Interior – Bar

LOCATION: 1113 San Fernando Rd, San Fernando, CA 91340, USA

Location also appears in the film: Every Which Way But Loose (1978)

Interior / Exterior – Movie theater

LOCATION: 4473 Sunset Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA

Location also appears in the films: Fallen Angel (1981), Throw Momma from the Train (1987), The Wild Pair (1987), The Big Picture (1989), Get Shorty (1995), Scream 2 (1997), The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004), Black Limousine (2010), Café Society (2016), Breaking Fast (2020)

Location also appears in the TV series: Charlie’s Angels (1976-1981), Southland (2009-2013), Lethal Weapon (2016-2019)

Location also appears in the music video: Yacht – L.A. Plays Itself

Interior / Exterior – Clarence and Alabama have pie

LOCATION: 2901 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA

Location also appears in the films: Night Patrol (1984), Book of Love (1990), Bowfinger (1999), The Next Best Thing (2000), Not Another Teen Movie (2001), Starsky & Hutch (2004), Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! (2004), Lords of Dogtown (2005), Alex of Venice (2014)

Location also appears in the music video: Eddie Money – Shakin’

Interior – Comic book store

LOCATION: 1718 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA

Exterior – Clarence’s apartment

LOCATION: 721 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA

Note: There is no billboard at the actual location.

Exterior – Clarence and Alabama get married

LOCATION: 600 Randolph Street, Detroit, MI 48226, USA

Exterior – Drexl’s home

LOCATION: Near 447 E Montcalm St, Detroit, MI 48226, USA

Note: This location has since been demolished. While the exact address cannot be conclusively stated, Clarence is seen driving down Montcalm St shortly before this location is seen. He checks a handwritten address stating “447 Montcalm E.” The number “447” is also seen in a closer shot of the building’s entrance. A wide shot is seen with the Cadillac Tower and Penobscot Building visible in the distance, confirming a Southwestern proximity to Downtown Detroit, where E Montcalm St is located. The entire area was razed in the 1990s. A parking lot for Ford Field now stands in its place, leaving only the general vicinity confirmed, lacking further records.

Interior – Drexl’s home

LOCATION: 2218 S Harvard Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018, USA

Location also appears in the films: Twice Dead (1988), The Immortalizer (1989), Evil Toons (1992), Hail Caesar (1994), Mirror Mirror 3: The Voyeur (1995), Witchcraft 7: Judgement Hour (1995), Witchcraft 8: Salem’s Ghost (1996), The Convent (2000), Boltneck (2000), Hellraiser: Inferno (2000), The Attic Expeditions (2001), Wild Roomies (2004), Lethal Eviction (2005), Left in Darkness (2006), Running with Scissors (2006), Halloween (2007), No Strings Attached (2011), Alpha House (2014), Neighbors (2014), Death’s Door (2015), 20th Century Women (2016)

Location also appears in the TV series: Brothers & Sisters (2006-2011), Lie to Me (2009-2011)

Location also appears in the music videos: Blink-182 – Stay Together for the Kids, Jerry Cantrell – My Song, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss – Please Read the Letter, Trapt – Echo

Exterior – Clifford’s workplace

LOCATION: Packard Automotive Plant, 5867 Concord Ave, Detroit, MI 48211, USA (GPS coordinates: 42°22’41.4″N, 83°01’41.4″W)

Note: This building, while still standing, has long since been abandoned and is in a severe state of disrepair.

Location also appears in the film: Only Lovers Left Alive (2013)

Location also appears in the TV series: Low Winter Sun (2013)

Exterior – Clifford’s trailer

LOCATION: Near W Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48216, USA (GPS coordinates: 42°19’03.5″N, 83°04’11.1″W)

Note: This location has since been demolished. The train tracks remain, but the land is not accessible to the public. In one shot as Clarence is leaving, the property at 2167 Riverside Dr W, Windsor, ON N9B 1A9, Canada is visible across the Detroit River, confirming the area where the trailer stood.

Interior – Dick Ritchie’s audition

LOCATION: 99 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105, USA

Location also appears in the films: Nobody Home (1919), Ada (1961), Miracle on 34th Street (1973), The Sting (1973), Marathon (1980), The Man with Two Brains (1983), Puppet Master (1989), Wild at Heart (1990), Bugsy (1991), Sneakers (1992), The Little Rascals (1994), Tower of Terror (1997), The Time Machine (2002), We Were Soldiers (2002), The Last Samurai (2003), Rumor Has It… (2005), Bobby (2006), Deja Vu (2006), Café Society (2016), Live by Night (2016), Babylon (2022)

Location also appears in the TV series: Barnaby Jones (1973-1980), Dallas (1978-1991), Knots Landing (1979-1993), Crazy Like a Fox (1984-1986), Highway to Heaven (1984-1989), Murder, She Wrote (1984-1996), The Twilight Zone (1985-1989), War and Remembrance (1988-1989), Sisters (1991-1996), Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003), Alias (2001-2006)

Exterior – Phone booth

LOCATION: 17012 E Palmdale Blvd Palmdale, CA 93591, USA

Note: The building and phone booth are no longer there, but you can still see the foundation where the building stood.

