When Sebastian, a pianist, and Mia, an actress, follow their passion and achieve success in their respective fields, they find themselves torn between their love for each other and their careers.
Grand Central Market, 317, South Broadway, Gallery Row, Historic Core, Downtown, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90013, United States of America
Scene: (Mia & Sebastian eat at a bar-style restaurant)
Pasadena Civic Center District, East Union Street, Old Pasadena, Pasadena Council District 3, Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, 91129, United States of America
Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater, Griffith Observatory Loading Access, Los Feliz Neighborhood Council District, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90027, United States of America
Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920, Valencia Boulevard, The Bungalows, Valencia, Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, California, 91355, United States of America
Scene: (as Boulder City)
Knucklehead Hollywood, Santa Monica Boulevard, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90038, United States of America
8404, Willis Avenue, Panorama City, Panorama City Neighborhood Council District, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 91402, United States of America
7837, Willis Avenue, Panorama City, Panorama City Neighborhood Council District, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 91402, United States of America
8453, Lullaby Lane, Panorama City, Panorama City Neighborhood Council District, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 91402, United States of America
2223, Fern Dell Drive, Los Feliz Neighborhood Council District, Los Feliz, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90068, United States of America
Scene: (part of walking sequence with heavy greenery)
La La Land is a love letter to Los Angeles, and it filmed in the city’s most romantic corners: a Griffith Park road at magic hour, a Pasadena bridge, the Watts Towers, an old Hollywood diner. Damien Chazelle’s musical uses the real LA as its dance floor.
Where was La La Land filmed?
The film was shot across Los Angeles – from Griffith Park and the Hollywood Hills to Pasadena, Hermosa Beach and downtown – celebrating the city’s landmarks in a way few modern films do.
Every La La Land location, explained
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Mount Hollywood Drive – the sunset dance
The famous “A Lovely Night” dance at dusk was shot on Mount Hollywood Drive in Griffith Park, with the city glittering below.
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Colorado Street Bridge and Pasadena
Pasadena’s landmark Colorado Street Bridge features, along with other classic Los Angeles-area architecture.
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The Watts Towers and Grand Central Market
The film celebrates LA history at the Watts Towers and the bustling Grand Central Market downtown, with the Chateau Marmont among its Hollywood haunts.
4
Hermosa Beach and the pier
Seaside scenes used Hermosa Beach, adding the Southern California coast to the film’s tour of the city.
Planning a visit
La La Land is a genuine LA tour: Griffith Park and its observatory, the Colorado Street Bridge in Pasadena, the Watts Towers and Grand Central Market are all open and iconic parts of Los Angeles – you could trace the film’s high points in a single sunny day.
La La Land Fun Facts
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The sunset dance is in Griffith Park The “A Lovely Night” number was filmed on Mount Hollywood Drive overlooking Los Angeles.
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A love letter to LA landmarks The film features the Watts Towers, Grand Central Market, the Colorado Street Bridge and more.
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The Griffith Observatory features The planetarium dance sequence uses the landmark Griffith Observatory.
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An Oscar-winning musical La La Land won six Academy Awards, including Best Director for Damien Chazelle.
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Shot around real Los Angeles Rather than sets, the film used genuine LA locations to celebrate the city.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the sunset dance scene?
On Mount Hollywood Drive in Griffith Park, overlooking the city.
Can you visit the La La Land locations?
Yes – Griffith Park, the Colorado Street Bridge, the Watts Towers and Grand Central Market are all open to the public.
Where is the planetarium scene?
At the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles.
Was La La Land filmed in real LA?
Yes – the film deliberately used genuine Los Angeles landmarks throughout.
