Hey, movie buffs! Ever wonder where they shot that old-time love story, ‘A Summer Place’? You know, the one where two couples are all in love and things are getting weird? Well, buckle up because I have the scoop on the coolest filming locations—all in California!
First up, the big star is the LaPorte Mansion in Pacific Grove. It’s on Lighthouse Avenue, and wow, it’s like a castle out of a storybook! Built in the 1800s, it’s very old but still looks amazing. They filmed many scenes here, and it’s perfect for a love story.
Fun fact: It’s now a private home, so there’s no need to peek inside—just take pictures from the street!
Then there’s the Mrs. Clinton Walker residence in Carmel-by-the-Sea. This place is right by the ocean and looks very modern and serene. It has big windows and a killer view. Imagine filming a kissing scene with the waves crashing nearby – so romantic! Oh, and it was designed by a famous architect named Frank Lloyd Wright. How neat is that?
Don’t sleep on Mission Ranch in Carmel-by-the-Sea either. It’s at 26270 Dolores Street and has a cozy, old-world feel. They even filmed some sweet scenes here. Check it out: it used to be a ranch and Clint Eastwood – the movie star – saved it from demolition in the ’80s. Now it’s a hotel where you can actually stay!
And don’t forget Pebble Beach. It’s fancy with a golf course, but in the movie, it’s where the teenagers are so in love with each other. The ocean breeze and the cliffs make up the whole atmosphere. Can you imagine that? Love in the air and salty waves below!
Here’s a weird thing: The movie was released in 1959, so these places have serious history. Visiting them is like traveling back in time to when Sandra Dee and Troy Donahue were the stars. Oh, and the LaPorte Mansion has a ghost story – people say it’s haunted! Creepy, right?
So, if you’re ever near Pacific Grove or Carmel, you have to check these places out. Take a selfie, feel the romance, and maybe even make a scene. Who’s your summer crush? Let me know in the comments!
