Calendar Girl (1993)

The 1993 film “Calendar Girl,” starring Jason Priestly, Jerry O’Connell and Gabriel Olds, was primarily shot in Southern California. The film opens and closes with Ned, played by Gabriel Olds, attending college at Royce Hall on the campus of UCLA.

LOCATION: 10745 Dickson Ct, Los Angeles, CA 90095

The town where the boys grow up was filmed in Perris, CA, located about 70 miles east of Los Angeles, past Riverside. The Perris locations are a very short distance from one another, making it easy to walk around to all the spots. The five-and-dime store where the boys first see images of Marilyn Monroe was located at the corner of S D St / W 4th St. The building is only seen from interior views in the film. One shot through the window is at this approximate angle.

LOCATION: 400 S D St, Perris, CA 92570

While the building is never seen from this angle in the film, here is a shot of what it looks like on the outside.

The boys watch “Some Like It Hot” at the local movie theater.

LOCATION: 279 S D St, Perris, CA 92570

Here is a wider shot of the building. It is no longer a movie theater and the marquee is long since gone.

The toy store where Ned works was located here. The building has since been remodeled some.

LOCATION: 329 S D St, Perris, CA 92570

The reverse view across the street better matches up with what is seen in the film, although trees now obscure much of the building seen in the distance.

In another scene, Ned is seen crossing the street on his way to work. This building still closely matches what was seen in the film. This is at the same intersection as Ned’s work and the five-and-dime store.

Ned continues over to his workplace on the right corner of the street. In the film, the building had a second level, which has since been removed. The adjacent buildings all still match up, however.

One of the shots in front of the building is from this angle. The sidewalk has since been widened quite a bit. In the film, the diagonal parking seen in the distance extends all the way up the street, allowing for parking directly in front of the building.

The boys travel to Hollywood to meet Marilyn Monroe. As they first arrive, they drive past the Capitol Records building, which can be seen in countless other films, including “Rush Hour,” “Once Upon A Time In… Hollywood,” “Get Him to the Greek,” “Nightcrawler,” “Freakier Friday” and many more.

LOCATION: 1750 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028

During a montage where the boys search across L.A. for Marilyn Monroe, they stop at the former Ambassador Hotel. The Ambassador was a staple of film and television, appearing in such films as “The Graduate,” “Forrest Gump,” “True Romance,” “Seven,” “Bobby,” “Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas,” “True Lies,” “L.A. Story,” “Catch Me If You Can,” “The Mask” and dozens more. After closing for good in 1989, the Ambassedor was used primarily for filming throughout the 1990s. The film crews were apparently not always considerate of the property, leaving it in poor condition after wrapping. Eventually the hotel was in such disrepair, despite a long struggle to preserve the property, it was eventually settled upon to be demolished. Only this post and statue from the original building remain at the location.

LOCATION: 3400 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010 (now demolished)

The boys make a quick stop at The Donut Hole in La Puente. The location also appears in the films “Moving Violations” and “Dragnet.” It also features prominently in Oneohtrix Point Never’s music video for “On an Axis.”

LOCATION: 15300 Amar Rd, La Puente, CA 91744

The boys continue to search for Marilyn at the former Perino’s Restaurant. It was located at 4101 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010, but has since been demolished. The “Los Altos Hotel & Apt’s” sign seen in the background is still there.

The boys continue to search the down for Marilyn Monroe, driving past the Bryson Apartments in Los Angeles.  The same apartments were seen in such films as “Magnolia,” “The Grifters” and “Stewardess School.”

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LOCATION: 2701 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90057

The boys think they’ve found Marilyn at a hair salon, filmed at the Wilshire Royale Apartments, just past the Bryson Apartments.

LOCATION: 2619 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90057

There is an interior shot from the building, looking out at the reverse angle at the boys parked on the street.

The boys try to sneak into a movie premiere at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood. The theater has appeared in countless films, such as “Twins,” “Valley Girl,” “Rush Hour,” “The Aviator,” “Iron Man 3” and many more.

