The 1990 comedy thriller “Arachnophobia” is set in the fictional Central California town of Canaima. In reality, much of the film was shot in the similarly named town of Cambria.
The house of the Jennings, which was featured heavily in the film, was a set and no longer stands.
The funeral home where the spider first escapes is located on Main St. However, the building seen in the film actually faces around the corner on Arlington St. It currently operates as an antique store.
LOCATION: 755 Main St Unit C, Cambria, CA 93428 (facing Arlington St)
The doctor’s office where Ross Jennings, played by Jeff Daniels, works can be found about a mile away from the funeral home location.
LOCATION: 4090 Burton Dr, Cambria, CA 93428
The house of Margaret Hollins can be found about thrity miles away from Cambia, in the town of Paso Robles. The house is part of the Halter Ranch Vineyard, which is a large property, but this house sits close to the road. Adelaida Rd is a long and winding road, passing countless vineyards. Cell phone reception is very spotty through this area, so be sure you plan your directions well if you do visit.
The 1994 football comedy “Little Giants” supposedly takes place in the town of Urbania, Ohio. However, most of the filming actually took place in the small Central California town of Arroyo Grande. Producers felt they could match the look of Ohio there while keeping the advantages of filming in California.
One of the main locations featured is the gas station where the Little Giants practice over the course of the film. The gas station is owned by Danny O’Shea (Rick Moranis), father of Becky “Icebox” O’Shea and coach of the Little Giants. The gas station itself is located on Traffic Way and the location is seen from both the front and back in the film. However, it’s the back of the location, facing Bridge St, which was featured the most.
Back when filming took place, the parking area was still dirt and not paved with cement as it is today. The barn on the right was also featured in many scenes and still stands today.
LOCATION: 139 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 (back area faces Bridge St)
Here is the front of the gas station facing Traffic Way. The kids are seen running a car wash out front in one scene. In the film, there were gas pumps and a canopy extending out, which has since been removed. The black pole on the right, which was the sign for the gas station, still remained.
The owner of the shop kindly wrote in to let us know the building has since been renovated and offered this photo showing how the building now appears.
The Arroyo Grande Bridge is also seen frequently in the background as the kids practice football. In one scene, rival coach Kevin O’Shea, played by Ed O’Neill, spies on the team from the bridge. Built in 1908, the bridge really is located right next to the gas station location on Bridge St.
LOCATION: Arroyo Grande Bridge, 118-142 Bridge St, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Arroyo Grande is located almost halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. If you’re a fan of the film and find yourself making the drive between cities, some 90s nostalgia can be found tucked away in the small town.
The 1968 comedy Peter Sellers comedy “The Party,” directed by Blake Edwards, is a gem of a film if you’ve never seen it. The house of Mr. Clutterbuck serves as the central location of the film. The exterior of the house can be found near West Hollywood, California. The interiors were a set build at the former Samuel Goldwyn Studios (7200 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046).
LOCATION: 9271 Robin Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90069
Near the end of the film, Hrundi V. Bakshi, played by Sellers, drops Michele Monet, played by Claudine Longet, off at her apartment, which can also be found near West Hollywood.
LOCATION: 1427 N Poinsettia Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90046
The 1999 teen comedy “She’s All That,” starring Rachel Leigh Cook and Freddie Prinze Jr., was filmed entirely in Sourthern California. Laney Boggs, played by Cook, lives at this house in Redondo Beach.
LOCATION: 507 Paseo De La Playa, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
The home was only used for exterior shots. Interior shots were filmed just across the street at 504 Paseo De La Playa, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
The 1993 film “Last Action Hero” was shot mostly in Southern California, with a few additional scenes filmed in New York City. Early in the film, Jack Slater, played by Arnold Schwarzenegger, faces off against his nemesis, The Ripper, played by Tom Noonan. These scenes were filmed at the Culver Hotel in Culver City.
LOCATION: 9400 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
A magic ticket enters Danny, played by Austin O’Brien, into the movie. He proceeds to try to convince Slater, unsuccessfully, that he too is in a movie. Danny takes Slater to a video store in an attempt to point out other movies Arnold Schwarzenegger has appeared in. After coming across a standee for “Terminator 2: Judgment Day,” Danny is shocked to see Sylvester Stallone on the image instead. These scenes were filmed at the Malibu Colony Plaza in Malibu. The two continue arguing out front after they leave the video store.
LOCATION: 23705 Malibu Rd, Malibu, CA 90265
Tony Vivaldi, played by Anthony Quinn, lives at this Mailbu estate.
