Psycho (1960) – Filming Locations
Where Psycho was filmed in California: the Bates house and motel on the Universal backlot and a used car lot in North Hollywood.
Alfred Hitchcock shot Psycho at the Universal lot in Universal City from November 1959 to early 1960. A second crew filmed road scenes near Gorman.
Universal Studios Backlot: Bates House and Motel
Address: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608
The Bates house and motel exteriors were built on the backlot in 1959. Both have been moved and rebuilt since, but they still stand.
Working studio lot. You can see the house and motel from the Studio Tour tram, with a park ticket. The sets cannot be entered.
California Charlie’s Used Car Lot
Address: 4270 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91602
The exterior of the car lot where Marion Crane trades in her car. The street number 4270 is visible on screen.
Public street, visible from the sidewalk.
Gorman Post Road
Address: Gorman Post Rd, Gorman, CA 93243
The establishing shot of Marion’s car parked by the side of the road.
Public road, open any time. The exact spot may have changed.
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