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LOCATION: 6925 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028

JFK (1991)

The 1991 Oliver Stone film “JFK” was shot in New Orleans, Louisiana, Dallas, Texas and Washington, D.C. Early in the film, Jim Garrison, played by Kevin Costner, watches the events unfold surrounding the assassination of JFK from this bar.

LOCATION: 500 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130

This home, located in the Garden District, served as the home of Jim Garrison.

LOCATION: 1408 First St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Jim walks through Lafayette Square, where he meets up with Bill and Lou, played by Michael Rooker and Jay O. Sanders respectively, in front of Galler Hall, which also appears in such films as “Bill & Ted Face The Music,” “Interview with the Vampire,” “Miller’s Crossing,” and “Runaway Jury,” as well as the TV show “NCIS: New Orleans.”

LOCATION: 545 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130

Jim and his team visit the former office of Guy Bannister, played by Ed Asner. This really is within walking distance from the above location, as depicted in the film.

LOCATION: 701 Camp St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Jim and his team then visit the John Minor Wisdom United States Court of Appeals Building Fifth Circuit, which appears as a post office and former Office of Naval Intelligence. This too is within walking distance of the previous locations, as depicted in the film.

LOCATION: 600 Camp St, New Orleans, LA 70130

The trial of Clay Shaw, played by Tommy Lee Jones, takes place at the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court.

LOCATION: 2700 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

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Cisco Pike (1971)

The 1971 film “Cisco Pike,” starring Kris Kristofferson and Gene Hackman, was shot in Southern California. Early in the film, Cisco Pike, played by Kristofferson, is seen walking over the Venice Canals in Venice Beach.

LOCATION: Dell Ave / Howland Canal, Los Angeles, CA 90291

Cisco passes a mural, known as “Venice in the Snow,” which has since been demolished. It was formerly located at 1905 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291. The same mural appeared on the cover of Little Feat’s 1971 self-titled album.

Cisco walks past this area of the Venice boardwalk, which has been seen in many films, such as “White Men Can’t Jump,” “Lords Of Dogtown,” “Harry and Tonto,” “Xanadu” and “Monkey Trouble.”

LOCATION: Dudley Ave / Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291

Cisco stays at the home of Sue, played by Karen Black. The building has since been remodeled. In some angles, you can see remnants of the Pacific Ocean Park in the distance, which was demolished in 1975.

LOCATION: 203 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291, USA (since remodeled)

Cisco meets with Holland, played by Gene Hackman, near these stairs, which connect Palisades Park to the Santa Monica Beach parking area. The same location appeared in the film “Southland Tales.”

LOCATION: Near Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (GPS coordinates: 34°00’47.5″N, 118°29’51.6″W)

Cisco is seen moving merchandise in Venice Beach.

LOCATION: Gingerbread Court, 599-501 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA

Holland follows Cisco near this freeway interchange.

LOCATION: Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90230 (GPS coordinates: 33°59’12.8″N, 118°24’01.3″W)

The playground near Sue’s home, seen late in the film, still exists, although it has since been remodeled.

LOCATION: Venice Beach Playground, 1/2 Ozone Ave, Venice, CA 90291

Sirens are heard approaching as Holland and Cisco stand near this corner. The building has since been remodeled some.

LOCATION: 5 Rose Ave, Venice, CA 90291

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Big Eyes (2014)

The 2014 Tim Burton film “Big Eyes” was shot in Northern California, Hawaii and Vancouver, Canada. The Golden Gate Bridge is seen as Margaret Keane, played by Amy Adams, drives. The bridge is one of the most often seen locations in film, having appeared in “Vertigo,” “The Rock,” “Zodiac,” “Pacific Rim,” “X-Men: The Last Stand,” “Terminator: Genisys,” “Rise of the Planet of the Apes,” “Superman: The Movie,” “San Andreas,” “A View To A Kill,” “Dirty Harry,” “Hulk,” “Lords Of Dogtown,” “The Bridge” and many more.

LOCATION: Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, CA

Margaret paints at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. The same location appears in many films, such as “The Rock,” “Vertigo,” “The Room,” “So I Married an Axe Murder,” “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” and more.

