(500) Days of Summer (2009) Filming Locations and Cast Details

(500) Days of Summer is a movie released in 2009 and directed by Marc Webb. It tells the story of Tom Hansen, portrayed by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, a hopeless romantic who reflects on his relationship with the girl he believes is his soulmate, Summer, played by Zooey Deschanel, after she ends their relationship. This article shares details about where the filming took place along with some interesting behind-the-scenes facts about the movie.

Where it Filmed?

The locations used in (500) Days of Summer were mainly in the downtown area of Los Angeles, California. These include the Bradbury Building, the Canadian Building used for Tom’s apartment, Union Station, various locations in downtown LA, and IKEA Burbank. Filming took place from May 12, 2008, until June 2008. The film uniquely showcases parts of Los Angeles not typically featured in movies, while also making use of some well-known locations. One of these is Main Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets, often used as a backdrop for action sequences in films.

Cast Details

Trivia and Facts

• The Canadian Building, where Tom’s apartment scenes were filmed, has previously been featured as ‘Joppy’s bar’ in the 1995 movie ‘Devil In A Blue Dress’.
• Across from the Canadian Building, the Farmers and Merchants Bank Building is where the scene where Summer reveals her fondness for Ringo Starr was filmed.
• The lobby of the Barclay Hotel was turned into a coffee bar for scenes with Tom and his friends.
• The Barclay Hotel has been featured in many other films including ‘Armageddon’ and ‘As Good As It Gets’.
• Summer’s apartment was filmed at a different Barclay in Koreatown, midtown Los Angeles.
• The Fenton Building, used for the ‘New Hampshire Greeting Card Company’ scenes, was also used for the interior of Tom’s apartment. This building was previously used as a dance hall in the 1930s.
• The karaoke bar where Summer sings Sugartown is the Redwood Bar & Grill, which was once frequented by John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon.

Geo Location Details

• Location Name: Union Station – 800 N. Alameda Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Latitude: 34.056219
  • Longitude: -118.2365021
  • Place ID: ChIJS7ytYEHGwoARaSWuQfUXclI
  • Map Link: Google Map
  • Place Address: Union Station, 800 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
  • Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
• Location Name: Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Latitude: 34.055691
  • Longitude: -118.2487702
  • Place ID: ChIJAf09JTTGwoARIKmlGd9S_iY
  • Map Link: Google Map
  • Place Address: Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
  • Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
• Location Name: IKEA Burbank – 600 North San Fernando Blvd., Burbank, California, USA
  • Latitude: 34.185579
  • Longitude: -118.313743
  • Place ID: ChIJ_wNxA0WVwoARz5EsUz7RvP0
  • Map Link: Google Map
  • Place Address: 600 N San Fernando Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502, USA
  • Timezone: America/Los_Angeles