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 :)
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!
yay i love it! though I think more of West Bev High than Sunnydale when I see that school. Awesome pic though!
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 =)
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!
Thanks for sharing these pictures! They are so great! Love love love Buffy!
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
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…
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!!
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)
im so jealous,this is beyond cool
if i was there i would’ve been prancing around like some crazy lunatic…………….from sheer excitement!!!
Wait…didn’t all of Sunnydale fall into a crater?
Joking aside, You. Are. Awesome. I am over the moon jealous.
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!
OMG the courtyard so many Buffy related memories
Awww, if i ever come to LA, i totally want to go visit “Sunnydale”.. you guys are awesome! :)
I loooooooove Buffy, best. show. ever.
that’s just too awesome! LOVE IT! =]
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.
omg buffy just rocks..
you three are hilarious.
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!
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! ^_^