Phenomenon was filmed mainly in Auburn, California, with additional filming in Sonoma, Petaluma, Santa Rosa, and San Francisco.

Main location

Auburn is the best-known filming base for the movie, and several recognizable scenes were shot around Old Town Auburn.

Other California sites

The listed production locations also include Sonoma, Petaluma, Santa Rosa Junior College in Santa Rosa, and San Francisco.

Notable spots

Some specific Auburn sites tied to the film are Sacramento Street, Washington Street, Machado Orchards, and the area near the post office where a set was built.