With its close proximity to Hollywood and amazing and varied scenery, Ventura County and its surrounding areas have long been a favorite filming location for Hollywood. From classic shows like Little House on the Prarie and CHiPs to more recent films like Cat in the Hat and Westworld.
Below is a listing of some of the top shows and movies that have been filmed in Ventura County and surrounding areas:
Ventura County:
- "Almost Famous" (2000)
- "Back to the Future" (1985)
- "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm" (2020)
- "Catch Me If You Can" (2002)
- "Little Miss Sunshine" (2006)
- "The Aviator" (2004)
- "The Big Lebowski" (1998)
- "The Karate Kid" (1984)
- "The Rock" (1996)
- "Transformers" (2007)
Malibu:
- "Baywatch" (TV series, 1989-2001)
- "Beaches" (1988)
- "Iron Man" (2008)
- "MAS*H" (TV series, 1972-1983)
- "Planet of the Apes" (1968)
- "Point Break" (1991)
- "The O.C." (TV series, 2003-2007)
- "The X-Files" (TV series, 1993-2002)
Agoura Hills:
- "Big Little Lies" (TV series, 2017-2019)
- "Bones" (TV series, 2005-2017)
- "Glee" (TV series, 2009-2015)
- "Modern Family" (TV series, 2009-2020)
- "NCIS" (TV series, 2003-present)
- "The Mentalist" (TV series, 2008-2015)
- "Westworld" (TV series, 2016-present)
There have been many more films and TV shows shot here over the years. The above is just a sampling of the many that have been filmed here.