This private Victorian home in Lower Pacific Heights served as the exterior of the Tanner family house. It was built in 1883 and appears in establishing shots during the opening credits and episodes. Today it remains a private residence, so access is exterior only. Fans can view the house from the street, and it is a popular photo spot. The address is 1709 Broderick Street in San Francisco.
The Short Answer
Full House was mainly filmed on soundstages at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California. Establishing shots, opening credits, and one full episode used real locations in San Francisco. The Tanner house exterior at 1709 Broderick Street is a private Victorian home, while interiors were shot on Stage 24 before a live audience.
Full House ran from 1987 to 1995 and is set in San Francisco, but most of the show was not filmed there. The interiors, including the famous Tanner living room and kitchen, were built on soundstages at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California.
A handful of real San Francisco spots appear in the opening credits and establishing shots. Only one episode, season 8's 'Comet's Excellent Adventure,' was filmed on location in the city. Visitors can still see several of these places today.
Every Location At A Glance
| Location | Where | What was filmed | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1709 Broderick Street (Tanner House exterior) | San Francisco | Establishing shots of the Tanner family home in opening credits and episodes | Outside only |
| Alamo Square / Painted Ladies | San Francisco | Opening credits picnic and skyline shots | Free to see |
| Golden Gate Bridge | San Francisco | Opening credits convertible scene and Comet's Excellent Adventure episode | Free to see |
| Coit Tower | San Francisco | Comet's Excellent Adventure (season 8 episode 1) | Ticketed |
| Lombard Street | San Francisco | Establishing shots | Free to see |
| Warner Bros. Studios Stage 24 | Burbank | Interiors of Tanner house and most episodes across all seasons | Ticketed |
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Location By Location
Alamo Square is a public park with free access, known for the row of Victorian houses called the Painted Ladies. Full House used this spot for the opening credits picnic and skyline shots. The park is often crowded with tourists, but it offers a clear view of the Painted Ladies and the San Francisco skyline. Visitors can walk through the park at no cost.
The Golden Gate Bridge appears in the opening credits convertible scene and in the season 8 episode 'Comet's Excellent Adventure.' Pedestrian access is available on the sidewalks, and the bridge is a public landmark. Visitors can walk or bike across for views of the bay and city. The bridge connects San Francisco to Marin County and is free to cross on foot.
Coit Tower was used in the Full House episode 'Comet's Excellent Adventure,' which is season 8, episode 1. The tower interior requires a ticket, but the surrounding park is free to enter. From the top, visitors can see panoramic views of San Francisco and the bay. The tower sits on Telegraph Hill and is a short walk from the waterfront.
Lombard Street appears in establishing shots for Full House. The crooked section of the street is a public road, and visitors can drive or walk down it. It is very touristy, with crowds gathering at the bottom and top to take photos. The street is known for its eight sharp turns and flower beds. No ticket is needed to see it.
Stage 24 at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank held the interiors of the Tanner house and was used for most episodes across all seasons. The studio is visitable through the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood, which includes the soundstage area. Booking in advance is recommended. This is where the live audience watched scenes being filmed. The tour also covers other productions, but Full House fans can see the space where the family's living room and kitchen were built.
Where It Is Set Versus Where It Was Filmed
Full House ran from 1987 to 1995 and is set in San Francisco, but it was primarily filmed at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California. Only limited on-location shooting happened in San Francisco for exteriors and one episode.
The Studio Side
Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California, is visitable through the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood. The tour includes the soundstage area where Full House interiors were filmed on Stage 24. Booking in advance is recommended.
Tours That Visit These Locations
Three bookable tours on this page include stops tied to Full House. A San Francisco bus tour stops at Alamo Square park, the Tanner family picnic spot from the opening credits, and costs $79 with 414 reviews. A city sights tour also visits Alamo Square and has 1,324 reviews. A Los Angeles film locations tour passes a street with houses from movies and TV shows, including a wedding scene from Full House, and has 32 reviews.
San Francisco City Sights
San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour
A city sights tour with 1,324 reviews that stops at Alamo Square, where the Tanner family picnic scene was shot.
San Francisco Bus Tour
San Francisco: Movie Filming Locations Bus Tour
This bus tour includes a stop at Alamo Square park, the picnic spot from the opening credits, and has 414 reviews with a $79 ticket.
Los Angeles Film Tour
The Movie Guys' L.A. Film Locations Tour
A Los Angeles film locations tour that passes a street with houses from movies and TV shows, including a wedding scene from Full House, with 32 reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions
Was Full House Filmed In San Francisco
Only one episode, season 8's 'Comet's Excellent Adventure,' was filmed on location in San Francisco. Most interiors were shot at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank.
Where Is The Tanner House Exterior
The Tanner house exterior is at 1709 Broderick Street in San Francisco. It is a private Victorian home built in 1883, so visitors can only view it from the street.
Can You Visit The Full House Soundstage
Yes, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood includes the soundstage area. Stage 24 held the Tanner house interiors and was used for most episodes. Booking in advance is recommended.
What Full House Scenes Were Filmed At Alamo Square
The opening credits picnic and skyline shots were filmed at Alamo Square, with the Painted Ladies in the background. The park is free and open to the public.
Which Full House Episode Was Filmed On Location In San Francisco
Season 8, episode 1, 'Comet's Excellent Adventure,' was filmed on location in San Francisco. It included scenes at the Golden Gate Bridge and Coit Tower.
Is The Painted Ladies House The Tanner House
No, the Painted Ladies near Alamo Square appear in the opening credits but are not the Tanner house. The Tanner house exterior is a different Victorian at 1709 Broderick Street.
Fans can still see the real San Francisco spots that stood in for the Tanner family's hometown, from the Broderick Street Victorian to the Golden Gate Bridge. The studio tour in Burbank offers a look at where the indoor scenes were made.





