Duel (1971) – Filming Locations

Steven Spielberg shot Duel in about 12 days in 1971 on the desert roads around Agua Dulce, Acton and Santa Clarita.

Chuck’s Cafe: Le Chene

Address: 12625 Sierra Hwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91390

David skids into the lot, cleans up inside and tries to work out which customer drives the tanker.

Now Le Chene, a French restaurant in the same 1917 stone building, open for dinner and Sunday brunch.

The School Bus Tunnel

Address: Soledad Canyon Rd near Capra Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91390

David tries to push a stalled school bus, and the truck appears at the end of the tunnel.

The tunnel looks the same today. It is a busy public road, so do not stop in the tunnel.

The Railroad Crossing

Address: Crown Valley Rd at Soledad Canyon Rd, Acton, CA 93510

The truck pushes David’s car toward a passing freight train.

The crossing is still there on an active rail line. View from the roadside.

David’s Nap by the Tracks

Address: 6201 Soledad Canyon Rd, Acton, CA 93510

David pulls off out of sight by the railroad and sleeps until a train horn wakes him.

At the end of a private dirt track with no trespassing signs. View from the road.

The Cliff: Mystery Mesa

Address: Mesa Dr at Vasquez Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91390

The truck chases David up the mesa and goes over the cliff.

The crash site is on private land behind a locked gate. View from Vasquez Canyon Road only.

David’s House

Address: Bloomfield Street, Toluca Lake, CA 91602 (private)

David backs out of his garage at the start of the film.

Private home, since rebuilt. View from the street only.