Explore the real-world places that appear in Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Each location on the map shows what happens there in the novel, the real history of the place, and what's there today. Featured locations include The Whisky a Go Go, Sunset Boulevard Strip, Hollywood Bowl, The Roxy Theatre, Capitol Records Building and 10 more.
8901 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood — The band's breakthrough venue
The Whisky a Go Go is where Daisy Jones and The Six play their pivotal early shows. Billy Dunne, the perfectionist frontman, leads the band through their first major performances on this legendary stage. Graham Dunne watches from the crowd as his brother's band gains momentum. The club becomes the launching pad for their rise to stardom, where Daisy's raw talent and the band's chemistry first ignite in front of industry insiders and record label scouts.
The Whisky a Go Go opened in 1964 and became one of the most iconic live music venues in Los Angeles. The Who, Led Zeppelin, The Doors, and countless other rock legends performed here during the 1960s and 1970s. It was instrumental in shaping the West Hollywood rock scene.
The Whisky a Go Go remains an active concert venue and tourist destination. It still hosts live music performances nightly and maintains its original interior design, complete with the famous stage where generations of rock bands have performed.
Visit: The Whisky a Go Go (theater)
West Hollywood — The heart of 1970s rock culture
Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood is the epicenter of the 1970s rock scene where Daisy Jones and The Six become fixtures. The band frequents clubs and studios along the Strip, absorbing the energy of the era. Daisy's ambition and the band's struggle for recognition play out against this backdrop of competing ambitions and excess. The Strip represents both the dream and the dissolution that fame brings.
Sunset Boulevard's Sunset Strip became famous in the 1960s and 1970s as the epicenter of Los Angeles rock music. Legendary venues like The Roxy, The Troubadour, and The Whisky a Go Go lined the street. The area epitomized the era's rock culture, excess, and creative energy.
The Sunset Strip remains a major cultural destination with restaurants, music venues, bars, and shops. While some original venues have closed, the street retains its music heritage with several active concert halls and historic landmarks.
Visit: Sunset Strip Historic District (landmark)
2301 North Highland Avenue, Hollywood — The band's stadium dream
The Hollywood Bowl represents the ultimate goal for Daisy Jones and The Six — performing at one of America's most prestigious venues. As the band's success grows, the Bowl becomes the aspirational target that drives their ambitions. The novel's tension around whether they can headline this legendary amphitheater becomes a measure of their arrival as a major rock act.
The Hollywood Bowl, founded in 1922, is the world's largest natural amphitheater and one of the most prestigious concert venues in the United States. It has hosted everyone from The Beatles to classical orchestras, and has been a barometer of success for Los Angeles musicians since the 1960s.
The Hollywood Bowl remains one of America's premier outdoor concert venues. It operates seasonally with a full schedule of classical, pop, rock, and jazz performances. It's a major tourist attraction and continues to be considered a pinnacle achievement for performers.
Visit: Hollywood Bowl (theater)
9009 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood — Venue for emerging bands
The Roxy Theatre is one of the key venues where Daisy Jones and The Six perform as they climb the ranks of the Los Angeles rock scene. The intimate setting allows the band to develop their stage presence and test new material before larger crowds. Daisy's charisma and the band's tight musicianship become evident at this crucial venue.
The Roxy Theatre opened in 1973 on the Sunset Strip and became one of the most important rock music venues in Los Angeles. It launched the careers of many major acts and was known for discovering new talent during its heyday in the 1970s and 1980s.
The Roxy Theatre continues to operate as a live music venue on Sunset Boulevard. It hosts concerts multiple nights a week and remains a destination for rock and alternative music fans.
Visit: The Roxy Theatre (theater)
1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood — The pinnacle of recording success
Capitol Records Building represents the industry establishment that Daisy Jones and The Six must navigate. The novel's references to recording deals, studio sessions, and label politics culminate in the reality of working with a major record company. The building symbolizes both the promise and the constraints of commercial success.
