Bad Santa (2003) Filming Locations

The 2003 Christmas movie Bad Santa, starring Billy Bob Thornton & Bernie Mac, was mainly filmed in Southern California in cities such as Long Beach, Venice Beach, Monrovia, West Hills, and the San Fernando Valley, where many films are made because of the numerous movie studios and of course the great weather.

For example, have you ever wondered where O’Hara’s Pub is? Or the The Motel where Willie stays at? We have gathered many of the important locations used for Bad Santa for you to explore the next time you travel to Los Angeles.

Willie’s Apartment

The apartment that Willie lives is actually located in Long Beach, California on Magnolia Ave.

google street view > 1161 Magnolia Ave. Long Beach, CA 90813

Where is the Kid’s house?

The San Fernando Valley

google street view > 7211 Whitehall Ln West Hills, CA 91307

Where is the O’Hara’s Pub seen in the film?

Venice Beach, California

google street view > 1100 Abbot Kinney Blvd Venice, CA 90291

“Willie Watching The Girls Play Volleyball”

google street view > Harbor Plaza At Queensway Dr. Long Beach, CA

“The Bar Where Sue Worked”

google street view > 311 W. Foothill Blvd Monrovia, CA

“The Motel is the famous “El Capitan Motor Inn”

google street view > 446 W Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90806

Thank you “jimh” for the tips!

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Bad Santa (The Unrated Version and Director’s Cut) [Blu-ray]

‘Bad Santa’

When: 11/26/2003,  Dimension Films / Columbia Pictures

Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Bernie Mac, Lauren Graham, Tony Cox, Brett Kelly

Directed By: Terry Zwigoff

Written By: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa

First Published May 10, 2017, 9:55am

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