Exterior – Clarence and Alabama arrive in Hollywood (foreground)

LOCATION: US-101, Los Angeles, CA 90068, USA (GPS coordiantes: 34°06’19.9″N 118°19’37.5″W)

Note: The characters are seen taking the Gower St exit off US-101.

Exterior – Clarence and Alabama arrive in Hollywood (background)

LOCATION: Capitol Records Building, 1750 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA

Location also appears in the films: Gang War (1958), Lost, Lonely and Vicious (1958), City of Fear (1959), Wild Guitar (1962), Rat Fink (1965), Girl in Gold Boots (1968), Nympho Cycler (1971), Teenage Innocence (1973), The City (1977), Against All Odds (1984), Tapeheads (1988), Columbo: Columbo Goes to the Guillotine (1989), The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990), Rush Hour (1998), The Day After Tomorrow (2004), Hancock (2008), Shrink (2009), Get Him to the Greek (2010), Nightcrawler (2014), Sandy Wexler (2017), Once Upon a Time in… Hollywood (2019), The High Note (2020), Freakier Friday (2025)

Location also appears in the TV series: The Mentalist (2008-2015), NCIS: Los Angeles (2009-2023)

Location also appears in the music videos: Poison – Cry Tough, Ringo Starr – Only You (and You Alone)

Interior – Dick Ritchie’s apartment

LOCATION: 2122 Vista Del Mar Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068, USA

Exterior – Clarence driving 1

LOCATION: Scott Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026, USA (GPS coordinates: 34°04’57.3″N, 118°15’45.9″W)

Exterior – Clarence driving 2

LOCATION: Sunset Blvd / N Formosa Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046, USA

Exterior – Safari Inn

LOCATION: 1911 W Olive Ave, Burbank, CA 91506, USA

Location also appears in the films: Apollo 13 (1995), Coach Carter (2005)

Location also appears in the TV series: Monk (2005-2009), Desperate Housewives (2004-2012), Prison Break (2005-2017), Lethal Weapon (2016-2019)

Exterior – Amusement park

LOCATION: Six Flags Magic Mountain, 26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Valencia, CA 91355, USA

Note: The characters are seen riding the Viper (GPS coordinates: 34°25’15.5″N, 118°35’44.0″W), which still exists today. Afterwards, they eat at Katy’s Kettle inside the park (GPS coordinates: 34°25’16.4″N, 118°35’49.5″W).

Location also appears in the films: Griffin and Phoenix (1976), Rollercoaster (1977), Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park (1978), On the Air Live with Captain Midnight (1979), Van Nuys Blvd. (1979), Once Upon a Spy (1980), Zapped! (1982), Man, Woman and Child (1983), National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983), This is Spinal Tap (1984), Encino Man (1992), My Life (1993), Space Cowboys (2000), Reflections of Evil (2002), Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer (2011), Sandy Wexler (2017), Yes Day (2021)

Location also appears in the TV series: Wonder Woman (1975-1979), The Bionic Woman (1976-1978), CHiPs (1977-1983), Matt Houston (1982-1985), T.J. Hooker (1982-1986), The A-Team (1983-1987), Highway to Heaven (1984-1989), Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990-2000), Step by Step (1991-1998), Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003), The King of Queens (1998-2007), NCIS (2003-Present), Entourage (2004-2011), The Unit (2006-2009), Castle (2009-2016), Lucifer (2016-2021)

Location also appears in the music video: Katy Perry featuring Skip Marley – Chained to the Rhythm

Exterior – Lee Donowitz driving

LOCATION: Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265, USA (GPS coordinates: 34°01’33.4″N 118°45’50.7″W)

Exterior – Clarence driving 3

LOCATION: Selma Ave / Argyle Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA

Note: This area has since been remodeled, with a large building on the left now obstructing much of the view seen in the film.

Interior / Exterior – Burger stand

LOCATION: 1300 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007, USA

Note: This location has since been demolished. However, the building, Lucy’s Drive-In, was part of Lucy’s Restaurant & Bakery, located in the building right beside it at 1330 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007, which still operates today.

