The house from the 1989 Tony Danza comedy “She’s Out of Control” can be found in South Pasadena, Californa. The same house can also be seen in several other films, including the Rob Zombie remake of “Halloween,” “Flowers In The Attic,” “Little Fockers,” “Bruce Almighty” and “Star Kid.”
LOCATION: 1960 La France Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Pawnee City Hall from the TV series “Parks and Recreation” is supposedly located in Indiana. The building is actually Pasadena City Hall in Pasadena, California. The building has also been featured in such films as “American Pie 2,” “Beverly Hills Cop II,” “The Net” and “S1m0ne.”
LOCATION: 100 Garfield Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
The famous beach from the movie “From Here to Eternity,” known as Halona Beach Cove, can be found on the Southeast shore on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. The beach is located just off the Kalanianaʻole Hwy (HI-72), but nearby parking can be limited during peak tourist times. The beach itself is only accessible by hiking down the rocks.
LOCATION: Halona Beach Cove, HI 96825
The Kinney house, where Michael Keaton and Andie MacDowell live in the 1996 comedy “Multiplicity,” can be found in Pasadena, California.
LOCATION: 969 E Topeka St, Pasadena, CA 91104
Much like the first two installments, “Insidious: Chapter 3” was filmed in Los Angeles, California. Elise Rainier’s house can be found in the Highland Park neighborhood. The same house was seen in “Insidious: Chapter 2.”
LOCATION: 445 N Ave 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042
Sean and Quinn’s apartment building from the film can be found in Hollywood.
LOCATION: 1825 Whitley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Related articles: Insidious (2010), Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013)
Bill Paxton’s criminally overlooked 2001 film “Frailty,” starring Matthew McConaughey, is set in the town of Thurman, Texas. However, the movie primarily filmed around Southern California, with many scenes shot in Orange County.
The FBI Headquarters was filmed at Los Angeles Center Studios. This is a large facility consisting of numerous buildings. The studio has been used, both for interior and exterior sets, in countless films and shows, such as “The Game,” “Fight Club” and dozens more. It’s difficult to photograph the property, because many of the surrounding roads are gated off.
LOCATION: 450 S Bixel St, Los Angeles, CA 90017 (the address of the studio complex is S Bixel St, but this spot is closer to 451 S Beaudry Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90017)
Adam Meiks, played by Matthew McConaughey, lives in this house in Covina.
LOCATION: 470 W Center St, Covina, CA 91723
Thurman Drugs was filmed at the famous Orange Circle. Another staple of film, Orange Circle has been featured in such movies as “Small Soldiers,” “Big Momma’s House,” “That Thing You Do!” and many more. The drug store location is now a pizza shop.
LOCATION: 101 S Glassell St, Orange, CA 92866
The boys are seen walking by this church, also found in Orange.
LOCATION: 305 W Almond Ave, Orange, CA 92866
Flashback scenes to the family home were filmed in Sun Valley.
LOCATION: 10643 Tuxford St, Sun Valley, CA 91352
The school the boys attend was Katherine Edwards Middle School in Whittier.
LOCATION: 6812 Norwalk Blvd, Whittier, CA 90606
The sheriff station seen in flashbacks can be found very close to Orange Circle.
LOCATION: 312 N Glassell St, Orange, CA 92866
The home of Cynthia Harbridge can also be found in Orange.
LOCATION: 435 E Palmyra Ave, Orange, CA 92866
The home of Brad White can likewise be found in Orange.
LOCATION: 225 E Maple Ave, Orange, CA 92866
The present day sheriff station is located in Norwalk. The same location was featured in the film “Best Men.”
LOCATION: 12139 Front St, Norwalk, CA 90650
While not an actual filming location, in the town of Herriman, Utah, you’ll find a replica of Carl and Ellie’s house from the 2009 animated film “Up.” Inspired by the film, the house was built as a dream home by private residents. While the homeowners are accommodating to visitors taking quick photos, they ask you make reservations (via their website) if you plan to photograph for more than a couple minutes in front of the property.
LOCATION: 13218 S Herriman Rose Blvd, Herriman, UT 84096
The 1993 sci-fi horror film “Ghost in the Machine,” starring Karen Allen, was filmed around Southern California. The killer first strikes at this home in Pacific Palisades. The same house was featured in the film “Bye Bye Love,” as the home of Zack Morris in the TV movie “Saved By The Bell: Wedding In Las Vegas.”
LOCATION: 510 Frontera Dr, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
The apartment of Karl Hopkins can be found in Los Angeles.
LOCATION: 722 Hartford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Frazer lives in this Encino house, which was also featured as the home of Steve Sanders in the 1990s TV series “Beverly Hills, 90210,” as well as the horror film “The Dentist.”
LOCATION: 16711 Bosque Dr, Encino, CA 91436
The house of Elaine Spencer can be found in Van Nuys.
LOCATION: 6332 Orion Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91411
The 1992 sequel “Pet Sematary II,” starring Edward Furlong and Anthony Edwards, was filmed in the small towns of Georgia. The Matthews house can be found in the town of Senoia.
LOCATION: 163 Seavy St, Senoia, GA 30276
The animal hospital and water tower were filmed along Main Street in Senoia, which has a few more buildings since filming took place. This same area also served as Woodbury in the TV series “The Walking Dead,” which also famously films in Senoia.
LOCATION: 9 Main St, Senoia, GA 30276
The house from the late 80s/early 90s sitcom “Empty Nest,” supposedly located in Miami, Florida, can actually be found in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. The show is a spin-off of “The Golden Girls” and much like that show, a replica of the house was later built at the former Disney-MGM Studios backlot in Orlando. While the facade in Orlando has long since been demolished, the original home in Brentwood still stands.
LOCATION: 1457 Jonesboro Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049
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