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Cheaper By The Dozen (2003)

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The 2003 remake of “Cheaper by the Dozen,” starring Steve Martin and Bonnie Hunt, while set in Illinois, was actually filmed in Southern California. The Baker family moves into this home, which can be found in the Windsor Square neighborhood of Los Angeles. The same home also appeared in the sequel, “Cheaper by the Dozen 2,” as well as such films as “The Initiation of Sarah,” “The Killing Kind,” “My Tutor” and “Revenge of the Nerds III: The Next Generation” and such TV series as “Murder, She Wrote,” “Perry Mason” and “Scarecrow and Mrs. King.”

LOCATION: 357 Lorraine Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90020

The birthday party takes place at this home, located just a couple doors down.

LOCATION: 419 Lorraine Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90020

Kate, played by Bonnie Hunt, makes a phone call to Tom, played by Steve Martin, from the lobby of the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Downtown L.A.  The hotel is a staple of film, having appeared in such movies as “Independence Day,” “Ghostbusters,” “Fight Club,” “Species,” “Blonde,” “Enough,” “Oppenheimer,” “The Outfit” and many more.

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

Dude, Where’s My Car? (2000)

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The 2000 comedy “Dude, Where’s My Car?” was filmed in Southern California. The home of Jesse, played by Ashton Kutcher, could be found in North Hollywood. While we were able to visit prior to remodeling, the home has since been extensively altered.

LOCATION: 4177 Bakman Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91602

Jesse gets into an altercation with a worker while trying to place an order at a Chinese restaurant. The building has since changed some from how it appeared in the film.

LOCATION: 2320 W Victory Blvd, Burbank, CA 91506

The home of the twins can also be found in North Hollywood, a couple blocks from Jesse’s house.

LOCATION: 4160 Klump Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91602

Shocker (1989)

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The 1989 Wes Craven film “Shocker” was shot in Southern California. Early in the film, Jonathan Parker, played by Peter Berg, is seen walking home with Alison Clement, played by Camille Cooper, down Sartori Ave in Torrance.

LOCATION: 1311 Sartori Ave, Torrance, CA 90501

Jonathan’s family’s house can be found in South Pasadena.

LOCATION: 2012 Le Droit Dr, South Pasadena, CA 91030

Jonathan’s house can also be found in South Pasadena.

LOCATION: 1720 Oxley St, South Pasadena, CA 91030

Horace Pinker, played by Mitch Pileggi, is captured while attempting a murder inside this building, which has since been remodeled from how it appeared in the film.

LOCATION: 1223 El Prado Ave, Torrance, CA 90501

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Enough (2002)

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The 2002 Michael Apted film “Enough,” starring Jennifer Lopez, was filmed in Southern California, San Francisco and Washington. Mitch Hiller, played by Billy Campbell, buys this home in Pasadena, which isn’t for sale, for his wife Slim, played by Lopez.

LOCATION: 445 Prospect Square, Pasadena, CA 91103

Slim visits a police station, which can also be found in Downtown L.A. The building has been featured in countless films and television series, including “Beverly Hills Cop,” “Beverly Hills Cop II,” “Divergent,” “The Muppets,” “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” “License To Drive,” “Wrath Of Man,” “Unlawful Entry,” “The Negotiator,” “Inspector Gadget,” “Child’s Play 2” and dozens more.

LOCATION: 635 Mateo St, Los Angeles, CA 90021

While fleeing from her husband, Slim attempts to stay at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles, only to discover her credit cards have been frozen. The hotel is one of the most frequently used locations in all of Los Angeles, having appeared in “Ghostbusters,” “Beverly Hills Cop,” “Independence Day,” “Fight Club” “Mank” “Species,” “Blonde,” “Oppenheimer,” “The Outfit” and countless more productions.

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

Bugsy (1991)

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The 1991 Barry Levinson film “Bugsy” was shot in Southern California. George, played by Joe Mantegna, is seen picking up Bugsy, played by Warren Beatty, at Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles. Union Station appears several times in the film.

LOCATION: 800 Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

They are seen walking through this area. Union Station has been featured in many films, such as “Blade Runner” “Catch Me If You Can,” “The Dark Knight Rises,” “Species,” “To Live And Die In L.A.,” “Nick of Time,” “Pearl Harbor,” “The Replacement Killers,” “Mike’s Murder,” “The Way We Were,” “Union Station,” “Under the Rainbow” and more.

Bugsy visits this home in Pasadena and purchases it on the spot.

LOCATION: 1311 Hillcrest Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106

The home of Virginia Hill, played by Annette Bening, can be found in Hancock Park. The same home appeared in the films “The House Bunny” and “Hollywoodland.”

LOCATION: 425 S Plymouth Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90020

Los Angeles City Hall is seen as Bugsy takes Harry Greenberg, played by Elliott Gould, to an isolated area.  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

The exterior of the Hotel Nacional de Cuba was filmed at the Castle Green Apartments in Pasadena, California. Castle Green has been featured in countless films, such as “True Romance,” “The Sting,” “Wild At Heart,” “The Little Rascals,” “Deja Vu,” “Sneakers,” “Puppet Master,” “The Last Samurai” and many more.

