Burrito King
The Sunset Boulevard restaurant appears along the video’s drive through Los Angeles, a roadside landmark in the larger portrait of the city.
Musician · Cultural figure
Randy Newman
I Love L.A. turns boulevards, roadside food, and sunshine into a portrait of the city that is both affectionate and uneasy.
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Santa Monica Boulevard
Newman names Santa Monica Boulevard in the song. It is a long corridor through several neighbourhoods, not a claim that every block was filmed for the video.
THE PLACES BEHIND THE STORY
A life on the map.
Explore 2 connections. Each connection links to its evidence; outlined circles mark approximate areas, not exact buildings or camera positions.
Burrito King
The Sunset Boulevard restaurant appears along the video’s drive through Los Angeles, a roadside landmark in the larger portrait of the city.
Burrito King — location account ↗︎
See the corner from the sidewalk. Check the business directly if planning a food stop.
Open street map ↗︎Santa Monica Boulevard
Newman names Santa Monica Boulevard in the song. It is a long corridor through several neighbourhoods, not a claim that every block was filmed for the video.
Burrito King — location account ↗︎
The map is an area reference. Choose a walkable stretch that fits your day.
Open street map ↗︎IN THE STORYMusic video · 1983 Lyric geography