The Howling (1981) – Filming Locations
Where The Howling was filmed in California: the Colony at Mendocino Woodlands, Russian Gulch and Hollywood Boulevard.
Joe Dante shot The Howling around Los Angeles and on the Mendocino coast, where the redwood camp at Mendocino Woodlands played the Colony.
The Colony: Mendocino Woodlands Camp 2
Address: 39350 Little Lake Rd, Mendocino, CA 95460
The retreat where Karen goes to recover and the werewolf pack lives. Karen and Bill’s cabin and Eddie and Marsha’s cabin are both in this camp.
Open for day use from dawn to dusk, with public trails. The cabins are rented to groups.
The Colony’s Beach: Russian Gulch State Park
Address: Hwy 1, Mendocino, CA 95460
The beach where Karen and Donna walk, and the picnic with Karen, Bill and Terry.
State park open for day use from 6 a.m. to sunset.
Vermont Canyon Tennis Courts
Address: 2715 N Vermont Canyon Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Sheriff Newfield talks with Karen and Donna at the courts in Griffith Park.
Public city tennis courts.
The Other Side Bookshop
Address: 6607 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Terry and Chris learn about werewolves from the shop owner, played by Dick Miller.
The storefront is still on Hollywood Boulevard at Whitley Avenue. View from the sidewalk.
Eddie Quist’s House Site
Address: Garland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Eddie Quist’s run-down house.
The house was torn down right after filming.
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