Romantic Movies Filmed in Monterey County

Cinematic sparks fly when romantic scenes are filmed in Monterey County. Were they inspired by their environment? Perhaps. Why not see the movie again, and then visit the scene for yourself?

• The Sandpiper (1965) Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton; the ultimate romantic couple filmed on Pfeiffer Beach, Big Sur.
• A Summer Place (1959) Sandra Dee and Troy Donahue; locations in Pacific Grove, All Saints Episcopal Church in Carmel, and Monterey Peninsula Airport.
• Rebecca (1940) Joan Fontaine and Laurence Olivier filmed parts of this haunting romance at Point Lobos.
• Basic Instinct (1992) Sharon Stone and Michael Douglas; on location at Carmel Valley Village, and Garrapata Beach standing in for Stinson Beach (located North of San Francisco).

 

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