El Mirage dry lake
The first California Love video was filmed at El Mirage in November 1995. Its desert production is outside Los Angeles, even though the song is inseparable from the city.
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El Mirage dry lake
The first California Love video was filmed at El Mirage in November 1995. Its desert production is outside Los Angeles, even though the song is inseparable from the city.
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An out-of-town excursion, not an L.A. walking stop. Check official recreation-area access and weather before travelling; the map marks the area, not an exact camera position.
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