Los Angeles area filming locations for True Detective Season 2, starring Colin Farrell, Vince Vaughn and Rachel McAdams

8/17/15: Added the location of Kali Club from Episode 6.

Episode 1:



Ray Dropping Chad Off at School

Torrance Elementary School, 2125 Lincoln Ave, Torrance CA

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Frank Gives Ray Information on his Wife’s Attacker

1010 E. Cesar E. Chavez Ave, Los Angeles CA

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Frank Semyon’s House

22035 Saddle Peak Rd, Topanga CA

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Vinci Gardens Casino

1045 W Rosecrans Ave, Gardena CA

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Sheriff’s Raid on Farmhouse

Orcutt Rd, Santa Paula CA

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Velcoro’s House

4322 Furlong Pl, Vernon CA

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Ani and Elvis Serve Foreclosure Papers

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Velcoro Beating Up Writer

15445 Moorpark St, Sherman Oaks CA

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California Highway Patrol Building

12622 Grevillea Ave, Hawthorne CA

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Panticapaeum Institute

5755 Palos Verdes Dr S, Rancho Palos Verdes CA

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Velcoro Beating Up Bully’s Dad

19825 Needles St, Chatsworth CA

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Ani Leaving Casino

6580 Auto Center Dr, Ventura CA

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Black Rose Bar Exterior

53rd St and Malabar St, Los Angeles CA

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Woodrugh Finds Ben Caspere

Point Mugu, Malibu CA

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Episode 2:



Ray Meets with Frank

Washington Blvd, Next to Los Angeles River, Los Angeles CA

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Woodrugh’s Mom’s Trailer Home

4456 Naval Air Rd, Oxnard CA

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Frank Meets with Jacob McCandless

202 W. 1st St, Los Angeles CA (inside)

221 W. 2nd St, Los Angeles CA (outside)

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Ray Confronts His Ex-Wife

Northridge Fashion Center, 9301 Tampa Ave, Northridge CA

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Ray and Ani Visit Dr. Pitlor

Hummingbird Nest, 2940 Kuehner Dr, Santa Susana CA

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Woodrugh on his Balcony

15433 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks CA

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Velcoro Gets Shot at Caspere’s Apartment

1627 N. Kingsley Dr, Los Angeles CA

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Episode 3:



Mayor Chessani’s Mansion

1091 Laurel Way, Beverly Hills CA

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Frank Intimidating Contractor at Construction Site

6th St and Bixel St, Los Angeles CA

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Woodrugh at Motocross Race

The Grand, 16200 Temple Ave, City of Industry CA

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Ani and Velcoro on Movie Set

Richmond St and Mission Rd, Los Angeles CA

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Woodrugh Interviewing Prostitutes About Caspere

5221 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles CA

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Woodrugh Meets Guy with Information About Caspere

5251 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles CA

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Ray and Ani Question Driver of the Car Who Quit

11502 S Broadway, Los Angeles CA

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Episode 4:



Woodrugh Looking for His Motorcycle

721 S. Western Ave, Los Angeles CA

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Woodrugh Gets Hounded by Reporters at Hotel

7023 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles CA

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Frank’s Meeting at Bakery

Maggie’s Pastry, 6530 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood CA

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Frank Demands Collections from Luca

1029 S. Union Ave, Los Angeles CA

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Emily Tells Woodrugh She is Pregnant

2601 Soto St, Vernon CA

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Ani and Ray Meet with Guy from EPA

26412 Mulholland. Highway, Calabasas CA

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Woodrugh and Dixon at Pawn Shop

5901 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles CA

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Ani Leaving Sheriff’s Department

333 N. Prairie Ave, Inglewood CA

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Ray Giving His Son His Dad’s Badge

250 S Rimpau Blvd, Los Angeles CA

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Shootout with Ledo

Jesse St and Anderson St, Los Angeles CA

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Note: The building where the gunman was that blew up is located at 625 S. Anderson St, which can be seen here

Episode 5:



Frank Semyon’s New House

1400 N. Spaulding Ave, Los Angeles CA

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Ani Meets with Vera’s Sister at Motel

401 S. Westlake Ave, Los Angeles CA

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Frank’s Meeting with McCandless

700 N Alameda St, Los Angeles CA

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Ani Talking with Her Sister on the Beach

Leo Carrillo State Beach, Malibu CA

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Ray Talks with His Ex-Wife

Overlook near Elysian Park, Los Angeles CA

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Ani and Woodrugh at Guerneville Cabin

Harwood Lodge, Mt Baldy Rd, Mt Baldy CA

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Episode 6:



Frank Talking with Stan’s Wife and Son

6006 Sunnyslope Ave, Van Nuys CA

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Frank Looking for Irina

1521 Colton St, Los Angeles CA

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Kali Club

Alley next to 5951 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles CA

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The Party House

195 S. Grand Ave, Pasadena CA

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Frank Tries to Meet with Irina but Finds Her Dead

5625 Southern Ave, South Gate CA

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Episode 7:



Ani, Paul and Ray Hiding Out at Motel

Buckhorn Motel, 6870 Mt. Baldy Rd, Mt. Baldy CA

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Woodrugh Hides Emily and His Mom at Motel

8911 Atlantic Ave, South Gate CA

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Woodrugh Investigating at Police Station

100 W. 1st St, Los Angeles CA

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Ray Finds Katherine Davis Dead

2901 Fruitland Ave, Vernon CA

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Frank Meets with Jeweler

9025 W. Pico Blvd, Los Angeles CA

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Woodrugh Meets with Police Chief Holloway

320 W. Temple St, Los Angeles CA

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Frank Watching Fires From Overlook

1999 N Sycamore Ave, Los Angeles CA

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Episode 8:



Frank Says Goodbye to Jordan

1000 E Santa Ana Blvd, Santa Ana CA

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Ray and Ani Find Laura/Erica at House

1000 El Mirador Ave, Long Beach CA

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Ray Meets with Holloway

2626 East Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA

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Ray and Frank in Shootout at Cabin

Canyon Ranch Rustic Cabin, 368 E. Carlisle Road, Thousand Oaks CA

Note: There are really no good maps views that give you a good look at this location.



Ani Puts Laura/Erica on a Bus

600 N. Harbor Blvd, San Pedro CA

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Frank Gets Carjacked

16th St and Hooper Ave, Los Angeles CA

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Ani Gets on Boat to Venezuela

Seaside Ave, San Pedro CA

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Ray’s Shootout with Burris

Balch Park, Sequoia National Forest, Springville CA

Google Aerial View

Note: The aerial view just shows the park in general, not a specific spot from the episode



Frank Dies in the Desert

Soggy Dry Lake, Lucerne Valley CA

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Ani and Jordan Meet with Reporter

Wall Street Center Building, 420 E. 11th St, Los Angeles CA

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Note: The street celebration is along 11th St. The room they are in faces out on Wall St.