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The trilogy’s dazzling middle chapter leaps between 1985, a neon 2015 and an alternate hell-scape Hill Valley – and filmed it all around Los Angeles, with the Universal backlot as the ever-changing town square.
Where was Back to the Future Part II filmed?
Back to the Future Part II was filmed across Los Angeles – the Universal backlot as Hill Valley, with Whittier, El Monte and South Pasadena.
Every Back to the Future Part II location, explained
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Hill Valley – the Universal backlot
The ever-changing town square used the famous Universal Studios backlot in Los Angeles.
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Hilldale 2015 – El Monte
Marty’s future neighbourhood used El Monte, east of Los Angeles.
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Biff’s house – South Pasadena
Biff’s home used a house in South Pasadena.
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Hill Valley High – Whittier
The high school used Whittier, as in the earlier films.
Planning a visit
The Universal Studios backlot – the heart of Hill Valley – can be glimpsed on the studio tour, while Whittier and South Pasadena are real Los Angeles suburbs.
Back to the Future Part II Fun Facts
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Hill Valley is Universal The town square used the Universal Studios backlot in Los Angeles.
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A vision of 2015 The film’s playful predictions – hoverboards, self-lacing shoes – became famous.
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Filmed back-to-back Parts II and III were shot together in one long production.
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A darker timeline The film imagines an alternate, dystopian Hill Valley ruled by Biff.
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Fox and Lloyd Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd return as Marty and Doc.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Back to the Future Part II filmed?
Across Los Angeles – the Universal backlot as Hill Valley, with Whittier, El Monte and South Pasadena.
Where is Hill Valley?
The Universal Studios backlot in Los Angeles.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – the Universal backlot features on the studio tour.
