekends will typically be booked/reserved for events. In the event that a weekend day is not booked, then it will be open for co-working and will show up in your membership portal calendar as being available.

Members at the Thrive and Creator levels have weekend access.

We will be reserving the weekends solely for events and creative studio use. Thus, if any member wants to rent out the photo studio, podcast studio, or meeting room for content production, please talk to YBH staff.

Co-working is offered between 7am and 5pm. However, if there are no scheduled events at YBH after 5pm, members are welcome to stay and cowork.

After 5pm on most evenings, there are live music performances next door at the Soda Bar that might be disruptive to those trying to get work done at YBH. We encourage our members to check out the Soda Bar’s awesome lineup of shows!

Our day passes are best for creatives who are looking for a place to work for the day. A $20 pass includes a roaming desk, use of wi-fi, printer/copier, water, coffee and snacks, and ALL THE GOOD VIBES.

If you need to hop on a zoom call or a phone call longer than 15 minutes, we recommend adding-on the meeting room to your day pass booking.

You can book your day pass here. Please note, all day passes, regardless of when you come in are only valid from 9am to 5pm. There are no prorated rates for showing up later in the afternoon.

No worries! Our scheduling software allows you to reschedule to any day that works for you.

A full production can accommodate up to 12-16 people within the space. This factors into account, multiple set design areas, hair and makeup area, clothing racks, area to store props, equipment, gear, etc.

Camera and lighting equipment is available for rent for $45 Flat Rate. This is quite a deal compared to local photography supply companies. We have a Canon EOS 5D Mark III (separate rental fee, $65/hour) on hand with two lenses, plus three DigiBee 800 flash units, CyberSync Transmitters and Receiver, numerous light stands, light modifiers, and more.

Your rental will come will a lot of amenities. Check them out here.

Check out our equipment rental page for an overview of what is included in our $45 flat rate fee + add-on options.

Absolutely! There is beautiful light within our space, making our location a videographer and photographer dream!

However, our space is not sound proof. We are located on a busy street, so productions that require absolutely no ambient or background sound may reconsider. Stop by for a tour to get an idea if this is the right spot for you.

A photographer for hire does not need a day pass to photograph our members. They will need to be registered as a visitor on the member portal.

If the photographer decides to stay to cowork, then they will need a day pass. Members get an allottment of FREE day passes included in their membership.

If you are a member of You Belong Here, you do not need liability insurance for your production.

If you are not a member, then YES you do need to have proof of liability insurance. You Belong Here LLC must be added as an additional insured prior to your production.

The rental of our studio starts at $32/hr. Additional hours have discounts factored in. If you are interested in having access to the podcast studio for 4+ hours on a monthly basis, consider our membership options.

You can book here.

We have 4 RODE Pod Mics (cardioid dynamic), SHURE SM7B (1), studio headphones (4), RODEcaster Pro USB Mixer and podcast production console, a mic activator, and USB cables, dongles, and adapters for connecting your audio files to your laptop. Please note, you must bring your own laptop and have your own recording software loaded on your computer.

We recommend that you bring a miniSD card if you do not plan recording your podcast to your laptop.

If you need a miniSD card, you can purchase a 32gb card from us. Alternatively, we can loan you our Macbook Pro to record your audio to a audio software. Please reach out and inquire.

Our studio is not soundproof. It is heavily insulated with sound absorption panels and because of that, there is no echo and it does block out a lot of outside noise.

Our cardioid dynamic mics help aid in superior sound that does not capture background sounds.

You can add-on a 15 minute training at the time of booking for a low cost fee.

We also provide guests with a link to visit and watch a YouTube video on how to use the mixer.

Our podcast room can accommodate up to four people. But it is a tight fit!

Please note, this room is not air conditioned. We only have a ceiling fan. Thus, we suggest booking the room earlier in the day if you have more than two guests. It can get pretty hot and stuffy during the day.

The podcast studio at YBH acts solely as a space to host a podcast, interview guests within a quiet and insulated room, with access to equipment. Unfortunately, we do not have any experience in audio recording and editing. Please reach out to local recording studios, such as the non-profit, David’s Harp Foundation, for editing assistance.

Most rentals require a 50% non-refundable deposit in order to reserve your event date. It goes toward your total balance and will be due via Quickbooks once you've signed your rental agreement. The balance will be due 3 days before your event date.

In addition to the $75/hr rental fee, an additional cleaning fee is required for full studio buyouts. Cleaning fees start at $25 and vary based on the type of event and total number of participants.

We are passionate about supporting causes that are near and dear to our hearts, and will consider donating the use of You Belong Here for certain events that align with our core values. If you represent a non-profit organization, are providing a free and educational workshop, or are looking for a place to host a meet-up or networking group that does not have associated ticket charges, please reach out to us. We're happy to consider sponsoring your event.

We require every individual and business planning on having a “special event” within our space to carry special event liability insurance. Furthermore, You Belong Here LLC. and the property management, as well as the landlord, must be listed as additional insureds. Please reach out to us at hello@youbelongsd.com for more information.

If you would like to purchase special event insurance through our provider at exclusive and discounted rates, you can do so here.

Capacity varies based on the layout of the space, that can range from 16-65 people. We can accommodate seating for up to 30 people with the chairs, sofas and comfy bench currently on-site. These seating options are included in any event rental. Check out our layout options.

Our event rentals begin as early as 7am to 11 pm. We encourage full-studio buyouts to be reserved at least 2 weeks in advance, especially for weekday rentals. We require a 3-hour minimum for all studio buyouts.

Yes, as long as you are not selling alcohol this will not be a problem. It's fine if you give it away but if you are selling alcohol, you will need to get a permit. We recommend you reach out to a local cocktail catering company, who can handle this for you. We'd recommend Please & Thank You or Snake Oil Cocktail Co. Furthermore, if you will be selling alcoholic beverages at your event, we do require that you provide us proof of event insurance, with Host Liquor Liability being included in your general liability.

Please note, for any events selling alcohol, we will require, by contract, that all sales of liquor be terminated an hour prior to closing of event.

We will do our best to accommodate your needs prior to your event. Due to the nature of our business and ever-changing schedule, we cannot guarantee allotted time before or after event for setup or breakdown. Please reach out to us a week prior to your event, so we may confirm availability. We can be reached at hello@youbelongsd.com.

Great question! You’ll have access to the majority of our space, minus our podcast room. Thus, 1,100 square feet of our space is open to you for your event. You’ll also have access to the following:

• 3 person sofa

• 2 - leather chairs (ADD-ONS)

• 8 - Black Eames inspired chairs (at request)

• 4 - White Eames inspired Chairs (at request)

• 2 - 4’ x 8’ dinner tables/workbenches with electrical + USB outlets

• 1 coffee table

• 2- side tables

• Sonos sounds system

• Epson 3500 Lumen Projector

• PA system

• 2 wireless microphones

• Meeting room (great for storage)

• 43’ Roku Television with HDMI and Chromecast hookups

• Clothing/coat rack

• Steamer (at request)

• Use of kitchen space; refrigerator and appliances + industrial sink, water dispenser