Near Calabasas in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Century Ranch
Malibu Creek State Park
— A Legacy of Hollywood Cinema —
Photographed By Craig Baker, February 17, 2020
1. Century Ranch Marker
It wasn't only the hit TV series M*A*S*H that made this place famous. Hundreds of films, TV shows, and commercials have been filmed on location at Malibu Creek State Park. Such dramatic vistas, natural beauty, and versatile open space have beckoned Hollywood producers and talent here for decades.
Prior to becoming a state park in 1974, this area was owned by 20th Century Fox and known as "Century Ranch." Cary Grant, Marlon Brando, Marilyn Monroe, Humphrey Bogart, Bette Davis, Elvis Presley, Paul Newman, Nicholas Cage and Will Ferrell are just a few of the celebrities that have worked on set here.
Erected 2008 by California State Parks.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 34° 5.901′ N, 118° 43.635′ W. Marker is near Calabasas, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker can be reached from Las Virgenes Road south of Mulholland Highway. Located in Malibu Creek State Park. Walk 0.8 miles from the parking lot to the Visitor Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1925 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas CA 91302, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. M*A*S*H (approx. one mile away); King Gillette Ranch
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More about this marker. The marker lists many of the productions filmed here. Highlights include:
How Green Was My Valley, 1941.
South Pacific, 1958.
Planet of the Apes, 1968.
Logan’s Run, 1976.
Pleasantville, 1998.
Windtalkers, 2002.
The Visitor Center is open Sat-Sun 12-4.
Also see . . . Malibu Creek State Park. (Submitted on February 19, 2020.)
Photographed By Craig Baker, February 17, 2020
2. Century Ranch Marker and Visitor Center
Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 805 times since then and 91 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 19, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
