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Westside Auto Pad
Location Type: Purpose-built auto pad in open terrain
Setting: Expansive field with unobstructed mountain and rolling-hill backdrop
The Westside Auto Pad offers a controlled, production-ready surface set within a wide-open landscape, ideal for automotive filming and exterior scenes requiring scale, isolation, and clean sightlines. Surrounded by natural terrain and distant hills, the location reads as remote and period-neutral while maintaining practical access for crews and camera vehicles.

Production Value
• Clean, paved surface suitable for hero vehicle shots
• 360° sightlines with minimal visual interruption
• Scenic hills and open sky provide strong natural depth
• Easily frames as desert, rural West, or remote testing ground

Ideal Uses
• Automotive commercials and brand films
• Feature film exterior driving scenes
• Performance testing visuals
• Insert shots, beauty passes, and controlled motion work

Access & Logistics
• Direct vehicle access for production and camera cars
• Space for staging, turnaround, and support vehicles
• Low ambient noise and minimal modern intrusion
• Flexible scheduling with controlled access
Why Scouts Like It
The Westside Auto Pad combines visual scale with logistical simplicity-a rare balance for automotive and exterior-heavy shoots. Productions gain a cinematic backdrop without sacrificing efficiency, making it an effective solution for tight schedules and repeatable setups.
Scouting & Availability
For scouting access, tech recces, or availability inquiries, please contact:
Anthony Russell

Property Management Supervisor
Direct - 661.663.4205 Cell - 661.624.8409
Email: [email protected]
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