Sonoma County Film Location Database

Want to find amazing film locations in Sonoma County? Check out the State's database.

Sonoma County has many unique and iconic locations that are frequently used for film productions, such as the town of Sonoma, Bodega Bay, and the Russian River. Check out California Film Commission's online database for a list of available filming locations in Sonoma County.

An image of the Sonoma County beach where I Know What You Did Last Summer was filmed.A screenshot from the opening scene of Scream, showing a group of friends hanging out by a fountain in the town square.

Popular film/tv shows shot here include: 

  • 13 Reasons Why (2017-2020) developed by Brian Yorkey
  • American Graffiti (1973) directed by George Lucas
  • The Birds (1974) directed by Alfred Hitchcock
  • Die Hard II (1990) directed by Renny Harlin
  • I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) directed by Jim Gillespie  
  • Scream (1996) directed by Wes Craven