This post focuses on Season 6 locations.
The Blog Sidebar contains links to Filming Location posts. These include:
- Eight "Breaking Bad" filming location posts;
- Four additional posts regarding "Breaking Bad" related subjects;
- Eight "Better Call Saul" filming location posts;
- Two additional posts regarding "Better Call Saul" related subjects;
- One additional post regarding Surrealist artistic influences in "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul";
- One post regarding "El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie";
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Let me know if you have any problems or questions (E-Mail address: valdezmarc56@gmail.com).
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"A Guidebook To 'Breaking Bad' Filming Locations: Including 'Better Call Saul' - Albuquerque as Physical Setting and Indispensable Character" (Sixth Edition)
Purchase book at the link. This book outlines thirty-three circuits that the avid fan can travel in order to visit up to 679 different filming locations for "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul" in the Albuquerque area. Some background is provided for each site, including other movies that might have also used the site for filming.
"‘Breaking Bad’ Signs and Symbols: Reading Meaning into Sets, Props, and Filming Locations” (Second Edition)
Purchase book at the link. “‘Breaking Bad’ Signs and Symbols,” aims to understand some of the symbolism embedded in the backgrounds of “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul,” in order to decode messages and stories Vince Gilligan and crew have hidden there. A series of tables are used to isolate how certain (particularly architectural) features are used: Gentle Arches, Tin Ceilings, Five-Pointed Stars, Octagons, etc. Daylighting innovations that were either pioneered or promoted in Chicago are examined: Glass Block Windows, Luxfer Prismatic Tile Windows, and Plate Glass Windows.
Certain symbols advance the plot: foreshadowing symbols like Pueblo Deco Arches, or danger symbols like bell shapes and stagger symbols. Other features, like Glass Block Windows or Parallel Beams in the Ceiling, tell stories about the legacies and corruptions of modernity, particularly those best-displayed at Chicago’s “Century of Progress” (1933-34).
To avoid unnecessary friction, I have redacted the addresses of all single-family homes in these books. (These addresses are still available at Marc Valdez Weblog, however.) The pictures in the print editions are black-and-white, in order to keep costs down.
"A Guidebook To 'Breaking Bad' Filming Locations: Including 'Better Call Saul' - Albuquerque as Physical Setting and Indispensable Character" (Sixth Edition)
Purchase book at the link. This book outlines thirty-three circuits that the avid fan can travel in order to visit up to 679 different filming locations for "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul" in the Albuquerque area. Some background is provided for each site, including other movies that might have also used the site for filming.
"‘Breaking Bad’ Signs and Symbols: Reading Meaning into Sets, Props, and Filming Locations” (Second Edition)
Purchase book at the link. “‘Breaking Bad’ Signs and Symbols,” aims to understand some of the symbolism embedded in the backgrounds of “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul,” in order to decode messages and stories Vince Gilligan and crew have hidden there. A series of tables are used to isolate how certain (particularly architectural) features are used: Gentle Arches, Tin Ceilings, Five-Pointed Stars, Octagons, etc. Daylighting innovations that were either pioneered or promoted in Chicago are examined: Glass Block Windows, Luxfer Prismatic Tile Windows, and Plate Glass Windows.
Certain symbols advance the plot: foreshadowing symbols like Pueblo Deco Arches, or danger symbols like bell shapes and stagger symbols. Other features, like Glass Block Windows or Parallel Beams in the Ceiling, tell stories about the legacies and corruptions of modernity, particularly those best-displayed at Chicago’s “Century of Progress” (1933-34).
In addition, a number of scenes in the show are modeled after Early Surrealist artworks. The traces of various artists can be tracked in both shows, including: Comte de Lautréamont, Giorgio De Chirico, Man Ray, Max Ernst, Leonora Carrington, René Magritte, Toyen, Yves Tanguy, Remedios Varo, Paul Klee, and in particular, Salvador Dalí.
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The Influence of Salvador Dali on "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul"
On June 24, 2021, I gave a talk to the Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, FL! Here's some bio information on this strange fellow, Marc Valdez. There are other museum talks of interest here too.
Exploring Frames: The Impact of Michel Foucault and Surrealist Artists on “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul”
On February 25, 2022, I gave a talk to the Southwest Popular American/Cultural Association in Albuquerque, NM on the impact of Surrealists other than Salvador Dali on these television series.
On February 24, 2023, I gave a talk to the Southwest Popular American/Cultural Association in Albuquerque, NM on the final two seasons of "Better Call Saul."
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Wine and Roses
Kim is cutting her nose to spite her face.
Nacho is lost in the Time Tunnel.
Framed by the Marble Run, Mike becomes the moral center of "Better Call Saul."
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Hit and Run
Hit and Run
In Vince Gilligan's universe, architecture may be used for humor.
I will present some of the work of James Gelet, whose love of photography and expertise in location hunting helps produce works of the highest quality!
For example, after Ted and Skyler's tryst in BrBa "Green Light," we see a drawing on the wall of a half-barrel vault in a gallery such as you might find in a Romanesque church. Skyler complains that Walt is frustrating her efforts to throw him out of the house.
In BCS "Hit and Run," we get a view of Gus' tunnel to his neighbors' house. We see a small-scale half-barrel vault. The message seems to be that, unlike that lunatic Walt, Gus knows best when and how to leave his house.
Half-barrel vaults are rarely-used in either television series. Why they seem to be related to leaving the house is a mystery to me.
