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La La Land (2016)

Where La La Land says it takes place, and where it was really shot.

Mia and Seb's Los Angeles: a freeway dance, a studio lot and a hillside house that is not in the hills

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Scenes and places

The freeway gridlock dance (2016)

Stuck in an LA gridlock, drivers climb out of their cars and sing. Mia and Seb first cross paths here.

Set in LA freeway interchange — Stuck in traffic, drivers climb out of their cars and burst into song. Google Maps · Apple Maps

Elevated ramps about 100 ft up, closed for two days of shooting.

Filmed at Judge Harry Pregerson Interchange (I-105 / I-110) — Shot on a closed-off portion of two carpool connector ramps. Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: A working freeway interchange; view it from the nearby Metro station, not on foot on the ramps.

The Hollywood Hills party (2016)

Mia goes to a party in the hills; her car ends up towed and she walks off. Seb is playing piano nearby.

Set in A house party in the Hollywood Hills — Mia is dragged to a party in the hills and walks off when her car is towed. Google Maps · Apple Maps

Owners are Adene Lacy and her husband; the house is in the San Fernando Valley.

Filmed at 4533 Estrondo Dr, Encino — The party house; the backyard pool is the main area used. Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: Private house in a residential street; view from the public road only.

The Warner Bros. lot cafe (2016)

Mia works at a lot cafe; Seb shows up and they walk past famous sets.

Set in Coffee shop on the studio lot — Mia works at a cafe on the lot, and Seb walks in. Google Maps · Apple Maps

Burbank studio backlot.

Filmed at Warner Bros. Studios, Burbank — Filmed on the lot where Mia works. Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: Visit by the studio tour.

The Griffith Observatory date (2016)

After an interrupted screening they continue the date at the observatory; the night ends in their first kiss.

Set in Griffith Observatory — The date continues at the observatory and ends in their first kiss. Google Maps · Apple Maps

1935 Art Deco landmark.

Filmed at Griffith Observatory — Filmed on site. Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: Open to the public in Griffith Park.

Seb's jazz club by the sea (2016)

Seb plays at a jazz spot by the sea as his gig life takes off.

Set in Seb's jazz club and the pier — Seb plays at a jazz spot by the sea; a pier number sits in the montage. Google Maps · Apple Maps

Hermosa Beach, south of Los Angeles.

Filmed at Hermosa Beach Pier — Where Seb sings 'City of Stars'. Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: Public pier, walkable from the beach.

Filmed at Lighthouse Cafe, 30 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach — The jazz club interior and exterior. Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: A working jazz club near the pier.

Filmed at Rialto Theatre, South Pasadena — The summer romance stroll Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Colorado Street Bridge, Pasadena — The summer romance stroll Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Chateau Marmont exterior, West Hollywood — Mia's hotel Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Orcutt Ranch, West Hills — Mia's hotel (interior) Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Angels Flight, Los Angeles — The romance montage Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Grand Central Market, Los Angeles — Exploring LA Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Watts Towers, Los Angeles — Exploring LA Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at The Blind Donkey, 149 Linden Ave, Long Beach — Seb's club (interior) Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Smoke House, Burbank — The holiday jingle restaurant Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at 'You Are A Star' mural, 1648 Wilcox Ave, Hollywood — The holiday jingle restaurant (exterior) Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at El Cordova (formerly Rose Towers), 1728 E 3rd St, Long Beach — Mia's apartment (exterior) Google Maps · Apple Maps

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