Where Is the National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation House in La Mirada?

Are you a fan of the classic holiday movie National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation? If so, you may be surprised to learn that the iconic Griswold family home from the movie is not actually located in Chicago, as it is portrayed in the film. In fact, the house is located in La Mirada, California.

The History of the House
The house was built in 1957 and was designed by architect Louis Katzman. It was originally located on 5134 Louise Avenue in Encino, California. However, it was later moved to its current location on 2311 North Vermont Avenue in La Mirada.

The Appearance of the House
The house is a two-story Colonial-style home with a white exterior and black shutters. It has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and is approximately 3,500 square feet. While it may not look exactly like it did in the movie (as some modifications were made for filming purposes), it still has many recognizable features including a large front porch and a circular driveway.

Visiting the Christmas Vacation House

If you’re a die-hard fan of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, you may be interested in visiting the house for yourself. While it is a private residence and not open to the public for tours or visits, you can still drive by and snap some photos from outside.

• It’s important to note that since it is someone’s private residence, please respect their privacy and do not trespass or disturb them.

Other Filming Locations

While the Griswold family home may be one of the most recognizable locations from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, there were actually several other filming locations used throughout Southern California.

• The department store where Clark Griswold (played by Chevy Chase) goes Christmas shopping is the Bullocks Wilshire department store in Los Angeles.
• The exterior shots of the Griswold family home in Chicago were actually filmed on the Warner Bros. backlot in Burbank, California.
• The sledding scene where Clark gets stuck under a truck was filmed on Big Horn Drive in Pasadena, California.

In Conclusion
While it may be disappointing to some fans that the Griswold family home from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation is not actually located in Chicago, it is still a fun and interesting fact to know. And if you ever find yourself in La Mirada, driving by the house can make for a great photo opportunity.