LOCATION: 99 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105

The interiors of the Hotel Nacional de Cuba were filmed at the MacArthur in Los Angeles, formerly known as the Park Plaza Hotel. No longer a functioning hotel, the MacArthur today serves primarily as a property for hosting filming and special events.

LOCATION: 607 S Park View St, Los Angeles, CA 90057

Citizen Kane (1941)

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In the 1941 Orson Wells film “Citizen Kane,” the lavish estate of Charles Foster Kane, Xanadu, is depicted during an early newsreel scene. Supposedly located in Florida, the real exteriors were filmed around Balboa Park in San Diego, California. Here are a few of the areas seen in the film.

LOCATION: El Cid Campeador Statue, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA, 92101 (GPS coordinates: 32°43’51.6″N, 117°09’01.6″W)

LOCATION: Casa del Prado Theatre, 1600 Village Pl, San Diego, CA 92101 (GPS coordinates: 32°43’56.8″N, 117°08’53.1″W)

LOCATION: Casa Del Prado, 1650 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101 (GPS coordinates: 32°43’54.5″N, 117°08’53.1″W)

Nowhere (1997)

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The 1997 Gregg Araki film “Nowhere” was shot around Southern California. The whale mural where Montgomery, played by Nathan Bexton, gets picked up can be found at 3795 Beethoven St, Los Angeles, CA 90066.

Dark, played by James Duval, spots an alien in front of this famous mural in Hollywood, known as “You Are A Star,” which can also be seen in such films as “La La Land” and “8MM.”

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LOCATION: 1648 Wilcox Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Bart and Cowboy, played by Jeremy Jordan and Guillermo Diaz, talk on top of the roof of the Rosslyn Hotel, located at 112 W 5th St, Los Angeles, CA 90013.

Zero, played by Joshua Gibran Mayweather, picks up Zoe, played by Mena Suvari, at the Japanese Garden of the Tillman Water Reclamation Plant in Van Nuys, California.  The location has been used in countless TV shows and films, notably serving as the “Starfleet Academy” in “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” “Star Trek: Voyager” and “Star Trek: Enterprise.”  Other TV shows to film there include the original “Knight Rider,” “Murder She Wrote” and the original “Charmed.”  Films such as “Bio-Dome,” “Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey,” “Twins,” “Ghost In The Machine,” “Rising Sun,” “Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery,” “Zoombies,” “Cyber Tracker” and “Most Wanted” also filmed at the location.

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LOCATION: 6100 Woodley Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406

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Grease (1978)

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The 1978 musical “Grease,” starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, was filmed around Los Angeles, California. The exteriors of Rydell High School were filmed at Venice High School, which also appears in the films “American History X,” “Heathers,” “Matchstick Men” and more.

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LOCATION: 13000 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066

The home of Frenchie, played by Didi Conn, can be found near Los Feliz.

LOCATION: 4524 Kingswell Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Bowfinger (1999)

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The 1999 comedy “Bowfinger” was filmed in Southern California. The home of Bowfinger, played by Steve Martin, which also serves as the office of Bowfinger International Pictures, can be found in Hollywood. It has since been slightly remodeled, with several newer buildings erected around it.

LOCATION: 1621 Vista Del Mar Ave, Hollywood, CA 90028

The home of Kit Ramsey, played by Eddie Murphy, can be found in Pasadena. The home, which is not visible from the street, has appeared in many other films, such as “Bridesmaids,” “Rush Hour,” “The X-Files,” “Action Jackson,” “Dinner for Schmucks,” “Scary Movie 2,” “Delirious,” “The Mechanic,” “Dead Again” and many more. It has also appeared in such TV shows as “Batman,” “Alias,” “Knight Rider,” “Murder, She Wrote,” “Westworld” and more.

LOCATION: 380 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105

Kit Ramsey visits his therapist at MindHead, the exterior of which is the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood.  Many films have shot here, including “Demolition Man,” “Lipstick” and “Her.”  The interiors were also featured in the TV series “Westworld.”

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LOCATION: 8687 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069

After filming, Bowfinger’s crew eats at Rae’s Restaurant in Santa Monica.  The restaurant has been used in many films, such as “True Romance,” “Lords Of Dogtown” and “Starsky & Hutch.”

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LOCATION: 2901 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405

The climax of the film takes place at the Griffith Observatory. It is perhaps most famously known for appearing in the 1955 James Dean film, “Rebel Without A Cause.” It has also been seen in such films as “The Terminator,” “La La Land,” “Transformers” and dozens more.

LOCATION: 2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027

The Fox Theater in Westwood Village is where the premier of “Chubby Rain” takes place.

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LOCATION: 961 Broxton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024