Sunnydale High, Class Of ‘08
Yesterday afternoon I met up with Darion and Kirsten at D’s place because we made plans to drive down to Torrance, CA to spend some time in Sunnydale. As you may or may not know, Sunnydale High and the house that was used as Buffy Summers’s home are real places that exist in Torrance, CA. Sunnydale High (which is also West Beverly High in Beverly Hills, 90210) is actually Torrance High School and Buffy’s house is a regular house on a street in Torrance. Here are a couple pics of us in front of “Buffy’s House”:
Yes, we brought along an official stake prop replica from Buffy the Vampire Slayer for use in our photos … we’re cheesy geeks, we’re well aware. We also spent some time (well, quite a bit of time) on the grounds at Sunnydale High (um, Torrance High). After the jump, check out a whole slew of our fun pics from that excursion …
I previously visited both “Buffy’s house” and “Sunnydale High” many years ago with Erik but this was the first time that Kirsten, Darion and I made the trip together (they had never been). Because the new CW TV series 90210 is going to use Torrance High as West Beverly High again, we were afraid that the grounds might be locked up and we wouldn’t be able to visit the famed courtyard. Fortunately, there was nary a sign of any film production in the area. The school was closed up and empty and we were able to hang out, snap pics and act like complete dorks:
We seriously had the best time ever. All 3 of us are huge BtVS fans so this was such a treat for us. We’ve been talking about making this trek to Torrance for months and we finally did it … it was a blast :) I realize that folks who aren’t fans of BtVS may not get these pics but I’m certain that fans of the show can appreciate how cool yesterday was for us. It was all the more fun since Darion and Kirsten are such überfans and really good friends. It’s easy to publicly embarrass yourself when you’ve got amazing friends to share the embarrassment with ;)
After our visit, we grabbed some food and then chilled for a bit at D’s place.
This afternoon looks like it’s gonna be bizzy. VW called, they have some paperwork for me to fill out … I may be getting my car sooner than I anticipated. Later on tonight, Darion and I are going to a midnight showing of Batman: The Dark Knight. It looks like it’s gonna be a great day :)
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July 17th, 2008 at 1:30 pm
Wow, I am so jealous of you right now. It’s nice to know I am not the only one who is still obsessed even though the show has been off the air for four years. I did meet James Marsters, Nicholas Brendon and Anthony Stewart Head though so it did make my life a little more complete. Your Buffy references and posts make me very happy and feel like not a complete geek.
July 17th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
I LOVE YOU!!! HOnestly the last post about all your favorite episodes was great!! I love that show and watched it every week since DAY ONE and never ever missed a show!!! I loved that you had so much insight into the characters and realized just how wonderful the show is!! I watch it in the mornings as i get ready its so GReAT!! I am totally jealous that you got to go to the school and the house!! i mean HELLO is BUFFYS house!!! Thanks for always bringing alittle more BtVS into my life!! U R THE GREATEST!!!
July 17th, 2008 at 1:39 pm
I <3 that I am not the only one who still loves Buffy! Slay on, scoobies!
July 17th, 2008 at 1:40 pm
I’m jealous…next time I’m in LA visiting my sister I’ll have to go there. I did make the trek to the BH 90210 beach apartment on my last trip.
July 17th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
I truly loved Buffy! My friend and I just finished watching all seven seasons again and I remembered just why I loved the show so much. It is awesome that you have posts about the goings on in the Buffy world. I greatly appreciate it. Your pics are great and maybe someday I can visit Sunnydale!
July 17th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
I heart Buffy.
You heart Buffy.
I heart you.
P.S. Check out Joss Whedon’s latest offering: Dr. Horrible’s sing-a-long blog with Neil Patrick Harris, Nathan Fillion, and Felicia Day (a Potential on Buffy S7).
at: http://www.drhorrible.com
July 17th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
LMAO!! I love it!! I want to sit on that fountain!!!
July 17th, 2008 at 2:09 pm
Thats my wonderful Alma Mater, class of ‘05!
July 17th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
SO COOL.
SO COOL
SO EFFING COOL.
i don’t think i have much else to say. That’s insane. I’d kill to be on those school grounds. (pun only mildly intended)
July 17th, 2008 at 2:20 pm
OMG this is totally what I had planned on doing my first(well second but the first with my parents doesnt count) trip to LA!
July 17th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
I am jealous. I want to go!
July 17th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
im a torrance high alumni!
but sadly, i wasnt in school when they filmed buffy =(
July 17th, 2008 at 3:01 pm
There’s a Chick-Fil-A in the Del Amo Mall in Torrance also – FYI!
July 17th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
If I knew how to portray envious eyes through emoticons, you’d be seeing a lot of them right now!
I looooooved Buffy when it was on and sometimes I see repeats on TV and fall in love all over again. I was only about 10 when it came on TV so she was my absolute idol during my early teenage years. I wanted to BE Buffy. Now, I’m 21 and I still want to be her … ;-)
Considering I live in Ireland, it’s so cool for me to see someone that’s as obsessed as I am with the show go along to the school.
I’m living it all vicariously through you! :-)
Glad you had so much fun!!! :-)
July 17th, 2008 at 3:26 pm
I am soooo jelous right now. I LOVE Buffy, always will. If it wouldn’t be so freaking far, I’d totally be there. LOVE the pix!!
