los angeles locations

food & drink

grand central market

Grand Central Market brings together the diverse cuisines and cultures of Los Angeles.
This market is the epicenter of the high-low culture that Los Angeles pulls off so well.

pink’s hotdogs

RANDY’S DONUTS

in-n-out

In-N-Out is a very iconic burger chain with many locations throughout L.A.
This one near LAX is famous for the planes that land overhead, making it a perfect location for this project

alfred coffee

Since opening on Melrose Place in 2013, Alfred Coffee has become famous for the phrase “But first, coffee”. Most venues have the famous slogan displayed on the exterior of the buildings, making it easy to shoot there without needing permission from staff

MEXICAN STREET FOOD

There are countless taco trucks and street food vendors throughout LA that are famous for their amazing Mexican food.
The ideal vendors will depend on which other locations we are shooting at.

NIGHTLIFE & MUSIC

THE TROUBADOUR

Named one of the best rock clubs by Rolling Stone, the legendary Troubadour is a world-renowned venue and premier music destination for established and rising artists

HOTEL CAFE

Another iconic music venue, Hotel Cafe is known for discovering unknown talent as well as for the big-name acts that come here to do small, intimate performances

hollywood bowl

BEAUTY & ESSEX

A high-end cocktail bar with a secret entrance hidden behind the counter of a pawn shop / jewellery store

CHATEAU MARMONT

walt disney concert hall

shopping

melrose place

A picturesque section of Melrose Ave with high-end stores surrounded by leafy streets

melrose ave

Melrose Ave between Fairfax & La Cienega is a slightly grungy area famous for its edgy streetware and popular thrift stores

melrose trading post

(Sundays only)

rodeo drive

two rodeo

This is a private property and would require a location fee to shoot there with models. However, we could shoot it for free on the non-talent day.

3rd street promenade

arts & culture

the broad museum

lacma

dodgers stadium

the magic castle

iconic spots & landmarks

beachwood canyon drive

beverly hills hotel

beverly hills signs

In addition to the famous BH sign on Rodeo Drive (1st pic below), the city has many other smaller signs that would be easier to shoot for free.

DOWNTOWN ARTS DISTRICT

malibu pier

venice beach

mulholland drive / runyon canyon

Mulholland Drive has a number of scenic outlooks with amazing views of the city. It is easy to jump out and take photos at multiple places along the drive.
One of the stops along Mulholland Drive is the famous hiking spot Runyon Canyon

santa monica pier

sunset junction

palm trees

There are many places around LA where we can capture the iconic palm trees in the background.
We could choose the palm trees to use based on the other locations we end up going with.

ROOFTOP

I have private access to a rooftop in Silver Lake with pretty amazing views of the Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory and mountains.
If we need an affordable rooftop to capture views in the background the team would be welcome to shoot here.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

cycling on the pacific coast highway