Location 01Hillard House (2640 Steiner Street)
Pacific Heights, San Francisco Outside only
Filmed here: Exterior shots of the family home
The painted Victorian at 2640 Steiner Street in Pacific Heights served as the exterior of the Hillard family home in countless establishing shots. It is a private residence, so viewing is strictly from the street, but it remains one of the most photographed houses in the city. After Robin Williams' death, the sidewalk outside became an impromptu memorial where fans left flowers and notes. Interior scenes were filmed elsewhere because the real home's rooms were too small.
Location 02Daniel Hillard's Apartment (520-522 Green Street)
North Beach, San Francisco Outside only
Filmed here: Daniel's apartment where he transforms into Mrs. Doubtfire
This North Beach building appears as the exterior of Daniel's apartment, the cramped quarters where he transforms into Mrs. Doubtfire. It sits above a restaurant on a busy, walkable block of Green Street, and the public street view makes it an easy add-on to any North Beach wander. Fans typically photograph the facade from across the street. Pair it with the nearby school and bakery locations, both within a few minutes' walk.
Location 03Bridges Restaurant & Bar
Contra Costa County, Danville Free to see
Filmed here: Restaurant dinner scene with costume changes and choking incident
The famous dinner scene, with its frantic stall-to-stall costume changes and the choking incident, was filmed inside the real Bridges Restaurant & Bar in Danville, Contra Costa County. Unlike many film locations, this one can be experienced exactly as the cast did: the restaurant is still operating and welcomes diners. Reservations are recommended, especially for fans hoping to snag a table near where the chaos unfolded. It is the most immersive stop on the list.
Location 04Claremont Resort and Spa
Alameda County, Berkeley Ticketed
Filmed here: Swimming pool family scenes
The Berkeley luxury resort stood in for the swimming pool scenes where the family spends time together, with Williams' character juggling his two identities poolside. Today the Claremont operates as a high-end resort, and pool access is limited to hotel guests or day passes when available. The grand white building is visible from a distance for those not staying there. Its location in the Oakland hills makes it a reasonable detour from a Danville or Oakland filming tour.
Location 05KTVU Fox 2 Studios
Jack London Square, Oakland Private property
Filmed here: TV studio and job scenes
The TV studio and job scenes, where Daniel eventually finds work in broadcasting, were filmed at KTVU's studios in Oakland's Jack London Square. This remains an active television station, so there is no public access to the interior. Visitors can see the exterior of the building from the surrounding streets. Jack London Square itself is a pleasant waterfront district with restaurants and shops, so the stop pairs well with a meal.
Location 06San Mateo County History Museum (former courthouse)
San Mateo County, Redwood City Free to see
Filmed here: Courtroom scenes
The courtroom scenes, where the custody dispute plays out, were filmed in the former San Mateo County courthouse in Redwood City. The building now houses the San Mateo County History Museum, which is open to the public. That makes this one of the few locations fans can step inside legally and at leisure. Check museum hours before visiting, as they vary. Redwood City sits about halfway between San Francisco and San Jose.
Location 07City College of San Francisco Chinatown/North Beach Campus (940 Filbert Street)
Chinatown/North Beach, San Francisco Free to see
Filmed here: Children's school scenes
The children's school scenes were shot at the campus at 940 Filbert Street, on the border of Chinatown and North Beach. The grounds are accessible to the public, though classes may be in session, so visitors should be respectful of students and staff. The campus is a short walk from Daniel's apartment on Green Street, which makes it easy to combine several North Beach stops into a single stroll through the neighborhood.
Location 08Crissy Field
Presidio, San Francisco Free to see
Filmed here: Family montage scenes with Golden Gate Bridge views
This stretch of shoreline in the Presidio appears in family montage scenes, with the Golden Gate Bridge looming in the background. Crissy Field is a free public park and one of the city's most popular spots for walking, picnicking, and kite flying. Of all the film's locations, it is the one most worth lingering at regardless of movie fandom. The bridge views are reliably spectacular, particularly on clear afternoons.
Location 09Danilo Bakery (516 Green Street)
North Beach, San Francisco Free to see
Filmed here: Exterior of building below Daniel's apartment
The building at 516 Green Street, directly below Daniel's apartment, was shown as a bakery in the film. The business occupying the space may have changed over the years, so treat this as a quick street-view stop rather than a destination. It sits steps from 520-522 Green Street, so fans photographing Daniel's apartment will capture this address almost automatically. North Beach's cafes and restaurants make the surrounding blocks worth exploring.
Location 101200 Washington Street
Russian Hill, San Francisco Outside only
Filmed here: Harvey Fierstein character's apartment
This Russian Hill building served as the apartment of Harvey Fierstein's character, Daniel's brother who helps create the Mrs. Doubtfire persona. It is a private building with exterior-only viewing, and a quick photo stop at most. Russian Hill offers some of the city's steepest and most scenic streets, and this address is a short detour from the crooked section of Lombard Street, which makes it easy to fold into a broader neighborhood walk.
