The Little Rascals (1994)

The 1994 remake of “The Little Rascals” was filmed around Southern California. Spanky’s house, seen in the opening of the film, can be found in Burbank. Most of the homes seen in the film are likewise located in Burbank. Thanks to Back to the Filming Location for identifying this location.

LOCATION: 1063 E Providencia Ave, Burbank, CA 91501

Petey the dog can be seen running through a neighborhood and passing by a local market. The building has since been remodeled, but some of the buildings across the street still match up how they appear in the film.

LOCATION: 448 N 6th St, Burbank, CA 91501

We made it to Froggy’s house just before what appeared to be imminent remodeling or demolition. The home is fenced off and seemingly abandoned, with no trespassing signs, but remained very similar to how it appeared in the film. It is actually located right next to Alfalfa’s house, covered later in this article. Thanks again to Back to the Filming Location for identifying this location, as well as Alfalfa’s house.

LOCATION: 537 E Palm Ave, Burbank, CA 91501

The boys’ “He-Man Womun Haters Club” formerly sat on a hillside overlooking Downtown Los Angeles. The location was on Figueroa Terrace, but as is the case with most open land in Los Angeles from decades ago, the area has since been developed. Here is the general vicinity where the clubhouse would have been.

LOCATION: 1031 Figueroa Terrace, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Looking the opposite direction at N Beaudry Ave, the road can actually be seen in the background of several shots of the clubhouse, such as when Waldo leaves with Darla.

The canal where Alfalfa serenades Darla can be found at the Venice Canals near Venice Beach. This location still largely looks the same as it did in the film. There are numerous bridges in the neighborhood. The boys eavesdrop over their boat at the bridge connecting Linnie Canal to Court C. The exact same bridge has also appeared in some very different films, including “A Nightmare On Elm Street” and Oliver Stone’s “The Doors.”

LOCATION: The bridge between Linnie Canal / Court C, Venice, CA 90291 (GPS coordinates: 33°59’07.2″N 118°27’52.4″W)

Alfalfa walks along the curb holding flowers at this street corner, when he suddenly runs into some bullies.

LOCATION: 520 S Bel Aire Dr, Burbank, CA 91501

Alfalfa runs from the bullies up this alley, located at the same location as the above image.

Alfalfa continues running from the bullies, finally eluding them at an auto painting shop.

LOCATION: 5600 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601

Darla’s house can be found back in Burbank. The house was painted white in the film. Alfalfa brings Darla flowers, when he is suddenly interrupted by Waldo and his dog.

LOCATION: 537 Delaware Rd, Burbank, CA 91504

When a fire breaks out at the clubhouse, Buckwheat and Porky rush to a phone booth to call the fire station, but give up when they can’t remember the number for 9-1-1. They walk away, not noticing a fire station directly across the street. This scene was filmed in North Hollywood.

LOCATION: 5320 Tujunga Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91601

The boys grab a fire hose from this building.

LOCATION: 515 E Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91501

Spanky takes Alfalfa to Darla’s ballet recital, where he insists Alfalfa break up with her. This scene was filmed at the famous Castle Green Apartments in Pasadena. The scene was shot on the side of the property facing S Raymond Ave. The boys are seen walking down this entrance, with the Stats Floral Supply building visible behind them (the white, painted letters are no longer there).

LOCATION: 99 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105

The boys wait outside for Darla for a bit, but have to flee inside to escape some bullies by disguising themselves as ballerinas. Most of this area is obscured by fencing and hedges from the street, but you can see into the property from a couple spots. Castle Green has been featured in countless films, such as “True Romance,” “The Sting,” “Wild At Heart,” “Deja Vu,” “Sneakers,” “Bugsy,” “The Last Samurai,” “Puppet Master” and many more.

Alfalfa’s house can be found in Burbank, located beside Froggy’s house. Much like Froggy’s house, it is fenced off and abandoned, with remodeling or demolition seemingly imminent.

LOCATION: 529 E Palm Ave, Burbank, CA 91501

Although they are never seen in the film as being located next to one another, here is the proximity of Alfalfa and Froggy’s homes to one another.

After having an arguement, Alfalfa and Spanky are seen unknowingly passing each other, as Alfalfa walks next to the wall at the street level, while Spanky passes behind the fence line on the school grounds. The school seen in the background is John Muir Middle School (1111 N Kenneth Rd, Burbank, CA 91504). Thanks once more to Back to the Filming Location for identifying this location.

