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- Although Sharon Tate’s house in the movie was recreated and filmed in the San Fernando Valley neighborhood of Studio City, Tarantino shot several of the outdoor driving scenes in the exclusive and lush Beverly Hills community of Benedict Canyon.
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In fact, this climactic sequence was filmed in Los Angeles, on Golden Shore, at the Queens Way Bridge in the port of Long Beach – with a couple of Seville landmarks digitally added to the skyline. We stay in southern California for the final scene on a ‘Mexican’ beach as the couple begin their journey south to ‘Cape Horn’.
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50. Pulp Fiction Junkyard
Film Permits: 1 Appears in:Pulp Fiction A junkyard might seem worlds apart from the glamour of Hollywood, it became the backdrop for an important scene in Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction. In this scene, the two main characters played by Samuel L. Jackson and John Travolta attempt to dispose of a body and car. While known as Monster Joe’s in the film, the real junkyard is called A & R Auto Dismantlers in Sun Valley, California.
48. The Parking Lot from A Star is Born
Film Permits: 26 Appears in:A Star is Born This grocery store located in Glassell Park made its way into one of the most talked-about movies of 2018. When Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s characters stop by for frozen peas, they end up discussing songwriting in the empty parking lot. While this may have been a normal supermarket to shop at, A Star is Bornhas now made Super A Foods a destination.
47. The Frolic Room
Film Permits: 10 Appears in:LA Confidential The Frolic Room is said to be the most historic dive bar in Hollywood with household names like Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland being regulars of the establishment. The giant neon yellow sign invites customers into an immersive space with a jukebox and walls lined with historic photos of celebrities. With the Black Dahlia last seen at this bar and countless celebrities stopping by since the 30s, the bar has an authenticity to it that other new bars d...
35. Schaffer Residence from A Single Man
Film Permits: 12 Appears in:A Single Man This mid-century modern house located in Glendale, California was built in 1949 and has made it onto the National Register of Historic Places. The property feels at home in the landscape as the large windows almost give an illusion of being outside among the oak trees which the house was built around. The residence was also used in the Tom Ford film, A Single Manwhere Colin Firth’s character lived.
34. Theater from Donnie Darko
Film Permits: 3 Appears in:Training Day, Get Shorty, Donnie Darko Built in 1939 by Donald W. Douglas, this theater’s main purpose was to serve as a 24 hour movie-house for Douglas’s employees. It eventually became popular in the neighborhood where it is located in Santa Monica. While the theater almost closed after a lack of funds, it was saved by the nonprofit organization, American Cinematheque. You can catch a glimpse of Aero Theater in the films, Get Shorty and Donnie Darko.
33. The Rosslyn Hotel
Film Permits: 74 Appears in: Se7en Built in 1914, with its annex built across the street in 1923, these historic buildings once constituted the largest hotel on the west coast. Its enormous dining room and marble lobby with a five panel mural gave off a luxurious feel. The hotel was built for one million dollars next to an older hotel which inspired the movie it was featured in, The Million Dollar Hotel. The hotel has also appeared in films like Se7en and The Rock.
25. Bradbury Building
Film Permits: 2 Appears in:Blade Runner, Bosch, 500 Days of Summer, Chinatown This architectural landmark is a remarkable sight due to the atrium which fills the building with light. The building’s five open floors showcase the geometric staircases which have stood the test of time since being built in 1893. The Bradbury Building has made countless appearances in pop culture from films to television to music videos and literature. It has most notably been featured in Blade Runner as well as T...
24. The Graduate Church
Film Permits: Appears in:The Graduate This mid-century church built in 1961, displays impressive windows and floor to ceiling glass behind the altar. The church has become famous after filming for The Graduate took place there in 1967. The raunchy content of the film spurred disagreement among the congregation following its release but has remained a popular spot as parishioners still see passerbys taking photos during the day.
23. The Mall from Terminator and Ridgemont High
Film Permits: 25 Appears in:Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Commando, Terminator 2 This three level shopping mall opened in 1980 and soon became famous for the teen mall culture which erupted from the many teens who frequented their department stores. It currently has been reopened as an open-air center with only one part of the original mall court remaining. Before its renovation, the location was featured in Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Terminator 2: Judgement Day, and Back to the Future Par...
10. LA Times Building
Film Permits: 504 Appears in:Drive Opened in 1935, this building won a gold medal only two years later at the 1937 Paris Exposition. These Art Deco headquarters will no longer be home to the Los Angeles Times but is still used as a prime filming location. The building can be seen in films such as Argo, Moneyball, and Dreamgirls and tv shows like Scandal and Bones.
9. Leo Carillo Beach
Film Permits: 150 Appears in:Grease Established in 1953, this state park was named after Leo Carrillo who worked on the State Parks Commission. The park is situated along the Malibu coast and contains many cool spots such as their tide pools, sea caves and reefs. Its 1.5 miles of beach have been used for films like Grease, The Karate Kid, Usual Suspects, Cast Away, and more.
8. Pink Motel
Film Permits: 371 Appears in:Drive Located on historic U.S. Route 99, Cadillac Jacks Cafe and Pink Motel is a perfect retro movie set with a bright pink motel and a diner decorated with neon lights. Also available for use is between 28 to 30 fully restored classic cars from the 1950s and 1960s. This set has been featured in Netflix Original’s GLOW and the 2011 film, Drive.
Aug 5, 2022 · Reportedly, ‘Nightcrawler’ was filmed across 80 different locations in Los Angeles, and the production had to be moved to many different spots almost every single night. As confirmed by Gilroy in the audio commentary of the movie’s Blu-ray edition, the movie’s filming was wrapped up minutes before sunrise almost every single day.
- Union Station – Blade Runner, Dark Knight Rises, many more. One of Los Angeles’s most famous places, Union Station, is home to hundreds of Hollywood movies, but none more famous than Blade Runner.
- The Bench – 500 Days of Summer. I love seeing indie movies, so when I first heard about 500 Days of Summer, I was immediately excited to see it. It is a great movie, and one of the iconic scenes from it is the scene where the main character goes to sit on this specific bench and overlook the city.
- Bradbury Building – Blade Runner, The Artist, 500 Days of Summer and many more. Only a couple blocks away from the above bench, this iconic building is home to some of Hollywood’s best scenes.
- Randy’s Donuts – Mars Attacks, Iron Man and more. If you follow my blog, then you know how much I love donuts. This place has been a staple for me for years with its fabulous apple fritters and anything with chocolate.
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Giggster researched Los Angeles filming locations and highlighted 10 places across the city from famous films you can visit—complete with addresses—on a cinematic pilgrimage.
