Exploring the Filming Locations of 'The Terminator'

🎥Numerous iconic scenes from 'The Terminator' were filmed in and around the Los Angeles Observatory.

🚗The alley where Kyle Reese falls from the sky and lands in 1984 is still recognizable in downtown Los Angeles.

🍔The Tiki Motel, where Reese and Sarah Connor hide out from the Terminator, is now a private apartment building.

🏙️The final chase scene between the Terminator and Sarah Connor takes place on Grand Avenue in downtown Los Angeles.

💥The explosion scene where the Terminator is destroyed was filmed on location in Los Angeles.

Where can I find the alley where Kyle Reese falls from the sky?

—The alley where Kyle Reese falls from the sky can be found in downtown Los Angeles.

What happened to the Tiki Motel where Reese and Sarah Connor hide out?

—The Tiki Motel has been converted into private apartments.

Where was the final chase scene between the Terminator and Sarah Connor filmed?

—The final chase scene was filmed on Grand Avenue in downtown Los Angeles.

Are the filming locations still recognizable today?

—Yes, many of the filming locations in Los Angeles are still recognizable today.

Can I visit the Los Angeles Observatory where iconic scenes were filmed?

—Yes, the Los Angeles Observatory is open to visitors and you can explore the filming locations yourself.

00:06Numerous iconic scenes from 'The Terminator' were filmed at the Los Angeles Observatory.

02:11The alley where Kyle Reese falls from the sky and lands in 1984 is still recognizable in downtown Los Angeles.

05:49The Tiki Motel, where Reese and Sarah Connor hide out from the Terminator, has been converted into private apartments.

08:29The final chase scene between the Terminator and Sarah Connor takes place on Grand Avenue in downtown Los Angeles.

11:24The explosion scene where the Terminator is destroyed was filmed on location in Los Angeles.