Los Angeles locations have made countless appearances in films and TV episodes. Downtown L.A.’s City Hall, Union Station, Millennium Biltmore Hotel and the Bradbury Building have had starring roles for decades. Historic Hollywood locations include landmarks such as Yamashiro Restaurant and the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. L.A.’s natural landscape provides numerous locations, whether it’s Santa Monica beach for Baywatch or Vasquez Rocks, as seen in Star Trek. For over a century, L.A. has been the home of legendary studios, where silent movies, the latest blockbusters and hit TV shows have been shot. Must-sees for fans are tours of Universal Studios, Warner Brothers, Paramount Pictures and Sony Pictures. And a sure way to get on TV is to attend a taping of a game show or talk show at a major network studio.
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Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood offers a three-hour visit where guests can tour a real working Hollywood studio. Explore the sets and soundstages that brought classic movies and TV shows like Casablanca, The Big Bang Theory, La La Land, Gilmore Girls, Friends and many more to life. Our knowledgeable Tour Guides will give you an intimate behind-the-scenes look at original props and costumes used in films from Wonder Woman at the DC Universe:...
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Sony Pictures Studios Tour
Located on one of the most famous studio lots, this 2 hour walking tour gives you a rare glimpse of old Hollywood's glory days. Visit actual sound stages where block buster hits from "Wizard of Oz" to "Spider-Man" were made. You may even drop by the sets of the hit game shows "Wheel of Fortune" and Jeopardy!". You never know what--or who--will be just around the corner! Tour operates Monday-Friday. Reservations recommended. Children 12 and older. Free parking.
Hollywood
The Studios at Paramount
The Studios at Paramount has always been an industry leader and home to countless famous television and motion picture productions. Today, we’re ushering in a new era of excellence and embarking on a new phase of history by continuing the evolution of our services and facilities to meet the demands of today and tomorrow’s production partners. When you partner with us, you’ll discover how we’re combining our vast experience with the latest state-of-the-art technology to provide an incredibly...
Beverly Hills
Paley Center For Media
Located in the heart of Beverly Hills, The Paley Center for Media is the foremost public archive of television and radio programming, with an international collection of nearly 150,000 programs spanning almost 100 years. Throughout the year, the Paley Center celebrates television with a wide range of events that examine the creative process behind great entertainment.
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