where did they film the office

They filmed The Office mostly in and around Los Angeles, even though the show is set in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Main filming locations

• The primary Dunder Mifflin office was first shot in a real office building in a business park in the Valley area of Los Angeles, then later recreated on a soundstage at Chandler Valley Center Studios in Panorama City, CA.

• Most everyday Scranton “exteriors” (parking lot, nearby streets, industrial surroundings) were filmed in LA neighborhoods like Panorama City, Van Nuys, Studio City, and the broader San Fernando Valley.

• The show’s setting is Scranton, PA, but only certain shots—mainly the opening-credits montage and a few establishing scenes—were filmed in the real Scranton (for example, the Pennsylvania Paper & Supply Company tower and downtown streets).

Notable specific spots fans visit

• Dunder Mifflin building : 13927 Saticoy St in Panorama City, California, used for the “Scranton Business Park” exterior.

• Schrute Farms : Farm and beet-field scenes used locations like Disney’s Golden Oak Ranch in Newhall, CA, and Underwood Family Farms near Moorpark, CA.

• Michael Scott’s condo : A real condo in Reseda, CA, used for exterior shots.

• Lake day / Beach episodes : “Beach Day” was filmed at Hansen Dam Lake Park in Lake View Terrace, Los Angeles.

• Gettysburg episode : The “Gettysburg” trip was actually filmed in Woodley Park in Van Nuys, CA.

Quick recap (TL;DR)

• Story setting: Scranton, Pennsylvania.

• Actual main filming: Office interiors and most exteriors in Los Angeles (Panorama City, Van Nuys, Studio City and other Valley areas).

• Real Scranton: Mainly used for opening credits landmarks and a few location shots.

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