Exterior – Clarence and Alabama flee

LOCATION: Near Sunset Blvd / N Martel Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046, USA

Exterior – Elliot Blitzer gets pulled over

LOCATION: Mulholland Scenic Overlook, 8591 Mulholland Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90046, USA (GPS coordinates: 34°07’24.6″N 118°23’14.7″W)

Exterior – Airport (foreground)

LOCATION: Near McConnell Ave / Westchester Pkwy, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

Note: While the exact spot is difficult to identify due to redevelopment and some of this area being inaccessible to the public, many details remain that confirm this is the general area seen in the film. The Airfield Surveillance Radar seen in the establishing shot, as well as the road in the background and buildings seen at the airport all match up.

Exterior – Airport (background)

LOCATION: Los Angeles International Airport, 1 World Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

Location also appears in the films: Emma (1932), Living on Velvet (1935), Scene of the Crime (1949), Payment on Demand (1951), The Steel Trap (1952), The Magnetic Monster (1953), The Killing (1956), The Fuzzy Pink Nightgown (1957), Flight That Disappeared (1961), Twenty Plus Two (1961), Smog (1962), My Six Loves (1963), Take Her, She’s Mine (1963), Fate Is the Hunter (1964), The Mighty Jungle (1964), Seven Days in May (1964), Sex and the Single Girl (1964), The Loved One (1965), Sylvia (1965), Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round (1966), Seconds (1966), Point Blank (1967), A Guide for the Married Man (1967), How to Steal the World (1968), Prescription: Murder (1968), The Split (1968), If It’s Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium (1969), Marlowe (1969), Alex in Wonderland (1970), Night Chase (1970), Diamonds Are Forever (1971), Ransom for a Dead Man (1971), A Touch of Sweden (1971), Hit Man (1972), The Outside Man (1972), Street of a Thousand Pleasures (1972), Cleopatra Jones (1973), Hell Up in Harlem (1973), The Roommates (1973), The Stone Killer (1973), That Man Bolt (1973), Airport 1975 (1974), Earthquake (1974), Gone in 60 Seconds (1974), Harrad Summer (1974), Hustle (1975), Night Moves (1975), The Old Master (1979), Blind Rage (1976), Freewheelin’ (1976), The Gumball Rally (1976), Mayday at 40,000 Feet! (1976), Two-Minute Warning (1976), Airport ’77 (1977), Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), High Anxiety (1977), The Critical List (1978), Fighting Mad (1978), Sketches of a Strangler (1978), Stunt Rock (1978), Hardcore (1979), Moonraker (1979), Airplane! (1980), Death Ray 2000 (1980), The Jazz Singer (1980), Midnight Madness (1980), Where the Buffalo Roam (1980), Terror Among Us (1981), Jekyll and Hyde… Together Again (1982), Koyaanisqatsi (1982), Man, Woman and Child (1983), Beverly Hills Cop (1984), Fletch (1985), International Airport (1985), Into the Night (1985), The Man with One Red Shoe (1985), Moving Violations (1985), Rocky IV (1985), To Live and Die in L.A. (1985), The Morning After (1986), Out of Bounds (1986), The Wind (1986), Dirty Laundry (1987), Beaches (1988), Blood Ransom (1988), Broken Angel (1988), Die Hard (1988), Red Heat (1988), Run If You Can (1988), Twins (1988), Warbirds (1989), Columbo Cries Wolf (1990), Die Hard 2 (1990), The Great Los Angeles Earthquake (1990), How to Murder a Millionaire (1990), The Hunt for Red October (1990), Impulse (1990), Pacific Palisades (1990), Pale Blood (1990), Side Out (1990), City Slickers (1991), Grand Canyon (1991), Total Exposure (1991), CIA Code Name: Alexa (1992), Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992), A House of Secrets and Lies (1992), The Naked Truth (1992), Magic Kid (1993), 3 Ninjas Kick Back (1994), Deadly Target (1994), Speed (1994), Zero Tolerance (1994), Get Shorty (1995), Heat (1995), The Langoliers (1995), Back to Back (1996), Driven (1996), Jerry Maguire (1996), Air Force One (1997), Beverly Hills Ninja (1997), The Game (1997), Jackie Brown (1997), Liar Liar (1997), Bulworth (1998), City of Angels (1998), Extramarital (1998), The Odd Couple II (1998), Anywhere But Here (1999), Border Line (1999), The Limey (1999), Pirates of Silicon Valley (1999), Hanging Up (2000), Mulholland Drive (2001), Outlaw (2001), Grand Theft Parsons (2003), The Italian Job (2003), S.W.A.T. (2003), Cellular (2004), Collateral (2004), Naked Fame (2004), Red Eye (2005), Rumor Has It… (2005), Drake and Josh Go Hollywood (2006), Double Cross (1997), Live Free or Die Hard (2007), This Christmas (2007), Eagle Eye (2008), Funny People (2009), Kambakkht Ishq (2009), Spread (2009), Skyline (2010), Friends with Benefits (2011), Like Crazy (2011), Quarantine 2: Terminal (2011), Side Trak (2014), Gloria Bell (2018), The Other Side of the Wind (2018), Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019), Tenet (2020), Dashcam (2021)

