The American Pie Neighborhood

We moved into the area two years ago, we never knew this area existed, it’s beautiful in a breathtaking way. every house is custom built original piece of art. LOVE IT, don’t forget to visit the Rancho

This place is great. We always walk our dog here, and it’s great to know that some of these houses were used to filmed movies. It’s basically a historic, community centered neighborhood. Yeaaahhh, Donnie Darko! If you want to stroll around Bixby, check this place out! Pretty houses too (: The best way is to park in Los Cerritos Park of Bixby Knolls.

There’s something a bit on the nose about driving through this neighborhood while listening to Don McLean’s «American Pie.»
It was unintentional. 100.3 The Sound was doing one of those theme days where they play a bunch of songs in alphabetic order. After that was three different versions of «American Woman.»
Granted the song has absolutely nothing to do with a movie about self-​love with a pastry.
Anyway… it’s all about Country Club Drive. You see houses there from the «American Pie» franchise as well as «Donnie Darko,» «Red Dragon,» «Ferris Bueller,» and «Not Another Teen Movie.»
Still, even if you don’t recognize any of the on-​location sets, taking a leisurely drive down this road proves pleasant, especially if you’re the type of person who still goes, «I call that one!» after pointing at the dream house of your choice.

Cool to see that a neighborhood that you’ve lived in for 20 years has reviews. It is well worth 5 stars. Biased, of course, I think it’s the greatest area in Long Beach… The Los Cerritos area, as it is technically called by realtors, is wonderful. No offense to anyone… but don’t call it Bixby Knolls. It isn’t. All of
the new stores, restaurants and wine bars make it complete. Being able to eat at some place rather than Hoff’s or Trani’s, is terrific. Quiet, historic and stately, it’s a great neighborhood.

I walk through the American Pie Neighborhood about 5 days per week. I am not 100% sure why it is named this because there are lots of houses in this part of Bixby Knolls that have been used in the movies and on television shows like Dexter, Ferris Bueller’s Day off and Donny Darko.
The houses are really big and nice and this area really does it up big for Halloween and the place is a zoo. The people that own the houses in this neighborhood are used to people coming and snapping random pictures to upload to social networking sites and I have done this quite a bit myself and have never been hassled.
The best way to check out the neighborhood is to drive to Los Cerritos Park which is located on Country Club drive and find a place to park. Then you will go on about a 2 mile walk around the neighborhood and you can check out all the nice houses in this neighborhood. Feel free to bring your doggies!

Very beautiful neighborhood. It’s clear why these homes show up on film and tv.

Wow! It’s weird to see your neighborhood on Unilocal.
As pretentious as it is, I must say I live on Country Club Dr and yes, there are tons of gorgeous houses that many movies have filmed at with frequent shoots throughout the year. It’s a cozy, safe, warm community nestled away from many of the less than savory Long Beach elements.
Bixby Knolls is my home. I love & support it every day and I hope you will too!

Looking for something fun to do this afternoon? Want to impress your out of town guests or your day date? Put on your walking shoes or hop on your bikes and check out the «Little Hollywood» of Long Beach.
The Virginia Country Club area of LB is where you’ll find the real homes used in the filming of «American Pie,» «Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,» «Red Dragon,» «Donnie Darko», «Weird Science» and «Not A Teen Movie». Filming continues in this neighborhood and a few weeks ago they were taping episodes of «Dexter» in the area.
Many of these locations are close enough together you can see a few at a time. But with nearby Rancho Los Cerritos, Los Cerritos Park or the Bixby Knolls Biz area, a visit to a few of these spots can make for a wonderful day!
[ Warning: These are private homes. Do not trespass on their property,
knock on their doors, or otherwise disturb the residents’ privacy. ]