LOCATION: 28824 Cliffside Dr, Malibu, CA 90265
Jack Slater’s house can be found in Sherman Oaks. A large gate has been built around the front, obscuring most of the view.
LOCATION: 3831 Oakfield Dr, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
This angle of the back of the home, also seen in the film, remains a bit more visible.
Late in the film, a mob funeral is held at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach.
LOCATION: 200 S Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802
Reacher can be seen driving his car across the water here.
Here is the entrance to the hotel, where Benedict, played by Charles Dance, is seen.
In the 2003 David Spade comedy, “Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star,” Dickie, played by Spade, tries to recapture his lost youth by staying with his family at their home. The house can be found in Pasadena, California. It is located just a couple houses away from the home from the film “Rumor Has It…“
The 1980s film “Some Kind of Wonderful,” written by John Hughes, was filmed entirely around Southern California. Amanda, played by Lea Thompson, lives at this house located in Wilmington.
LOCATION: 1319 W E St, Wilmington, CA 90744
Here is another view of the home.
Keith, played by Eric Stoltz, lives at this home, also located in Wilmington.
LOCATION: 1441 W I St, Wilmington, CA 90744
The high school scenes were filmed at the San Pedro High School.
LOCATION: 1001 W 15th St, San Pedro, CA 90731
Hardy Jenn’s house can be found in Central Los Angeles.
In the 2004 sci-fi action film “I, Robot,” Detective Del Spooner, played by Will Smith, is attacked by robots while he is driving this Audi RSQ. Specifically developed for the film, the vehicle could be seen at the Peterson Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, California, which ran an exhibit entitled “Hollywood Dream Machines: Vehicles Of Science Fiction and Fantasy” from May 2019 through May 2020.
LOCATION: Peterson Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
While it’s obvious that an animated show such as “The Simpsons” does not have any actual filming locations, there are a few real world replicas that do a good job of recreating the town of Springfield.
A full scale recreation of The Simpsons house was built in Henderson, Nevada, just outside of Las Vegas. The house was designed to be an exact replica, with the builders studying over 100 episodes for the series in an attempt to match every detail. When the house was first unveiled, it was painted in the same colors as the show. The home was built as part of a promotional contest in 1997 from the TV network, where the winner could choose between having the house or the cash value of the property at the time, $75,000. The winner ended up choosing the latter and the home went up for sale and became just another private home. There is even an image of Homer by series creator Matt Groening drawn into the cement of the sidewalk leading to the front door. If only a fan with more enthusiasm for the show had won, the home could have been turned into a tourist attraction for fans to come and visit. Nevertheless, looking at the outer facade of the home, you can still see the resemblance to the cartoon.
LOCATION: 712 Red Bark Ln, Henderson, NV 89011
Something much better suited for fans of the show is the Springfield area of Universal Studios Hollywood. Many recreations of the show exist there, in the form of restaurants, rides and stores. Here is a sign welcoming guests to Springfield.
LOCATION: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608
Here is Moe’s Tavern, with the Springfield sign and power plant in the background.
Here is Barney inside Moe’s Tavern, looking for a refill.
Here is the Kwik-E-Mart.
Millhouse is outside enjoying a beverage.
Krusty Buger.
Lard Lad Donuts, the mascot for which is something of a hybrid between Bob’s Big Boy and Randy’s Donuts.
Here is the Springfield Police Station, where Eddie and Lou keep an eye on things.
Meanwhile, Snake is escaping the jail directly above them.
Nearby, Chief Wiggum has crashed his police car into a pole.
Here is the Springfield Department of Motor Vehicles, where Patty and Selma work.
Here is the office of Dr. Nick Riviera.
Disco Stu has closed up shop due to an injury.
Krustyland, where The Simpsons Ride is located.
Cletus is running a chicken restaurant.
Here’s a Duff’s hot dog shop, with the brewery in the background.
Last, but not least, we leave you with the Bumblebee Man’s taco truck.
The 2002 Adam Sandler comedy “Mr. Deeds” was largely filmed in New York City, with a few scenes filmed in California. Longfellow Deeds, played by Adam Sandler, takes Babe Bennett, played by Winona Ryder, to Bethesda Terrace and Fountain in Central Park. This area has been seen in countless films, such as “Home Alone 2: Lost In New York,” “The Avengers,” “John Wick,” “Elf,” “Ms. 45” and dozens more.
LOCATION: 72 Terrace Dr, New York, NY 10021 (inside Central Park)
Babe tells Longfellow she grew up in this home, which can be found in Pasadena, California.
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