Into the Surreal: Exploring David Lynch’s Most Iconic Film Locations

Greystone Mansion

While the late David Lynch was not a born-and-bred Angeleno, his life and work were deeply influenced by his adopted hometown. The legendary filmmaker, who passed in January 2025, moved to L.A. in 1970 at age 24 and created much of his magic at his home just off Mulholland Drive, including his 2001 surrealist neo-noir movie of the same name.

Lynch loved to shoot his movies in Los Angeles, including at his elaborate Hollywood Hills home, which included an editing suite, screening room, and library. Here are fifteen LA locations to look for in Lynch’s iconic creations.

1) GREYSTONE MANSION, BEVERLY HILLS

643 N La Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood 90069
Much of Lynch’s first feature film, 1977’s deeply unsettling Eraserhead, was filmed at the stables of Beverly Hills’ Greystone Mansion while he was still studying at LA’s American Film Institute. He came full circle for his final feature, 2006’s Inland Empire, in which the 1928 Tudor Revival property also appears, as it does in countless other movies, TV shows, and music videos.

2) FIRESTONE COMPLETE CAR SERVICE, MID CITY

1937 deco Firestone Complete Care Service

800 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles 90036
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In Lynch’s 1997 surrealist horror Lost Highway, Arnie’s is an auto shop run by Richard Pryor’s character, where Pete Dayton (Balthazar Getty) is employed. The real garage was a 1937 deco Firestone Complete Care Service at La Brea and 8th Street in Mid City LA and you can actually linger inside this Lynchian landmark, as it’s now All Season Brewing Company.

3) SUNSET RANCH HOLLYWOOD

Sunset Ranch

3400 N. Beachwood Dr., Hollywood 90068
323-469-5450
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Way at the top of Hollywood’s Beachwood Drive, Sunset Ranch stables has been at the same location since the 1920s – back when the iconic white sign above still spelled out “Hollywoodland.” In Mulholland Drive, it’s the scene of Adam’s nighttime meeting with the mysterious Cowboy, who fits right in with the equestrian surrounds.

4) ENNIS HOUSE, LOS FELIZ

Ennis House

2655 Glendower Ave, Los Angeles 90027
323-660-0607
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David Lynch was a fan of architect Frank Lloyd Wright, who designed portions of his own home and the incredible hilltop Ennis House in Los Feliz, which Lynch used as a location in both Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive. A 1925 Mayan Revival concrete marvel, this California Historical Landmark also appears in Blade Runner, The Rocketeer and many more.

5) BANKS-HUNTLEY BUILDING & PALACE THEATRE, DOWNTOWN LA

Palace Theatre

630 S. Broadway, Los Angeles 90014

213-629-2939
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For the offices of “Ryan Entertainment” in Mulholland Drive, Lynch chose the historic Banks-Huntley Building in Downtown Los Angeles. The 1930 Art Deco landmark was the first office building in LA to be designed with central air conditioning and heating. Directly opposite, the rear of the Palace Theatre served as the entrance to “Club Silencio” in Mulholland Drive. 

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