Red Victorian row house with bay windows on a steep San Francisco street in morning fog.

Where Was Full House Filmed?

Where the Tanner house, Painted Ladies, and Golden Gate Bridge scenes were really shot, plus how to visit the filming locations.

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

LocationWhereWhat was filmedAccess
1709 Broderick Street (Tanner House exterior)San FranciscoEstablishing shots of the Tanner family home in opening credits and episodesOutside only
Alamo Square / Painted LadiesSan FranciscoOpening credits picnic and skyline shotsFree to see
Golden Gate BridgeSan FranciscoOpening credits convertible scene and Comet's Excellent Adventure episodeFree to see
Coit TowerSan FranciscoComet's Excellent Adventure (season 8 episode 1)Ticketed
Lombard StreetSan FranciscoEstablishing shotsFree to see
Warner Bros. Studios Stage 24BurbankInteriors of Tanner house and most episodes across all seasonsTicketed

Filming Locations Map

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Location By Location

1709 Broderick Street (Tanner House exterior), San Francisco
Location 01

1709 Broderick Street (Tanner House exterior)

California, San Francisco Outside only

Filmed here: Establishing shots of the Tanner family home in opening credits and episodes

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.

Alamo Square / Painted Ladies, San Francisco
Location 02

Alamo Square / Painted Ladies

California, San Francisco Free to see

Filmed here: Opening credits picnic and skyline shots

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.

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
Location 03

Golden Gate Bridge

California, San Francisco Free to see

Filmed here: Opening credits convertible scene and Comet's Excellent Adventure episode

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, San Francisco
Location 04

Coit Tower

California, San Francisco Ticketed

Filmed here: Comet's Excellent Adventure (season 8 episode 1)

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, San Francisco
Location 05

Lombard Street

California, San Francisco Free to see

Filmed here: Establishing shots

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.

Warner Bros. Studios Stage 24, Burbank
Location 06

Warner Bros. Studios Stage 24

California, Burbank Ticketed

Filmed here: Interiors of Tanner house and most episodes across all seasons

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.

1,324 reviews

PriceLive on listingCheck availability

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.

414 reviews

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.

32 reviews

PriceLive on listingCheck availability

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.

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