Where was American Graffiti filmed?
American Graffiti was filmed in the United States. We hold 7 confirmed locations, including Petaluma Boulevard North, Mel's Drive-In and Old Opera House. 5 of them are open to visitors.
On screen: used car lot is McNear Building, Petaluma and State Movie Theater is Mystic Theater, Petaluma.
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Petaluma Boulevard NorthPetaluma · United StatesTeens cruise the main drag- Mel's Drive-InSan Francisco · United StatesFamous drive-in diner
- Tamalpais High SchoolMill Valley · United StatesHigh school location
- Old Opera HousePetaluma · United StatesCurt joins the Pharaohs
- McNear BuildingPetaluma · United StatesUsed car lot beside building · as used car lot
Mystic TheaterPetaluma · United StatesFictional State Movie Theater · as State Movie Theater- Fourth StreetSan Rafael · United StatesEarly shoot on downtown street
Common questions
Where was American Graffiti filmed?
American Graffiti was filmed in the United States. We hold 7 confirmed locations, including Petaluma Boulevard North, Mel's Drive-In and Old Opera House. 5 of them are open to visitors. On screen: used car lot is McNear Building, Petaluma and State Movie Theater is Mystic Theater, Petaluma.
Can you visit the American Graffiti filming locations?
5 of the 7 locations are open to visitors. The rest are private homes, working studios or restricted sites — each page says which.
How many American Graffiti filming locations are there?
We hold 7 confirmed locations across 1 country.
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