Capitol Records Building, completed in 1956, is an iconic circular tower designed to resemble a stack of records. It became one of the most recognizable recording studio buildings in the world and housed major recording operations for decades. Countless famous albums were recorded here from the 1950s onward.
Capitol Records Building remains an active recording facility and office space. It's a protected historic landmark and tourist attraction, with the exterior and lobby accessible to visitors. The building's distinctive architecture makes it one of Hollywood's most photographed structures.
Visit: Capitol Records Building (landmark)
Hollywood — The crossroads of stardom
Hollywood & Vine is the symbolic heart of the entertainment industry that Daisy Jones and The Six aspire to conquer. As a band trying to make it in Los Angeles, the intersection represents both the glamour and the cutthroat competition of the music business. The novel frequently references the pressure of breaking into the industry centered here.
Hollywood & Vine became famous in the 1920s as the heart of Hollywood's entertainment industry. Radio stations, studios, and talent agencies were located at this intersection, making it the epicenter of American entertainment during the Golden Age of Hollywood and continuing through the rock era.
Hollywood & Vine remains a major intersection in Hollywood with historic buildings, the Hollywood Walk of Fame stars embedded in the street, and numerous entertainment-related businesses. It continues to be a major tourist destination.
Visit: Hollywood & Vine Historic District (landmark)
8456 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles — Professional recording facility
Record Plant Studios represents the professional music recording world that Daisy Jones and The Six enter as their career progresses. The band likely uses such state-of-the-art facilities to record their album, where the tension between artistic vision and commercial considerations becomes acute. Studio sessions become battlegrounds for the band's internal conflicts.
Record Plant was a premier recording studio opened in the 1970s with multiple locations including Los Angeles. It was known for state-of-the-art recording technology and was used by major artists throughout the decade. The studio represented the height of professional recording capability.
While the original Record Plant Studios is no longer operating under that name, the location has housed various recording and entertainment businesses. The building remains and reflects Los Angeles's continuous role as a recording hub.
9081 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood — Club venue for rising acts
The Troubadour is where Daisy Jones and The Six perform during their early rise, testing themselves against other aspiring acts and building a following. The venue's prestige makes successful performances here crucial to the band's credibility. Daisy's distinctive presence and the band's chemistry become increasingly evident through multiple performances.
The Troubadour opened in 1957 and became one of the most important music venues in Los Angeles. It launched the careers of artists like Elton John, James Taylor, and Joni Mitchell in the 1960s and 1970s. It was a crucial venue for folk, rock, and pop artists.
The Troubadour continues to operate as a premier live music venue on Santa Monica Boulevard. It hosts concerts multiple nights a week and remains a destination for music fans seeking to discover new artists and enjoy established performers.
Visit: The Troubadour (theater)
Beverly Hills — Symbol of wealth and excess
Rodeo Drive symbolizes the excess and wealth that comes with the band's success. As Daisy Jones and The Six achieve fame, the material trappings of stardom — the clothes, the cars, the lifestyle — become both rewards and sources of tension. The street represents the L.A. dream that drives the band's ambitions and ultimately contributes to their dissolution.
Rodeo Drive became famous as the world's most exclusive shopping street in the mid-20th century. By the 1970s, it was the ultimate symbol of Los Angeles wealth and glamour, lined with haute couture boutiques and luxury brands.
Rodeo Drive remains one of the world's most expensive and exclusive shopping districts. It's a major tourist attraction featuring luxury fashion houses, fine dining, and jewelry stores.
Visit: Rodeo Drive (landmark)
2700 North Vermont Avenue, Los Feliz — Major concert venue
The Greek Theatre represents another major performance milestone for Daisy Jones and The Six. Performing at this prestigious venue signifies their status as a serious rock act. The acoustics and prestige of the theatre make it a venue where the band's commercial success becomes undeniable.
