The Dude's Bungalow is a bungalow in Los Angeles, California. It has appeared on screen in The Big Lebowski (1998).
Location: Venice, Los Angeles, California, United States
Verified facts
- Appeared in The Big Lebowski (movie, 1998)
confidence 80/100 · 7 independent sources · SRC-5503, SRC-5504, SRC-8192, SRC-8193, SRC-9130, SRC-9217, SRC-2950 - Located in Venice, Los Angeles, California
confidence 80/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-5503, SRC-5504, SRC-8192, SRC-8193, SRC-2950, SRC-9218 - building_spec: {"spec": "Six-unit bungalow court; the Dude occupies a one-bedroom unit"}
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-5504, SRC-9218, SRC-9217 - Architectural style: Mediterranean-style bungalow court
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2950, SRC-10221, SRC-9217
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10221 — Big Lebowski Venice Bungalow Complex Sold | Venice, CA Patch (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2950 — Discover Los Angeles (official LA tourism board) – The Dude Abides in Los Angeles (Tier 2, official_tourism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5503 — Film locations for the Coens' The Big Lebowski (Movie-Locations.com) (Tier 3, press; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5504 — This Big Lebowski Neighborhood Tour Really Ties Los Angeles Together (Neighborhoods.com) (Tier 3, press; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8192 — It's Filmed There — The Big Lebowski (Tier 3, blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8193 — Film Oblivion — The Big Lebowski (1998) (Tier 3, blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9130 — Where Was The Big Lebowski Filmed? All Filming Locations (The Cinemaholic) (Tier 2, press; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9217 — Mapping The Dude's L.A. — John Trafton (film scholar) (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9218 — Movie City: The Big Lebowski's Los Angeles (Focus Features, official studio site) (Tier 1, official; 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.
Frequently asked questions
Where was The Big Lebowski filmed?
The Dude’s Bungalow, in Los Angeles, California, is a real-world filming location used for The Big Lebowski.
Where is The Dude’s Bungalow located?
The Dude’s Bungalow is located in Los Angeles, California.