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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.

The real place

El Mirage OHV Recreation Area, California

What to know

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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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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This entry identifies the place’s relationship to 2Pac. Map markers locate a building or area; an exact camera position has not been verified.

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