July 17th, 2008 at 4:14 pm
Pfft what’s with the staking? Surely the sun would’ve fried you already eh? :P haha. Although I must say, Trent’s fashion sense > the fashion sense of most of the carbon dated vampiers :3
LUCKY SOD :P I miss Buffy, it was uber awesome.
July 17th, 2008 at 4:21 pm
1st I am too jealous of you and your buddies. I am a huge fan of Buffy, and 90210 i bet it would have been cool to visit where they shot those shows.
2nd I bet the homeowners of the “buffy” house get tired of folks taking pics in front of their house! LOL Idk prob not. :D
3rd Torrence High looks like a beautiful campus no wonder that Buffy and 90210 wanted to shoot there.
July 17th, 2008 at 4:44 pm
I don’t usually comment….but on this post I couldn’t pass it up.
I think this is my favorite post of all time.Looks like you guys had lots of fun…..wish it was me!!
July 17th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
I’m getting a slight crush on Darion. Send him to Manitoba to visit us Manitoba Fruits
July 17th, 2008 at 4:50 pm
Was this school in the OC too?
July 17th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
I don’t usually comment either, but this is too cool! It’s so nice to have a huge Buffy fan out there blogging! I love that you got in front of Buffy’s house and then Sunnydale High! It looks exactly the same as it did 10 years ago! Props to you for having the prop replica stake, I have it as well and it’s a great buy! Bravo for this article Trent!
July 17th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
yay i love it! though I think more of West Bev High than Sunnydale when I see that school. Awesome pic though!
July 17th, 2008 at 5:29 pm
Lol, I’m a South Bay girl and am always in and around Torrance. I used to pass by this school all the time. So nice to see Torrance getting the respect it deserves!
And to echo Michelle earlier, there is another Chick Fil-A at the Del Amo Mall in Torrance!! Right down the street from the school =)
July 17th, 2008 at 5:35 pm
Oh. Ma. Gad. SOOO jealous right now!!! I actually feel like flying out to Torrance from Toronto, Canada to see these places now. I’m so glad that a big name such as yourself is blogging about the wonders of Buffy. It makes my friends think I’m a whole lot less nerdy when others talk about their love for the show!
July 17th, 2008 at 5:37 pm
Thanks for sharing these pictures! They are so great! Love love love Buffy!
July 17th, 2008 at 6:29 pm
So glad you all got a kick out of our fun pics, we seriously nerded it up yesterday. It’s great to hear everyone else enjoying our crazy Buffy-itis. If you are ever in Torrance it’s a MUST! I’m just glad we weren’t arrested whilst walking around school grounds with a stake… lol
July 17th, 2008 at 6:37 pm
Do you know how many Buffy scenes i’m reenacting in my head right now—pictures are awesome and im uber-jealous! I was a HUGE 90210 fan, but ever since Buffy it will always be Sunnydale High to me…
July 17th, 2008 at 7:30 pm
When I was a toddler I lived in Torrance and it kills me that I would have eventually gone to that high school if we hadn’t moved! I’m so jealous of your pics, I just got done with a buffy marathon of all the seasons so I totally understand your excitement!!
July 17th, 2008 at 7:37 pm
I have pictures of torrance high that a friend sent me.
what is the actual address of buffy’s house? (not on the show, but in real life)
July 17th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
im so jealous,this is beyond cool
if i was there i would’ve been prancing around like some crazy lunatic…………….from sheer excitement!!!
July 17th, 2008 at 8:04 pm
Wait…didn’t all of Sunnydale fall into a crater?
Joking aside, You. Are. Awesome. I am over the moon jealous.
July 17th, 2008 at 10:20 pm
ok so i think my new la goal may have to be to go have my pic taken in front of the buffy house with trent!
July 18th, 2008 at 3:55 am
OMG the courtyard so many Buffy related memories
July 18th, 2008 at 5:24 am
Awww, if i ever come to LA, i totally want to go visit “Sunnydale”.. you guys are awesome! :)
I loooooooove Buffy, best. show. ever.
July 18th, 2008 at 7:10 am
that’s just too awesome! LOVE IT! =]
July 18th, 2008 at 7:16 am
Great Post!!! I am a huge fan of the show and every so often watch all 7 seasons again and again. I missed the post about your favorite episodes, when was it posted? I would love to read it.
July 18th, 2008 at 7:49 am
omg buffy just rocks..
July 18th, 2008 at 7:53 am
you three are hilarious.
July 18th, 2008 at 8:32 am
You have no idea how much your Buffy posts make my day! I miss the show so much and I love it when you reference it or show pics of SMG. She is a goddess!
July 18th, 2008 at 9:54 am
After years of withdrawal from my most favorite series ever, I’m not passing up a chance to comment on a post like this. Thanks for continuing to shower us with buffy goodness!
Keep ‘em coming! ^_^
July 18th, 2008 at 9:55 am
I love that you love Buffy too! I’m so jealous
July 18th, 2008 at 9:58 am
Btw, I would sooo do the same thing, if I got the chance! ;)
July 24th, 2008 at 10:37 am
Wow love your pics!!!! I am so jealous you got to go there……and fyi I would’ve been doing the exact same thing!!!!!
January 6th, 2010 at 10:57 pm
i just read the article and…..omfg!!! i am THE hugest fan of BtVS and i am soooo jealous of u guys!!! if i got the chance to go to Sunnydale High i would go nuts!!