grease (1978) filming locations
“Grease” (1978, dir. Randal Kleiser) is a musical that tells the love story of Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsen. Here is what some of the movie locations of the film look like today:
““You’re a fake and a phony and I wish I’d never laid eyes on you.””
Sandy and danny on the australian beach
While in the film Sandy and Danny are supposed to be on a beach in Australia, the scenes were actually filmed at Leo Carillo State Beach located at 35000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA.
On a map, the exact part of the beach where Sandy and Danny spend their summer together is located exactly to the right of Lifeguard Station no. 3 (pictured below) and Sequit Point.
Photo Credits:
Screenshots from “Grease” (1978), Paramount Pictures
Leo Carillo State Beach - Google Maps 2021
Rydell high (exterior)
Exterior portions of Rydell High were filmed at Venice High School located at 13000 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA.
Some of the scenes filmed at this school include the reunion of the T-Birds at the beginning of the school year, the iconic musical number “Summer Lovin’,” and Danny trying out for various sports teams.
Photo Credits:
Screenshots from “Grease” (1978), Paramount Pictures
Frenchie’s house
Sandy and the Pink Ladies attend a slumber party at Frenchie’s house located at 4524 Kingswell Ave, Los Angeles, CA.
*This is a private residence. Please do not trespass or disturb the homeowners/neighborhood.*
Photo Credits:
Screenshots from “Grease” (1978), Paramount Pictures
Frenchie’s House - Google Maps 2021
Frosty Palace
The local hangout Frosty Palace was actually built on the New York backlot of Paramount Pictures located at 5555 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA.
Although it is said that the original backlot that “Grease” filmed on was destroyed in a fire in the 1980s, below are some images of what New York street looks like today at Paramount Pictures Studios.
Photo Credits:
Screenshots from “Grease” (1978), Paramount Pictures
National bandstand dance
While the exterior scenes of Rydell High School were filmed at Venice High School, the interior scenes were filmed at Huntington Park High School located at 6020 Miles Ave, Huntington Park, CA.
The memorable National Bandstand Dance was filmed in the gym of this school.
Photo Credits:
Screenshots from “Grease” (1978), Paramount Pictures
Huntington Park High School - Google Maps 2021
Drive-in Movie Theater
Danny, Sandy, and the others go to the Drive-In, which was the former Pickwick Drive-In Theater that was once located at 1100 W. Alameda Ave, Burbank, CA.
Photo Credits:
Screenshots from “Grease” (1978), Paramount Pictures
Drive-In Movie Theater - Google Maps 2021
Thunder Road
When Danny and Leo are racing for pink slips on Thunder Road, they are driving from the 1st to 6th Street Bridges, Los Angeles, CA.
Photo Credits:
Screenshots from “Grease” (1978), Paramount Pictures
1st and 6th Street Bridges - Google Maps 2021
Rydell high carnival
The Rydell High Carnival was filmed in the football and track field at John Marshall High School located at 3939 Tracy St, Los Angeles, CA.
Photo Credits:
Screenshots from “Grease” (1978), Paramount Pictures
John Marshall High School - Google Maps 2021
