Gamble House is an Arts and Crafts house in Pasadena, California, and a filming location for Back to the Future (1985). Built in 1908, it was designed by Greene and Greene, and is a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by City of Pasadena (operated by The Gamble House Conservancy).
Location: 4 Westmoreland Place, Pasadena, California, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Westmoreland Place, Pasadena, California
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0056, SRC-0057 - Designed by Greene and Greene
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0056, SRC-0058 - Built in 1908
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0056, SRC-0057 - Architectural style: Arts and Crafts
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0056, SRC-0059 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark (1977); National Register of Historic Places (1971); California Historical Landmark
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0057, SRC-0058, SRC-0419 - Appeared in Back to the Future (movie, 1985)
confidence 75/100 · 8 independent sources · SRC-0524, SRC-4028, SRC-4284, SRC-4995, SRC-4996, SRC-0060, SRC-0061, SRC-2932
Ownership history
Current owner — City of Pasadena (operated by The Gamble House Conservancy) (since 1966)
confidence 85/100 · SRC-0058, SRC-4995, SRC-13955
Current owner — City of Pasadena (operated by The Gamble House Conservancy) (since 1966)
confidence 85/100 · SRC-0058, SRC-4995, SRC-13956
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0056 — NRHP / NHL Inventory-Nomination Form (NPS) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0057 — California Office of Historic Preservation (Tier 1, public_record; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0058 — The Gamble House (official, USC/City of Pasadena) (Tier 1, owner_statement; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0059 — National Trust for Historic Preservation (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0060 — The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations (movie-locations.com) (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0061 — ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC-TV) (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0419 — National Park Service — National Historic Landmarks, List of NHLs by State (California) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0524 — Visit Pasadena — Iconic Filming Locations in Pasadena (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13955 — Pasadena Now — New Management Set-Up At Historic Gamble House (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13956 — USC School of Architecture — City of Pasadena, USC and Gamble Family Announce Management Transfer of (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-2932 — Hollywood Authentic – The Time Machine (The Gamble House) (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4028 — lamag.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4284 — nbclosangeles.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4645 — National Trust for Historic Preservation (Tier 1, institution; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4646 — Old Pasadena Management District (Tier 2, organization; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4995 — Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4996 — Atlas Obscura (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Tours Tuesday & Thursday-Sunday; bookstore 10am-4pm those days. Entry by tour only
Admission: 1-hour docent-guided tour $15; senior/student $12.50; children 12 and under free. Private tour $240 for up to 12
Frequently asked questions
Where was Back to the Future filmed?
Gamble House, in Pasadena, California, is a real-world filming location used for Back to the Future.
Can you visit Gamble House?
Yes — Gamble House is open to the public. Hours: Tours Tuesday & Thursday-Sunday; bookstore 10am-4pm those days. Entry by tour only. Admission: 1-hour docent-guided tour $15; senior/student $12.50; children 12 and under free. Private tour $240 for up to 12.
Who designed Gamble House?
Gamble House was designed by Greene and Greene.
Where is Gamble House located?
Gamble House is located in Pasadena, California.