deodar cedar trees, Los Angeles

Atlas ObscuraJul 21

White Oak Avenue in Los Angeles, California

Children of the 1980s will remember this street from the finale of this beloved classic, when the main character, Elliot, and his friends escape with E.T. from the clutches of government agents on bicycles and fly to safety. Officially filming in 1981, Steven Spielberg shot many scenes of this cherished movie in suburban areas of Los Angeles county, such as the San Fernando Valley. Porter Ranch…

Over 100 towering trees recognized as a Historic Cultural Monument.

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White Oak AvenueSightStreet with towering deodar cedar trees featured in E.T.
San Fernando ValleyNeighborhoodSituated to the north of the Los Angeles Basin, it comprises a large portion of Los Angeles, the incorporated cities of…
White Oak Avenue and Tulsa StreetSightIntersection where the flying bicycle scene was filmed.
deodar cedar treesSightOver 100 towering trees recognized as a Historic Cultural Monument.
White Oak Avenue and Los Alimos StreetSightIntersection with a commemorative mural celebrating E.T.
Porter RanchNeighborhood
Granada HillsSuburb

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White Oak Avenue in Los Angeles, California