Where was Pretty Woman filmed?

This glossy modern fairy tale remains a touchstone of feel-good romance, and a good part of its enduring charm comes from the gleaming Los Angeles it conjures, a world of grand hotels and luxury shopfronts. For travellers it offers the chance to step into that wish-fulfilment glamour and stand where one of cinema's most beloved transformations played out.

The film's polished backdrop is pure Los Angeles. The Beverly Wilshire, the grand hotel where the romance unfolds, is a genuine landmark on the edge of Beverly Hills, presiding over the foot of the famous shopping district. Just beyond it runs Rodeo Drive, the celebrated luxury street where the story's exuberant shopping montage takes place, its boutiques and palm-lined pavements every bit as glamorous in person.

Both sit within easy strolling distance, so fans can pair a window-shopping wander along Rodeo Drive with a coffee or afternoon tea at the hotel for the full fantasy. Combine the outing with the wider sights of Beverly Hills and Los Angeles, and consider linking it to other LA screen locations for a city-spanning film tour.