Rocky III Filming Locations
Rocky’s House in Rocky III
(Los Angeles) Rocky III’s mansion was once owned by Muhammad Ali.
Los Angeles Convention Center
Rocky III’s charity match between Rocky and Thunderlips (Hulk Hogan) took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Mighty Mick’s Gym
(Philadelphia) It’s Mickey Goldmill’s grungy gym near the pet shop, the spot where Rocky trains – and loses his locker.
Main Street Gym
(Los Angeles) L.A.’s historic gym was utilized as the interior of Mighty Mick’s during the filming of Rocky.
Mickey Goldmill’s Cemetery
(Los Angeles) Mickey’s Jewish funeral scene was filmed in Los Angeles inside Hollywood Forever Cemetery, in the Beth Olam Mausoleum.
Santa Monica Beach
(Los Angeles) Rocky and Apollo race each other along the beach in Santa Monica, near the Santa Monica Pier.
Bellevue Stratford Hotel
(Los Angeles) This posh hotel was used as the exterior façade for Balboa’s palatial gym in Rocky III.
King Edward Hotel
(Los Angeles) An historic hotel – you can just glimpse it in the background during a city shot in Rocky III.
Hotel Lorane
(Los Angeles) The dilapidated old L.A. hotel where Rocky, Adrian and Paulie stay in Rocky III.
“The Rocky Steps” – The Philadelphia Museum of Art
(Philadelphia) There is not a single more iconic location for die-hard fans. Plus, the bronze Rocky statue lives here, too!
Madison Square Garden
(New York) The Garden’s exterior was seen briefly in Rocky III and played host to the Stallion’s battle with Clubber Lang.
Rocky III Filming Locations
Philadelphia, PA
Los Angeles, CA
New York, NY
The bright lights of Madison Square Garden.