Good girl Sandy Olsson and greaser Danny Zuko fell in love over the summer. When they unexpectedly discover they're now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance?
John Marshall High School, 3939, Tracy Street, Los Feliz Neighborhood Council District, Los Feliz, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90027, United States of America
JO Pass Trail, Tulare County, California, United States of America
The all-singing, all-dancing 1950s musical is pure Los Angeles – Rydell High was two real LA high schools, the drag race roared through the concrete channel of the LA River, and it all opens on a Malibu beach.
Where was Grease filmed?
Grease was filmed across Los Angeles – Venice High School as Rydell High, the LA River for Thunder Road, and Malibu for the beach.
Every Grease location, explained
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Rydell High – Venice High School
The school’s exteriors used Venice High School in Los Angeles, with the carnival finale at John Marshall High.
2
Thunder Road – the LA River
The famous drag race used the concrete channel of the Los Angeles River, around the 6th Street Viaduct.
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The beach – Malibu
The opening ‘Summer Nights’ romance used a Malibu beach.
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The dance-off – Huntington Park
The big dance contest used the Park Theatre in Huntington Park.
Planning a visit
Venice High School, the Los Angeles River and the beaches of Malibu are real, accessible Los Angeles spots behind the musical.
Grease Fun Facts
1
Rydell is Venice High The school’s exteriors are the real Venice High School in Los Angeles.
2
The race is the LA River Thunder Road was filmed in the concrete channel of the Los Angeles River.
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Older 'teenagers' Many of the leads were well into their late 20s or 30s during filming.
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A soundtrack juggernaut The Grease soundtrack became one of the best-selling of all time.
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Travolta and Newton-John The film paired John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John as Danny and Sandy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Grease filmed?
Across Los Angeles – Venice High School as Rydell High, the LA River for Thunder Road, and Malibu for the beach.
What school is Rydell High?
Venice High School in Los Angeles (with John Marshall High for the finale).
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Venice High School, the LA River and Malibu are accessible.