LOCATION: 3301 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94123

Margaret marries Walter Keane, played by Christoph Waltz, at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki, Hawaii. The hotel has been featured in numerous films, such as “Punch-Drunk Love,” “From Here To Eternity,” “Goin’ Coconuts” and “Gidget Goes Hawaiian,” as well as such TV shows as “Mad Men,” “Hawaii Five-O,” “T.J. Hooker,” “Charlie’s Angels” and more.

LOCATION: Royal Hawaiian Hotel, 2259 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815

This area near the bakery at the hotel is also seen in the film.

The Keane’s home can be found at 6187 Collingwood Pl, Vancouver, BC V6N 1V2, Canada.

The Hawaiian home of Margaret was filmed at the Grace Cook House, which has historical landmark status in Honolulu.

LOCATION: 2365 Oahu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96822

The courthouse scenes were filmed at Aliʻiolani Hale in Honolulu. This side of the building, seen in the establishing shot with the statue, faces S King St.

LOCATION: Aliʻiolani Hale, 417 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96813

The characters enter and exit from the opposite side of the building, facing Queen St.

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Blow (2001)

The 2001 Ted Demme film “Blow” was shot in Southern California. The home of George’s parents, played by Ray Liotta and Rachel Griffiths, is supposedly located in Massachusetts, but can be found in Whittier.

LOCATION: 6216 Friends Ave, Whittier, CA 90601

The alley where young George rollerskates is located nearby, next to 5839 Friends Ave, Whittier, CA 90601 (GPS coordinates: 33°59’19.7″N, 118°02’04.0″W)

The film jumps ahead to George as an adult, played by Johnny Depp, moving in with Tuna, played by Ethan Suplee. The home they’re seen in has since been completely demolished, with another home standing in it’s place. It was formerly located to the right in the image below.

LOCATION: 5361 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803 (demolished)

The surrounding buildings all still match up, however, such as this shot of Tuna walking down the sidewalk.

The two go to the beach and meet many women, who all say they are stewardesses. These scenes were filmed near Near Lifeguard Tower 42 St at El Porto Beach, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (GPS coordinates: 33°54’11.4″N, 118°25’19.4″W). The El Segundo Power Plant is visible in the background.

The salon where Derek Foreal, played by Paul Ruebens works, can be found at 147 Richmond St, El Segundo, CA 90245.

George is seen smuggling drugs at what is supposed to be LAX. These scenes were actually filmed at Ontario Airport in Ontario, California. This terminal is not in active use and has popped up in countless other films, including “Saving Mr. Banks,” “Zodiac,” “Catch Me If You Can,” “Argo” and many more.

LOCATION: 1940 Moore Way, Ontario, CA 91761

After being released from prison, George makes a call to Diego, played by Jordi Mollà, from a payphone in front of this liquor store.

LOCATION: 506 Center St, El Segundo, CA 90245

George makes a drug deal at a motel, supposedly located in Miami. The motel was actually located at 2010 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803, but has since been demolished.

After Diego’s wedding, George embraces Mirtha, played by Penélope Cruz, in the lobby of the famed Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Downtown L.A.  The hotel is a staple of film, having appeared in such movies as “Ghostbusters,” “Independence Day,” “Fight Club,” “Species,” “Blonde,” “Enough,” “Cheaper By The Dozen,” “Oppenheimer,” “The Outfit” and many more.

LOCATION: 506 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071

George and Mirtha move into a mansion in Beverly Hills. The home is not visible from the street, but here is an aerial view.

LOCATION: 918 N Alpine Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

George and Diego get into an argument during a drug deal at the Holiday Lodge near Echo Park, located at 1631 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90017.

The story jumps ahead 3 years and George is seen speaking to his daughter Kristina, played by Emma Roberts, outside her school. These scenes were filmed at Madison Elementary School, 515 E Ashtabula St, Pasadena, CA 91104.

Late in the film, Mirtha is seen living at this home in Pasadena.

LOCATION: 858 N Oakland Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104

Blue Hawaii (1961)

The 1961 film “Blue Hawaii,” starring Elvis Presley, was shot on the islands of Oahu and Kauai. Early in the film, Malie, played by Joan Blackman, is seen getting pulled over at this intersection near Aloa Moana Park in Honolulu. The gate on the left side of the street, seen in the film, still stands.

