Fairplex is a prime location for feature films, television,
commercials and still photography. Not only does our
diverse campus offer the looks and amenities to support a
wide range of filming scenarios, our staff is sensitive to the
needs and timelines of large and small scale productions.
Located in Los Angeles County, Fairplex is easily accessible
from the 210, 57 and 10 freeways. Fairplex is well known as
film-friendly; a reputation we pride ourselves on and strive
to enhance.
Why Fairplex?
We’re huge…543 acres of potential with the flexibility for
long or short-term film shoots
We offer a private and secure filming environment
250,000 square feet of column-free “sound stages” with
high ceilings
5 million square feet of unobstructed asphalt parking
lots
Unrestricted 5/8-mile horse race track with grassy
infield and 10,000-seat grandstand
Authentic historic railroad station and full-size trains
Sports bar and grill and private restaurant available for
filming or dining
Horse arenas, stables, barns, farms and shaded grassy
areas
Auto Club Raceway’s 1/4-mile drag strip, home of NHRA
drag racing
Historic Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum
Ample base camp parking
Flexibility and award-winning service
Film permit ease through L.A. County Fire Department
Notable Films
“Race to Witch Mountain” (2008)
“Fast & Furious: 4” (2008)
“Live Free or Die Hard” (2007)
“Elizabethtown” (2005)
“Herbie: Fully Loaded” (2005)
“Seabiscuit” (2003)
“That Thing You Do” (1996)
TV shows such as “House,” “Jericho,” and “Numb3rs”
Reality TV productions including “MTV’s Pimp My Ride,”
“Driving Force,” “Tori & Dean” and “Thunder Road”
National commercials including Dial Soap, Xbox 360,
L’Oréal, BMW, Lexus, Subaru, Ford, Chevrolet and
Harley Davidson
Amenities
Fairplex has a full-service, on-site rental
company with services and equipment
readily available
Sheraton Fairplex Hotel offers special
filming rates and features a restaurant, in hotel
and on-campus catering, lounge,
meeting rooms, pool and fitness center
Fairplex KOA RV Park offers 185 sites with
full hook-ups, store and recreation room
Finish Line Sports Grill features an
impressive food and beverage menu and the perfect atmosphere for your crew to relax after your shoot
Industry Support
Fairplex’s sales team is active in the filming
community attending fundraisers, mixers
and exhibitions. Fairplex proudly sponsors
the annual COLA event as well as the“California Only Locations” reception and
exhibits in the AFCI Locations Trade Show
each year. We also hold membership and
are actively involved in the LMGA. Fairplex
provides hospitality for film industry
professionals and their families including
visits to the L.A. County Fair, premium
concert packages and networking events.