The Greek Theatre, built in 1930, is one of the largest natural amphitheaters in the United States. It became a major concert venue throughout the 20th century, hosting legendary performers and major tours. It was particularly significant during the 1970s rock era.
The Greek Theatre remains an active concert venue hosting major touring acts and special performances. It's a 5,900-seat outdoor amphitheater operated by UCLA and remains a prestigious Los Angeles performance space.
Visit: The Greek Theatre (theater)
Laurel Canyon Road, Los Angeles — Bohemian band home base
Laurel Canyon is the legendary Los Angeles neighborhood where musicians lived and created during the 1960s and 1970s. Band members of Daisy Jones and The Six, particularly those with resources, would likely reside in or frequent this area. The canyon's bohemian vibe and music industry culture provide the backdrop for creative collaboration and personal relationships that drive the novel's emotional core.
Laurel Canyon became famous as a creative hub for Los Angeles musicians and songwriters starting in the 1960s. The Byrds, The Doors, Crosby, Stills & Nash, and many others lived in the canyon during its golden era. It was synonymous with 1970s Los Angeles rock culture.
Laurel Canyon remains a residential neighborhood in the Hollywood Hills. It retains its bohemian character with tree-lined streets and remains attractive to musicians and creative professionals. Several historic homes and recording studios still operate in the area.
Visit: Laurel Canyon Historic District (landmark)
8433 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood — Late-night venue
The Starwood is where Daisy Jones and The Six experience the darker underbelly of the rock scene. The late-night venue represents the excess, substance use, and moral complexity that accompanies their fame. Band tensions and personal crises intersect at this club, where the party atmosphere masks deeper struggles.
The Starwood opened in 1974 on Sunset Boulevard and became one of the premier rock venues in Los Angeles during the punk and new wave era. It was known as a cutting-edge venue featuring emerging and experimental acts throughout the late 1970s and 1980s.
The Starwood building still exists but is no longer operating as a music venue. The location has housed various businesses and represents a piece of Lost Angeles music history.
100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City — Large venue for major acts
The Universal Amphitheatre represents the scale of venue that Daisy Jones and The Six aspire to headline. A performance here would signify their transformation from local heroes to national acts. The venue's size and prestige make it a benchmark of commercial success.
The Universal Amphitheatre opened in 1981 but represents the type of large concert facility that became standard venues for major touring acts during the 1970s and 1980s. It's one of the largest theaters in the Los Angeles area.
The Universal Amphitheatre (now part of Universal CityWalk) continues to host concerts and major events. It remains a significant performance venue in the Los Angeles area with a capacity of around 6,000 people.
Visit: Universal CityWalk Entertainment District (landmark)
8080 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood — Music retail landmark
Music retail locations on Sunset Boulevard represent the commercial infrastructure of the music industry that validates Daisy Jones and The Six's success. Album sales and visibility in record stores become markers of their progress. The band's records appearing in prominent positions symbolizes their arrival as a legitimate commercial force.
Tower Records opened its iconic Sunset Boulevard location in the 1970s and became one of the most famous record stores in the world. It was a cultural institution for music fans and represented the zenith of the vinyl era retail experience.
Tower Records locations have largely closed due to digital music distribution, though a few locations still operate. The Sunset Boulevard building now houses other businesses, marking the end of an era in physical music retail.
26101 Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia — Tourist destination and downtime
Magic Mountain or similar entertainment destinations represent the brief moments of normalcy and leisure in the band members' lives as they balance celebrity with personal desires. These respite moments highlight the contrast between the glamorous music world and ordinary life.
Magic Mountain opened in 1971 and became one of California's major amusement parks. It was a popular destination for Southern California residents and tourists throughout the 1970s and beyond.
Magic Mountain remains one of California's major amusement parks, operating with numerous roller coasters and attractions. It continues to be a popular family entertainment destination in the Santa Clarita area.
Visit: Six Flags Magic Mountain (park)
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