Location also appears in the TV series: I Led 3 Lives (1953–1956), The New Breed (1961–1962), Run for Your Life (1965–1968), The Felony Squad (1966–1969), Mannix (1967–1975), Adam-12 (1968–1975), Hawaii Five-O (1968–1980), Here’s Lucy (1968–1974), Mod Squad (1968–1973), The Name of the Game (1968–1971), Cannon (1971–1976), Columbo (1971–1978), Banacek (1972–1974), The Bob Newhart Show (1972–1978), Emergency! (1972–1979), Harry O (1973–1976), Police Story (1973–1980), Police Woman (1974–1978), The Rockford Files (1974–1980), Baretta (1975–1978), Bronk (1975–1976), Starsky and Hutch (1975–1979), Switch (1975–1978), Wonder Woman (1975–1979), Future Cop (1976–1977), Quincy M.E. (1976–1983), Dallas (1978–1991), Flying High (1978–1979), Dynasty (1981–1989), Falcon Crest (1981–1990), T.J. Hooker (1982–1986), The A-Team (1983–1987), Highway to Heaven (1984–1989), Hunter (1984–1991), Miami Vice (1984–1989), Murder, She Wrote (1984–1996), Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985–1989), Moonlighting (1985–1989), Street Hawk (1985), Ohara (1987–1988), Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000), Melrose Place (1992–1999), Baywatch Nights (1995–1997), C-16: FBI (1997–1998), Gun (1997), Seven Days (1998–2001), The West Wing (1999–2006), Alias (2001–2006), Robbery Homicide Division (2002–2003), Entourage (2004–2011), Mad Men (2007–2015), Dollhouse (2009–2010), Jonas (2009–2010), Modern Family (2009-2020), NCIS: Los Angeles (2009–2023), American Horror Story (2011–Present), Bosch: Legacy (2022–Present), The Old Man (2022–Present)

Exterior – Beverly Ambassador Hotel

LOCATION: 551 S Hill Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106, USA

Location also appears in the films: Beverly Hills Cop (1984), Beverly Hills Cop II (1987), Her Final Fury: Betty Broderick, the Last Chapter (1992), The X Files (1998)

Location also appears in the TV series: Oceanside (2018)

Interior – Beverly Ambassador Hotel

LOCATION: Ambassador Hotel, 3400 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010, USA

Note: This location has since been demolished.

