These LA Film Landmarks Are Lost To The Eaton, Palisades Fires

LOS ANGELES, CA — Beloved Los Angeles restaurants weren't the only landmark casualties of the Eaton and Palisades fires — several iconic filming locations were also damaged or destroyed by the infernos.

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Los Angeles, known for its Hollywood glamor, has served as a home and backdrop to countless films and TV shows, many of which were filmed at locations that hold cultural and historical significance. The recent fires have left an indelible mark on this legacy, as several beloved filming sites were reduced to ashes or suffered extensive damage.

Among the locations lost was the Will Rogers' ranch house, which has been a state park since the 1940s.

“California State Parks mourns the loss of these treasured natural and cultural resources, and our hearts go out to everyone impacted by the devastating fires in the Los Angeles area,” said State Parks Director Armando Quintero.

California State Parks reported that there were more than 30 structural losses at Topanga State Park and Will Rogers SHP.

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Here is a running list of places that were lost entirely or burned:

Palisades Charter High School

The high school where Brian De Palma brought Stephen King’s "Carrie" to life in 1976 and where young millennials in 2003 watched Lindsey Lohan trade places with Jamie Lee Curtis in "Freaky Friday" was severely charred in the Palisades Fire.

Though the main campus building stands, Palisades Charter High School sustained “significant damage.” Founded in 1961 and built for a reported $6 million, the high school currently serves some 3,000 students throughout the Los Angeles area, though they were not in session when the flames arrived.

It also played high schools in the Kirsten Dunst movie “Crazy/Beautiful,” the Anne Hathaway film “Havoc,” the television series “Teen Wolf” and “American Vandal” and the music video for Olivia Rodrigo’s “good 4 u.”

Notable alumni include filmmaker J.J. Abrams, actors Jennifer Jason Leigh and Forest Whitaker, Black Eyed Peas musician will.i.am, Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss and Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr.

Will Rogers’ ranch house

Will Rogers’ Western Ranch House, a property dating back to the 1920s, was leveled in the Palisades Fire. Built on 186 acres in the Pacific Palisades area, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, it had 31 rooms, corrals, a stable, riding ring, roping arena, polo field, golf course and hiking trails.

It was where famed actor Will Rogers (once one of the highest-paid) would ride horses and practice roping before he died in 1935. His widow, Betty Rogers, gave the property to the state in 1944 and it became a historic state park.

The state park was also featured in the 1975 Barbra Streisand sequel “Funny Lady.”

'Hacks' Mansion

A 1915 Spanish Revival house on East Palm Street in Altadena burned to the ground in the Eaton Fire, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The house was most featured in Max's "Hacks" and previously in Hulu's Marvel series, "Runaways."

The mansion was used as a filming location for two seasons of "Hacks" as the martini swizzling Debora Vance's (Jean Smart) "side mansion."

According to reports, it will be seen in the fourth season.

Topanga Ranch Motel

Built by William Randolph Hearst in 1929, the Palisades Fire also destroyed the Topanga Ranch Motel, a 30-room, bungalow-style motel that served as a backdrop for the 1970s television series “Mannix” as well as an episode of “Remington Steele,” the 1986 Judd Nelson and Ally Sheedy movie “Blue City” and the 1991 Bridget Fonda movie “Leather Jackets.”

The property had been uninhabited and deteriorating for nearly 20 years, but there were plans for a restoration and reopening in the works.

The Bunny Museum

A unique and whimsical attraction in Altadena, The Bunny Museum, celebrated all things cotton-tailed. It was among the landmarks lost in the Eaton Fire.

The museum showcased an eclectic collection of bunny-themed items, including Trix cereal boxes, Nesquik bottles, Bugs Bunny memorabilia and magazine covers featuring performer Bad Bunny. It also housed a "Chamber of Hop Horrors," a thought-provoking exhibit on the historical mistreatment of rabbits, which was restricted to visitors aged 13 and older.

The museum earned a place in the "Guinness Book of World Records" and was spotlighted in "Ripley’s Believe It Or Not!", "Smithsonian Magazine" and an episode of "Visiting… With Huell Howser".

Farnsworth Park

This Altadena park's amphitheater is recognizable in "American Pie 2" as the location of the band camp concert. The park was also used in the Apple TV+ series “Shrinking.”

The Charles S. Farnsworth Park spanned 15 acres with a playground, amphitheater, walking paths and a baseball field. While the park was damaged in the Eaton Fire, the Los Angeles County Parks Department wrote on Instagram that the Altadena park’s Davies Community Center, a stone building that dates back to 1934, was leveled.

The Andrew McNally House

This stunning 1887 Queen Anne-style mansion in Altadena was lost to the Eaton Fire.

Commissioned by Andrew McNally, a wealthy mapmaker, and designed by architect Frederick L. Roehrig, the house was an architectural masterpiece. It featured nine bedrooms, six bathrooms, seven fireplaces, and a striking bell-shaped turret that offered breathtaking views of the San Gabriel Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.

Recognized for its historical and architectural significance, the home was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.

The mansion can be seen in the 2001 Whoopi Goldberg and Jada Pinkett Smith movie “Kingdom Come.”

Reel Inn Malibu

This iconic 36-year-old seafood restaurant, located along Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, was known for its recognizable neon sign, fresh fish and kitschy beach shack vibe. It burned down in the Palisades Fire.

The eatery, which opened in 1986, was across the street from Topanga Beach State Park, which also sustained fire damage.

“All of our staff are safe,” Reel Inn owners Teddy and Andy Leanard wrote on Instagram. “We are so grateful for the 36 years we’ve been a part of the community. Grateful to all of our customers. We are heartbroken and unsure what will be left. Hopefully the state parks will let us rebuild when the dust settles.”

It’s been featured on shows like “Man vs. Food” and “The Chew” and counted the likes of Cindy Crawford, Paris Hilton and Jerry Seinfeld as fans of its fried seafood fare. It also made a cameo in “24.”

Do you know of a landmark or filming location that was affected? We'd like to hear from you. Email me: Kat.Schuster@Patch.com.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.