Private · exterior only
Miracle Mile, Los Angeles
Johnie’s Coffee Shop
Shot here: The Big Lebowski (1998)
34.0627° N / 118.3616° W
Filming location · Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles
Hermosa Beach Pier
The pier where Sebastian sings “City of Stars” at dusk.
Public space33.8615° N / 118.4012° W
Coordinates from published sources · on-site check pending
The scene
What happened at Hermosa Beach Pier
Sebastian strolls the pier at sunset, singing “City of Stars” and sharing a quick spin with a stranger along the way.
Nearby, the Lighthouse Café, a jazz club since the late 1940s, is where Sebastian takes Mia to hear real jazz.
Then & Now
On location today
The pier is open daily for fishing and strolling, and the Lighthouse still has live music.
Line up the shot
Stand at the end of the pier facing back toward land, with the lamps lining the sides.
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