Vroman's Bookstore is a landmark in Pasadena, California, and a filming location for The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005). Built in 1894.
Location: Pasadena, California, United States
Verified facts
- Appeared in The 40-Year-Old Virgin (movie, 2005) — as The bookstore where Andy (Steve Carell) chats up sales clerk Beth (Elizabeth Banks)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15640, SRC-15641 - Built in 1894
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15642, SRC-16780, SRC-17042
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15640 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/0/40-Year-Old-Virgin.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15641 — https://vromansbookstore.com/vromans-in-the-news (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15642 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vroman%27s_Bookstore (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16780 — https://vromansbookstore.com/vromans-history (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17042 — https://pasadenanow.com/main/vromans-bookstore-turns-130-pasadenas-literary-landmark-celebrates-comm (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
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street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
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Frequently asked questions
Where was The 40-Year-Old Virgin filmed?
Vroman’s Bookstore, in Pasadena, California, is a real-world filming location used for The 40-Year-Old Virgin.
Where is Vroman’s Bookstore located?
Vroman’s Bookstore is located in Pasadena, California.