Location also appears in the films: The Girl in the Pullman (1927), The Cohens and the Kellys in Hollywood (1932), Bombshell (1933), Lady Killer (1933), A Star Is Born (1937), Little Miss Thoroughbred (1938), The Unfaithful (1947), A Star Is Born (1954), The Best Man (1964), The Graduate (1967), Foxy Brown (1974), Bound for Glory (1976), Gable and Lombard (1976), The Muppets Go Hollywood (1979), The Happy Hooker Goes to Hollywood (1980), Loving Couples (1980), The Man with Bogart’s Face (1980), Murder in Texas (1981), Sunset Limousine (1983), Maxie (1985), Beaches (1988), The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988), Sunset (1988), Tapeheads (1988), The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989), The Karen Carpenter Story (1992), Skin Deep (1989), How to Murder a Millionaire (1990), Jury Duty: The Comedy (1990), Opportunity Knocks (1990), Pretty Woman (1990), Syngenor (1990), Without You I’m Nothing (1990), Alligator II: The Mutation (1991), Barton Fink (1991), Cast a Deadly Spell (1991), Defending Your Life (1991), The Doors (1991), Guilty by Suspicion (1991), House Party 2 (1991), L.A. Story (1991), Soapdish (1991), Timebomb (1991), Hoffa (1992), Mr. Saturday Night (1992), Sister Act (1992), Calendar Girl (1993), Coneheads (1993), What’s Love Got to Do with It (1993), Double Exposure (1994), Ed Wood (1994), Forrest Gump (1994), The Mask (1994), The Shadow (1994), True Lies (1994), Apollo 13 (1995), Devil in a Blue Dress (1995), The Immortals (1995), Leprechaun 3 (1995), Seven (1995), Things That Aren’t Here Anymore (1995), Venus Rising (1995), Wild Side (1995), Feeling Minnesota (1996), That Thing You Do! (1996), City of Industry (1997), Fire Down Below (1997), Grosse Pointe Blank (1997), Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion (1997), Scream 2 (1997), Deep Impact (1998), Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998), Hundred Percent (1998), Rush Hour (1998), Mafia! (1998), The Rat Pack (1998), The Wedding Singer (1998), Being John Malkovich (1999), Crazy in Alabama (1999), Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999), Lansky (1999), Man on the Moon (1999), Tuesdays with Morrie (1999), The Thirteenth Floor (1999), Ali: An American Hero (2000), Almost Famous (2000), Coyote Ugly (2000), Growing Up Brady (2000), Little Richard (2000), Meat Loaf: To Hell and Back (2000), Mexico City (2000), Ultimate Target (2000), 61* (2001), Blow (2001), Heartbreakers (2001), Hollywood Palms (2001), How High (2001), Imposter (1991), Rock Star (2001), When Billie Beat Bobbie (2001), Catch Me If You Can (2002), Crossroads (2002), Minority Report (2002), Point of Origin (2002), Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle (2003), Daredevil (2003), The Italian Job (2003), Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003), Old School (2003), S.W.A.T. (2003), The Aviator (2004), Toolbox Murders (2004), Domino (2005), The Island (2005), Must Love Dogs (2005), The Tenants (2005), Bobby (2006), Even Money (2006)

Location also appears in the TV series: Dragnet 1967 (1967-1970), The Mod Squad (1968-1973), Cannon (1971-1976), Barnaby Jones (1973-1980), Police Story (1973-1980), Police Woman (1974-1978), S.W.A.T. (1975-1976), Starsky and Hutch (1975-1979), Wonder Woman (1975-1979), The Bionic Woman (1976-1978), Charlie’s Angels (1976-1981), Most Wanted (1976-1977), Quincey, M.E. (1976-1983), Dallas (1978-1991), Knots Landing (1979-1993), Flamingo Road (1980-1982), Tenspeed and Brown Shoe (1980), Falcon Crest (1981-1990), Knight Rider (1982-1986), Matt Houston (1982-1985), Remington Steele (1982-1987), T.J. Hooker (1982-1986), Hotel (1983-1988), Finder of Lost Loves (1984-1985), Highway to Heaven (1984-1989), Hunter (1984-1991), Murder, She Wrote (1984-1996), Moonlighting (1985-1989), Streethawk (1985), L.A. Law (1986-1994), Matlock (1986-1995), Alien Nation (1989-1990), Quantum Leap (1989-1993), Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990-2000), Fallen Angels (1993-1996), Angel (1994-2004), Dark Skies (1996-1997), 24 (2001-2010), Alias (2001-2006), Monk (2002-2009)

Location also appears in the music videos: Babyface – Whip Appeal, Chuckii Booker – Games, Green Day – Good Riddance (Time of Your Life), Guns N’ Roses – Patience, Havoc & Prodeje – That’s the Way It’z Goin’ Down, Marilyn Manson – Long Hard Road Out of Hell, Sixpence None The Richer – Breathe Your Name, Yellowcard – Ocean Avenue

Exterior – Mexico border

LOCATION: Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265, USA (GPS coordinates: 34°02’41.7″N 118°56’17.1″W)

Exterior – Beach

LOCATION: El Matador State Beach, 32350 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265, USA (GPS coordinates: 34°02’17.0″N 118°52’36.2″W)

Note: Depending on the time of day, the tides can rise high, leaving little of the beach remaining to stand on, so use caution if walking near the shoreline.

Location also appears in the films: Spellbinder (1988), Aurora (1998), Ring of Darkness (2004), 1313: Bermuda Triangle (2012), Battle Force (2012), Black Violet (2017), Gemini (2017), Fatal Affair (2020)

Location also appears in the TV series: Barnaby Jones (1973-1980)

Location also appears in the music videos: Alessia Cara – How Far I’ll Go, Avicii – Broken Arrows, B.O.S.S – Come Again, Dave Gahan – Dirty Sticky Floors, John Lee Hooker – Baby Lee, Korr-A – Cali Love, Madonna – Cherish, Rachele Royale – Last Time, Seasons – Fossils

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Citations: Los Angeles Magazine, The Movie District, IMDB

States: California, Michigan

Countries: USA

Film images © 1993 Morgan Creek Productions, Inc.