LOCATION: Ala Moana Park Dr / Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814

Here is the area where Malie pulls over and speaks with the police officer, just slightly past the previous location.

LOCATION: Ala Moana Park Dr, Honolulu, HI 96814 (GPS coordinates: 21°17’16.2″N, 157°50’37.6″W)

After Malie picks up Chad, played by Elvis Presley, they are seen driving past the Diamond Head Lighthouse. The lighthouse is still there, but the trees have grown much taller since then, so only the very top is visible from the area seen in the film.

LOCATION: Diamond Head Lighthouse, 3399 Diamond Head Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815

Here is a closer view of the lighthouse.

They continue driving down Kalanianaʻole Hwy (HI-72) in Waimanalo, near Makapuʻu Beach. The view seen in the film is from the opposite side of the street, but matching the shots is difficult, due to overgrowth of plants and trees. We photographed from this area to provide a clear view of the mountain seen in the film. Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse can actually be seen in the distance, which also appears in the film “50 First Dates.” There are public beaches in this area, so parking is not difficult. Kalanianaʻole Hwy is a busy road, however, so use caution if crossing.

LOCATION: Near 41-202 Kalanianaʻole Hwy, Waimanalo, HI 96795 (GPS coordinates: 21°18’53.8″N, 157°39’45.6″W)

The shot continues as they pass these two small islands. The route they take in the film to Chad’s shack is geographically inaccurate, as this location is actually past that, so the characters would be driving further away from their destination.

Chad’s shack doesn’t actually exist, but the area where is was filmed is Hanauma Bay, a famous tourist spot in Honolulu. Many of the landscapes in the background can still be matched up. Chad and Malie are seen standing in front of this area. Chad later performs a song here too. As mentioned, Hanauma Bay is a very popular spot, so much so that visitation for tourists requires advanced reservations. Local residents are able to visit without reservations.

LOCATION: Hanauma Bay, 100 Hanauma Bay Rd, Honolulu, HI 96825

Here is another area seen while Chad performs a song.

Chad and Malie have a picnic at Tantalus Lookout in Puu Ualakaa State Park. This mountain range is seen behind them when they arrive.

LOCATION: Tantalus Lookout, Puu Ualakaa State Park, Nutridge St, Honolulu, HI 96822

Tantalus Lookout is another famous tourist spot, overlooking Honolulu.

Here is the area where they sit and have their picnic.

Death Proof (2007)

The 2007 Quentin Tarantino film “Death Proof” was originally released alongside Robert Rodriguez’s “Planet Terror” as the “Grindhouse” double feature, with both films later released separately. “Death Proof” was filmed in Austin, Texas and Southern California.

Kim, Abernathy and Zoe, played by Tracie Thoms, Rosario Dawson and Zoe Bell, take a Dodge Challenger on a test drive on a rural road. These scenes are set in Tennessee, but were actually filmed on the outskirts of Santa Barbara County, California. They stop the car next to this barn, where they discuss a stunt where Zoe rides on the hood of the car. They are seen passing the barn again later as they execute the stunt.

LOCATION: 4101 Jalama Rd, Lompoc, CA 93436

Stuntman Mike, played by Kurt Russell, first attacks the girls with his car on Figueroa Mountain Rd in Santa Ynez.

LOCATION: Figueroa Mountain Rd, Santa Ynez, CA 93460 (GPS coordinates: 34°42’21.2″N, 120°06’43.9″W)

Kim shoots at Stuntman Mike from this intersection.

LOCATION: Armour Ranch Rd / Happy Canyon Rd, Santa Ynez, CA 93460

The girls get the upper hand on Stuntman Mike and pursue him down another stretch of Figueroa Mountain Rd in Santa Ynez. Stuntman Mike briefly thinks he has lost the girls at this area, where they veer off road.

LOCATION: Figueroa Mountain Rd, Santa Ynez, CA 93460 (GPS coordinates: 34°43’27.2″N, 120°06’14.7″W)

The final confrontation between the girls and Stuntman Mike takes place just up the road from the previous location.