LOCATION: N 7th Pl / Delaware Rd, Burbank, CA 91504 (behind John Muir Middle School)

Role Models (2008)

The 2008 comedy “Role Models,” starring Paul Rudd and Seann William Scott, was filmed around Southern California.  The Minotaur energy drink headquarters can be found in Santa Monica.

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LOCATION: 2800 Donald Douglas Loop N, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Danny and Wheeler, played by Rudd and Scott respectively, go to El Segundo High School in an attempt to sell Minotaur drinks.  The same high school has been featured in many films, including “WarGames,” “Superbad” and “The Babysitter.”

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LOCATION: 640 Main St, El Segundo, CA 90245

Danny argues with a coffee shop barista at this Pasadena establishment.  The same building appears in the film “Lady Bird” and is located just across the street from the South Pasadena Public Library, which was seen in the Rob Zombie remake of “Halloween.”

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LOCATION: 1019 El Centro St, South Pasadena, CA 91030

Danny and Wheeler also visit the Walter Reed Middle School in North Hollywood.  This same school was seen in the films “License To Drive” and “Accepted,” as well as the TV shows “Malcolm in the Middle” and “7th Heaven.”

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LOCATION: 4525 Irvine Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91602

Wheeler’s house is located at the Venice Canals near Venice Beach.

LOCATION: 2420 Strongs Dr, Venice, CA 90291

Danny talks King Argotron into allowing Augie back into a role playing party at The Burger Hole.  This scene was filmed in South Pasadena. The same restautant also appears in the film “Old School,” as well as such TV shows as “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” “Scandal” and “The X-Files.”

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LOCATION: 601 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030

Ronnie locks Wheeler out of the vehicle at Ed’s Mini Mart.

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LOCATION: 825 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Ronnie’s house can be found in Marina Del Rey. Most of the home is now obscured by large hedges.

LOCATION: 3111 Stanford Ave, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

Augie’s house can be found in Venice.  A small fence has since been built around the property.

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LOCATION: 822 Valita St, Venice, CA 90291

The Sturdy Wings Center can also be found in Venice.

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LOCATION: 2232 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA 90291

Danny’s house can be found in Los Angeles.

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LOCATION: 1169 Hi Point St, Los Angeles, CA 90035

A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984)

One of the more well-known filming locations in Los Angeles is the house from Wes Craven’s 1984 horror classic, “A Nightmare On Elm Street.”  The house can be found, not on Elm Street, but a road just off of Hollywood Blvd, called Genesee Ave.

The house of Nancy Thompson, played by Heather Langenkamp, it a fairly popular spot and receives a regular stream of visitors and fans of the films.

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LOCATION: 1428 N Genesee Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Just across the street, you’ll find the house of Glen Lantz, played by a young Johnny Depp.

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LOCATION: 1419 N Genesee Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

The high school seen in the film is John Marshall High School.  A regular location in film and television, it has also appeared in such movies as “Rebel Without A Cause,” “Pretty In Pink,” “Can’t Hardly Wait,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Bachelor Party,” “Grosse Pointe Blank,” “Grease” and “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” as well as such TV shows as “Boy Meets World,” “Boston Public” and many more.  It was even used in the Van Halen music video for “Hot For Teacher.”

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LOCATION: 3939 Tracy St, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Tina Gray’s house can be found in Venice.

LOCATION: 620 Milwood Ave, Venice, CA 90291

In the alley behind Tina’s house, you’d find the location where Freddy chases her.

LOCATION: Milwood Ct / Electric Ct, Venice, CA 90291

The cemetery seen in the film is Evergreen Cemetery, in particular the Ivy Chapel, which is located near the back of the grounds.  The cemetery closes early, so if you’d like to see it, don’t plan for an evening visit.

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LOCATION: 204 N Evergreen Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90033

The bridge where Nancy and Glen discuss dreams can be found at the Venice Canals near Venice Beach. The bridge they stand on connects Linnie Canal to Court C. The same bridge is seen in the Oliver Stone film “The Doors,” as well as “The Little Rascals.”

LOCATION: The bridge between Linnie Canal / Court C, Venice, CA 90291 (GPS coordinates: 33.985319, -118.464566)

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