Welcome to another edition of “Reel Places“: my travel guide series for anyone who’s ever wished they could step inside their favorite film! This time, I’m calling all final girls, slasher fans, and horror nerds for an epic Halloween (1978) themed guide.

Despite popular bellief, Halloween wasn’t filmed in Illinois. It was filmed right here in sunny Los Angeles! And surprisingly? Many of the original filming locations still exist and are hiding in plain sight. If you’re the type to celebrate spooky season with a movie marathon and a themed getaway, here’s how to turn your next LA trip into a Michael Myers-style sightseeing tour.

Sights

South Pasadena & Sierra Madre: Halloween Movie Filming Locations

If you’re searching for Halloween moving filming locations, this is where it all begins. The sleepy suburban setting of Halloween was brought to life in South Pasadena, with its wide lawns, leafy streets, and 1970s homes that still look like movie sets. Just northeast in Sierra Madre, you’ll find the cemetery that helped seal the illusion.

Laurie Strode’s House

Address: 1103 Fairview Avenue at Oxley Street in South Pasadena, CA
Type: Halloween Movie Filming Locations
One of the most iconic houses in horror film history. Still a private home, but unmistakable

Lynda’s House + The Hedge

Address: 1027 Montrose Avenue in South Pasadena, CA
Type: Halloween Movie Filming Locations
This street corner is where we first catch a glimpse of Michael Myers, standing silently behind a hedge. It’s a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment in the film, but the real thing is still standing!

Michael Myer’s House

Address: 1000 Mission Street in South Pasadena CA
Type: Halloween Movie Filming Locations
The original home of the boogeyman himself. Once slated for demolition, the Myers house was relocated and restored. Today, it sits eerily close to a busy intersection, looking oddly out of place in the daylight. It’s now home to a local business, but horror fans will instantly recognize that blank, staring facade.

Nichol’s Hardware Store

Address: 966 Mission Street in South Pasadena, CA
Type: Halloween Movie Filming Locations
Michael’s first “errand run.” Still operating, and worth a stop for horror trivia alone.

Pioneer Cemetery

Address: 553 East Sierra Madre Boulevard in Sierra Madre, CA
Type: Halloween Movie Filming Locations
Used as the fictional Haddonfield Cemetery, this quiet plot of land in Sierra Madre is full of character. Old headstones and mountain views give it just the right mix of peaceful and eerie.

Hollywood & West Hollywood: Halloween Movie Filming Locations and Aesthetic Spots

From final-girl showdowns to full-blown haunted attractions, this part of LA offers a few more Halloween moving filming locations and gives you both the cinematic ending and a chance to step into horror yourself. Whether you’re retracing Laurie’s frantic footsteps or screaming your way through an immersive experience, this area brings the thrills.

The Doyle & Wallace Houses

Address: 1530 & 1537 Orange Grove Avenue in West Hollywood, CA
Type: Halloween Movie Filming Locations
The quiet suburban street that hosted Halloween’s most chilling scenes. These two homes, where Laurie babysat and where the murders occurred, are directly across from each other and still intact. Spooky just to stand in front of.

Escape Hotel Hollywood

Address: 6633 Hollywood Blvd in Hollywood, CA
Type: Aesthetic Spot
If you want to be in the horror movie, not just revisit one, this theatrical escape room set in a haunted hotel delivers. Every room tells a different story—and some of them might follow you out.

Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights

Address: Universal City (just north of Hollywood), CA
Type: Aesthetic Spot
The biggest Halloween attraction in LA. With ever-changing mazes based on major horror franchises (including Halloween in previous years!), it’s the perfect adrenaline-pumping end to your day.

Accommodations

Shopping

You’ve hunted down the Halloween movie filming locations, now it’s time to shop like a horror fan. Magnolia Boulevard in Burbank is a goldmine for spooky retail therapy, packed with vintage shops, horror-themed boutiques, and curiosities you didn’t know you needed. Whether you’re looking for a screen-accurate Michael Myers mask, retro Halloween decor, or just the perfect creepy-cute souvenir, this stretch of Burbank turns browsing into an adventure. It’s walkable, weird, and wonderfully on-theme.

Halloween Town

Address: 2921 and 3021 W Magnolia Blvd in Burbank, CA
Part costume shop, part curated horror home decor wonderland. Halloween Town is actually split into a few separate storefronts (Costumes, Kids, and Home/Holiday) all offering a massive selection of masks, vintage-style decorations, and spooky seasonal goods. If you’ve ever wanted your house to look like a Halloween movie set, start here.

Killer Fitness

Address: 822 N Hollywood Way in Burbank, CA
Only in LA would you find a slasher-themed fitness studio where you can work out with fog machines, flashing lights, and Michael Myers lurking in the corner. Killer Fitness combines ’80s horror aesthetics with bootcamp-style workouts, and they go all in on the vibe. It’s a hilarious, high-energy way to sweat between sightseeing!

The Mystic Museum

Address: 3204 W Magnolia Blvd in Burbank, CA
Part vintage shop, part mini museum, part immersive experience. The Mystic Museum is known for its rotating exhibits (past ones have included The Craft, Scream, and a full 90s video store replica), plus a huge selection of occult art, retro oddities, and horror collectibles. Great for browsing, photo ops, or adding a little witchy energy to your trip.

Food

Even slasher fans have to eat. Luckily, Burbank and North Hollywood deliver on horror-themed bites too. Along Magnolia Blvd and Lankershim Blvd respectively, you’ll find cafes, shops and restaurants that embrace the spooky aesthetic year-round: think bloody good snacks, haunted decor, and menus with a wink toward the macabre. It’s the perfect mid-day break between filming locations, or a fun place to end the day with a scream (or at least a bone-chilling juice).

Bone Juice

Address: 3601 W Magnolia Blvd in Burbank, CA
Don’t let the name scare you…it’s plant-based. This horror-themed juice bar offers a killer lineup of smoothies, elixirs, acai bowls, and wellness shots. Think cold-pressed goodness with a creepy twist. Great for a quick recharge between shops or to recover from your Killer Fitness workout next door.

The Horror Boodega

Address: 3116 W Magnolia Blvd #104 in Burbank, CA
Part horror museum, part convenience store, part fever dream. This tightly packed little shop is filled with themed candy, drinks, snacks, collectibles, and references to classic slashers. It’s not a full meal stop, but it’s perfect for picking up something weird, wonderful, and probably sugar-coated.

Horror Vibes Coffee

Address: 5251 Lankershim Blvd in North Hollywood, CA
A cozy coffee shop that feels like it was made for horror nerds. The menu features slasher-inspired drinks (The Babysitter Chiller is even inspired by Laurie Strode!), plus plenty of vegan-friendly options. Secret Tip: They do seasonal specials and the baristas are just as into the theme as you are.

Lucifer’s Pizza

Address: 3116 W Magnolia Blvd in Burbank, CA
Hot, bold, and unapologetically fresh. Lucifer’s Pizza lives up to the name with standout ingredient combos, crusts done right, and some serious heat if you want it. They also cater to plant-based and gluten-free eaters, so no one has to skip out on a slice (even if they’re from the underworld).