American Graffiti has 3 confirmed filming locations in United States.
Cruising the Main Drag
The teens drive up and down Petaluma Boulevard, showcasing their cars and enjoying the nightlife.
Petaluma Boulevard
Joining the Pharaohs
Curt Henderson is drafted into the Pharaohs gang in front of the Old Opera House.
Old Opera House
State Movie Theater
Curt and his friends visit the Mystic Theater, which is showing Dementia 13, a film directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
Mystic Theater
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Where was American Graffiti filmed?
American Graffiti has 3 confirmed filming locations in United States. Use the map and location list below for addresses, coordinates, and scene-by-scene details.
Can you visit these filming locations?
Many are public streets, landmarks, or businesses open to visitors. Each location page notes access where we know it, and the community shares then-and-now photos from real visits.