Movie Locations

Ever wondered where a movie was filmed? Does the location seem familiar to you? The greater Los Angeles area is home to numerous movie studios and, as such, is also a “stand-in” for so many locations. In my searches for locations, I’ve come across a few really good sites that have either identified the locations or even gone so far as to “recreate” them in a manner.

Then and Now Movie Locations – Covers numerous movies and locations, not all in California

Dat Scene – Recreates movie scenes and shows the locations. Mostly Southern California.

Do you have any sites to share?

Los Angeles Street Names

A reader informed me about a really interesting website on the origins of street names in the Los Angeles area. You can find it at – https://lastreetnames.com/ .

New Video – Piru Gorge and Pyramid Lake

Former US 99 followed a very scenic path over the mountains north of Los Angeles. Follow the Historic Highway 99 Association of California on a journey through the mountains, down the canyons, and beneath Pyramid Lake. Learn what was there before I-5 and what it took to build both roads.

Ridge Route Preservation Organization Needs Your Help!

The Ridge Route Preservation Organization needs your help! They have posted a video on their Clean Up The Ridge Route project and are looking for volunteers! Check out their website – https://ridgeroute.org and the video for more details.

Ridge Route February 2024 Update Video

In early and mid-February 2024, the Ridge Route Preservation Organization went on a field survey trip over the Ridge Route to assess damage. They took a lot of videos and put together an overview of what they saw.

Come join the Ridge Route Preservation Organization on their journey over the Ridge Route.

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