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Thanks to its famous sunny weather, L.A.’s scenic coastline is an ideal destination any time of the year. Los Angeles is home to iconic seaside filming locations like Pirate’s Cove and Paradise Cove, but there are countless other oceanfront spots to discover. Read on for a list of ten coastal locations that have appeared in movies and TV series.
The Fast and the Furious tells the story of undercover police officer Brian O’Conner (played by Paul Walker) taking on Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his crew of hijackers. The 2001 action film was followed by six sequels and has become Universal’s biggest franchise of all time.
The Fast and the Furious movies boast a strong connection to Los Angeles, where the fast furious set took to the real streets of L.A., though not all of the franchise’s installments were shot here. Fans can discover many iconic locations from the films throughout Los Angeles, from Downtown to Malibu. Read on for 20 Fast and Furious locations in L.A. County, including the site of the unforgettable “One Last Ride.”
Note: Spoilers ahead for those who haven’t seen the movies!
Though Los Angeles boasts sunshine and blue skies practically year-round, there is something extra magical about summer in L.A. What better way to embrace the season than by spending it outside? Read on for movie and TV locations that celebrate L.A.’s great outdoors.
The ultimate guide to Clueless film locations continues from Part 1, featuring each and every Los Angeles locale featured in the 1995 hit comedy – like, all 40 of them.
Written and directed by Amy Heckerling, the hit comedy Clueless premiered July 19, 1995 and introduced countless catchphrases and slang into the common lexicon. ("Monet," "Baldwin," "buggin'" anyone?) The way popular modern adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma, which centered around Beverly Hills teen Cher Horowitz (played by Alicia Silverstone), was lensed in and around Los Angeles in early 1995. Read on for the ultimate guide to each and every locale featured in the movie – like, all 40 of them.
The Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (L.A. Tourism) invites visitors and locals alike to embark on a self-guided itinerary to visit Los Angeles landmarks and filming locations from the Entourage movie and series.
New York has Woody Allen and Chicago had John Hughes. It sometimes seems like Los Angeles has yet to find that director who treats the city as his or her primary muse. While many movies and television shows are set in L.A. and countless more have filmed here, only a handful of productions focus as much on the city itself as the characters who live here. Read on for L.A. locations featured in 12 movies and television shows that prominently showcase Los Angeles.
Los Angeles has never suffered from a shortage of fabulous places to grab a bite to eat. From Downtown to Hollywood, Santa Monica and Pasadena, there is a unique bistro, café, delicatessen or gastropub situated on virtually every street corner ready to welcome a hungry patron. For those who prefer their meals with a side of show biz history, here are 11 famous film and TV restaurants that you can visit in L.A.
Ah, the 1980s. Not only did the decade gift us with a vividly colorful clothing scheme and a plethora of catchy pop ballads, but it also endowed us with one of film’s most beloved genres. Though thirty-plus years have passed since many of the best-loved '80s flicks were lensed, many of their locales remain virtually unchanged. Here’s a list of ten 80s movie locations that are found in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles has been home to the Academy Awards ever since the very first ceremony was held on May 16, 1929 at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Eight Oscar trophies were handed out that night, including one to “Wings” for Outstanding Picture. In the past 90 years, numerous Best Picture winners have filmed in L.A. Read on for a list of ten memorable Oscar-winning movie locations that are found in the City of Angels.