LOCATION: Figueroa Mountain Rd, Santa Ynez, CA 93460 (GPS coordinates: 34°43’35.0″N, 120°05’59.1″W)

Here are a couple more views of the same area.

The final shot takes place here.

Thanks to Halloween Filming Locations and Then & Now Movie Locations for finding and first photographing these locations.

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28 Days Later (2002)

The 2002 Danny Boyle film “28 Days Later” was shot in England. During a famous sequence early in the film, Jim, played by Cillian Murphy, wanders around an empty and abandoned London. He is seen standing near Big Ben.

LOCATION: Big Ben, London SW1A 0AA, UK

Jim also walks around the empty Piccadilly Circus, where the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain is seen boarded up. This area has been seen in countless films, such as “An American Werewolf in London,” “Last Night In Soho,” “Trainspotting,” “Sherlock Holmes,” “Darling” and many more.

LOCATION: Piccadilly Circus, London W1J 9HS, UK

Fracture (2007)

The 2007 Gregory Hoblit film “Fracture” was shot in Southern California. The home of Ted Crawford, played by Anthony Hopkins, can be found in Encino. The house is not visible from the street, but we’ve included an aerial view of the property. Both the interiors and exteriors appear in the film. The home also appears in the 2005 film “Fun with Dick and Jane.”

LOCATION: 4411 Noeline Ave, Encino, CA 91436

The Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Los Angeles is seen a couple times in the film as Willy Beachum, played by Ryan Gosling, attends a performance.  The same building can be seen in “Iron Man.”

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LOCATION: 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Los Angeles City Hall is seen as Willy Beachum arrives at work.  The building has been featured in endless films, such as “L.A. Confidential,” “Liar Liar,” “The Nice Guys,” “Ray,” “Gangster Squad,” “Impulse,” L.A. Bounty” and more.

LOCATION: 200 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Willy Beachum speaks with Nikki Gardner, played by Rosamund Pike, at The Gas Company Tower in Downtown Los Angeles, seen to the left in the below shot. The same building appears in such films as “Speed” and the 2000 version of “Charlie’s Angels.” The US Bank Tower, pictured in the center, is also featured prominently in the establishing shot. The building has appeared in countless films, including “Independence Day,” “Southland Tales,” “Darkman,” “The Thirteenth Floor” and more.

LOCATION: 555 W 5th St, Los Angeles, CA 90013 (left) / 633 W 5th St, Los Angeles, CA 90071 (center)

The home of Willy Beachum can be found in Lincoln Heights, atop a steep hill.

LOCATION: 3101 Minnesota St, Lincoln Heights, CA 90031

The home of DA Judge Gardner, played by Bob Gunton, can be found in Hancock Park.

LOCATION: 435 S Windsor Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90020

Once A Thief (1991)

The 1991 John Woo film “Once a Thief” was shot in France and Hong Kong. Several Paris landmarks are seen during an opening montage, including Saint-Louis-des-Invalides Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower.

LOCATION: Eiffel Tower, Champ de Mars, 5 Av. Anatole France, 75007 Paris, France

The opening title is shown over the Institut de France, where the opening scenes also take place. An artist draws an image of Jim, played by Leslie Cheung, as he watches a painting being transported. This same location also appears in the film “An American Werewolf in Paris.”

LOCATION: Institut de France, 23 Quai de Conti, 75006 Paris, France

Joe, played by Chow Yun-Fat, meets with Cheri, played by Cherie Chung, next to the Notre-Dame, which is also seen during the opening establishing shots of Paris. The famed cathedral has appeared in countless films, such as “Amélie,” “Midnight in Paris,” “The Man in the Iron Mask,” “National Lampoon’s European Vacation,” “Charade,” “Darling” and many more.

LOCATION: Cathédrale Notre Dame, 6 Parvis Notre-Dame – Pl. Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris, France

The Arc de Triomphe is briefly seen as the whereabouts of the painting are discussed near the end of the film.

LOCATION: Arc de Triomphe, Pl. Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris, France

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