Where was Back to the Future filmed

Back to the Future was filmed in Los Angeles in the United States of America.

Lorraine Baines's House

In movie

Scene where Marty sees a young version of his father spying on his mother from a tree and ends up getting hit by a car while saving him from being hit.

Real

Scene was shot outside a large wooden house on Bushnell Avenue in Pasadena, Los Angeles. By the way, there really is a tree with a large branch in front of this house, which can accommodate an adult with binoculars.
South Pasadena

Lyon Estates Entrance [1985]

In movie

Scene where Marty rides his skateboard to the neighborhood where his parents live, but in 1985. The neighborhood has changed a lot and has gone from up-and-coming to ghetto.

Real

Scene was shot on Sandusky Avenue. This is not a particularly noteworthy neighborhood in Los Angeles. Steles with inscriptions Lyon Estates did not exist in reality - they were made and installed specially for the movie.
Los Angeles

Hill Valley High School (gym)

In movie

Scene where Marty auditions with his band for the Battle of the Bands but is rejected for being too loud.

Real

Scene was shot in the gym at the McCambridge Recreation Community Center in Burbank, LA.
Burbank

Hill Valley High School

In movie

Scene where Marty is talking with Jennifer when he arrives at school when he is confronted by Mr. Strickland for being late.

Real

Scene was shot at Whittier High School in West Los Angeles. The school's sign was changed for the movie.
Los Angeles

Downtown Hill Valley

In movie

Scene where Marty rides through Hill Valley in 1985, and later he returns to the square in 1955.

Real

Scene was shot at Universal Studios. Given the number of scenes in all three movies, and in different historical eras, and with stunts - it was easiest to build and shoot it at the studio, rather than constantly renting city space. The site has been preserved and is available for tourists.
Los Angeles

Doc Brown's House [1985]

In movie

Scene where Marty McFly leaves Doc's garage and grabs onto the back of a pickup truck to ride to school.

Real

Scene was shot in the building next to the Burger King restaurant in Burbank, LA, unfortunately it is no longer there and there is a completely different structure next to the parking lot.
Burbank

McFly House

In movie

Scene where Marty arrives back home and has dinner with his family.

Real

Scene was shot In a small and rather poor neighborhood in northeast Los Angeles, the homes of ordinary working people are located here, which emphasizes the status and position of Marty's family.
Los Angeles

Prom

In movie

Scene where Marty attends the dance to try and get his parents together.

Real

Scene was shot in the gymnasium of a Catholic school at the United Methodist Church, specially decorated as is customary for a prom. The scene with props for the movie has been preserved and is available for fans to view.
Los Angeles

Doc Brown's House (interior) [1955]

In movie

Scene where Marty knocks on Doc's door and tries to convince him that he is from the future.

Real

Scene was shot in the house of David Gamble son of the founder of Procter & Gamble, what makes it stand out is that it was designed according to the original architectural project and stands out very much against the background of all other buildings. Now the house is an architectural monument.
Pasadena

Doc Brown's House (exterior) [1955]

In movie

Scene where Marty heads to Doc Brown's house and follows the Doc out to his garage lab.

Real

Scene was shot in the house of David Gamble son of the founder of Procter & Gamble, what makes it stand out is that it was designed according to the original architectural project and stands out very much against the background of all other buildings. Now the house is an architectural monument.
Pasadena

Start Line

In movie

Scene where Marty lines up the car with a starting line painted by Doc Brown so he can hit 88 MPH when the lightning strikes.

Real

Scene was shot on the Vermont Hill road, which doesn't lead to the plaza where Marty arrives. The road was chosen because it is conveniently located in Los Angeles, i.e. you don't have to go far, and also there are a lot of trees on the side of the road, and also the road is outside the city and not so actively used, which is very convenient for filming.
Los Angeles

Twin Pines Ranch

In movie

Scene where Marty travels back in time and crashes into a barn house. The barn in question was Golden Oak's ragwing barn.

Real

Scene was shot Constructed on land purchased by Walt Disney in 1959, Golden Oak Ranch is a 890-acre movie ranch located at the entrance of Placerita Canyon to the east of Santa Clarita. The ranch contains suburban & downtown backlots as well as a variety of cabins and outdoor areas for filming.
Newhall

Twin Pines Mall

In movie

Scene where Doc demonstrates his time machine to Marty but they are attacked by terrorists and Marty flees through time.

Real

Scene was shot near Puente Hills Mall. Original sign "Two Pines" stay into the mall.
Los Angeles