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Saul Gone
The plot of "Better Call Saul" suddenly dovetailed nicely with "The Music Man," another story where the con man let himself get caught, for the sake of love, and the crew couldn't help but pay homage in the Prison Bus scene.
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New Season 6 Filming Locations I will present some of the work of James Gelet, whose love of photography and expertise in location hunting helps produce works of the highest quality!
Saul Goodman's Office
Saul Goodman's office is located in a shopping center at the southeast corner of Eubank and Montgomery Blvds. NE (Seen again in "Better Call Saul," season 6, episode 4, 'Hit and Run'; First seen in "Breaking Bad," Season 2, episode 8, 'Better Call Saul'.)Picture taken in August, 2010.
Kim: "It's small, it's dirty, and this whole place smells funny."
Over the years, a number of nightclubs have occupied this spot. Prior to the coming of Saul, "Cowboys" was most-recently located here.
When I was an undergraduate student at the University of New Mexico in the late 1970's, I remember coming to this place. Unfortunately, I can no longer remember the name of the nightcub at that time. I was following the Holy Grail of all young men, of course: trying to get loose and 'get laid'. I remember big-hair rockers, too much cigarette smoke, and music so loud that conversation was impossible.
It's amazing to see the place reappear in my life as the offices of a criminal lawyer!
When I was an undergraduate student at the University of New Mexico in the late 1970's, I remember coming to this place. Unfortunately, I can no longer remember the name of the nightcub at that time. I was following the Holy Grail of all young men, of course: trying to get loose and 'get laid'. I remember big-hair rockers, too much cigarette smoke, and music so loud that conversation was impossible.
It's amazing to see the place reappear in my life as the offices of a criminal lawyer!
Saul's is available to the highest bidder. But you knew that already!
Saul's. Wow! They've been here recently!
Round arch on the sidewalk outside Saul's.
Saul's Office doorway is still preserved!
Arcade of round arches west of Saul's Office.
The Dirty Bourbon and Duke City Sports Bar, February 2018.
Saul's Office (February 2020).Remarkably, for Season 6 of "Better Call Saul," the showrunners once again have access to the site of Saul's Office. Glory be! (Probably due to the business ruination of the Covid-19 pandemic).
Saul Goodman's Office, February 23, 2022.
Mike watches Stacey's home on Alameda Dr., 8618 La Sala Del Centro NE ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 6, 'Axe and Grind').
Upper Northeast Heights (E. of Juan Tabo, S. of Osuna)
J.P. Wynne High School (3), Eldorado High School, 11300 Montgomery Blvd. NE ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 11, 'Breaking Bad'). Saul prepares to enter the school.
Northeast Heights (N. Of Osuna)
(no new locations offered with this update)
Lower Northeast Heights (W. of Wyoming), & Lomas Blvd. Corridor
Saul Goodman's House, 4317 Altura Ave. NE ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 1, 'Wine and Roses'). Flash forward to Saul's fall. Saul awakens to Journey's "Any Way You Want It" ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 9, 'Fun and Games').
Gus Fring's House, 1213 Jefferson St. NE (previously-seen in "Breaking Bad" and in "Better Call Saul," season 4, episode 7, 'Something Stupid'). Gus at home ("Better Call Saul," season 6, episode 4, 'Hit and Run'; episode 5, 'Black and Blue'; episode 8, 'Point and Shoot').
Gus' Next-Door Neighbors' House, 1209 Jefferson St. NE. Living amidst security ("Better Call Saul," season 6, episode 4, 'Hit and Run'; episode 5, 'Black and Blue'; episode 8, 'Point and Shoot').
Gus' Next-Door Neighbors' House
Twin Pine Trees with Carport, 4623 Sunningdale Ave. NE ("Better Call Saul," season 6, episode 4, 'Hit and Run'). Classic Mid-Century Modern House.
(Photo by Mary Arnold)
Twin Pine Trees with Carport.
Tomato-Red House, 4526 Sunningdale Ave. NE ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 4, 'Hit and Run'). Poor neighbors!
(Photo by Mary Arnold)
Tomato-Red House
Sandpiper Crossing Carport, Sandpiper Crossing, Sunset Pointe Apartments, 6500 Montgomery Blvd. NE ("Better Call Saul," season 6, episode 5, 'Black and Blue').
(Photo by Mary Arnold)
Sandpiper Crossing Carport.
Alley, supposedly behind Saul's office. Behind Chez Axel, 6209 Montgomery Blvd. NE ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 6, 'Axe and Grind'). Saul helps Francesca with a call. (Same alley where Walt got his money barrels.) (35.131777ø, -106.576749ø)
Gene breaks into a house, 4201 Royene Ave. NE ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 11, 'Breaking Bad'; episode 12, 'Waterworks').
Gene's Bus Stop, San Pedro Dr. and Prospect Ave. NE ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 12,'Waterworks'). Just south of real bus stop (35.107015ø, -106.577458ø). This is the view across the street.
The view across the street at Gene's Bus Stop.
Kim's Florida House, 3800 Andrew Dr. NE ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 12,'Waterworks'). Lots of digital help.
Downtown
Huell and Jimmy debrief at a parking garage after copying Howard's car key ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 3, 'Rock and Hard Place'). Bank of the West Center Garage, 500 4th St. Garage, 500 4th St NW (35.089882°, -106.650373°).
Eating Outside Courthouse ("Better Call Saul," season 6, episode 4, 'Hit and Run') No one wants to eat with Jimmy. (Photo by Mary Arnold)
Tabletops.
ADA Suzanne Ericsen calls Kim ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 13, 'Saul Gone'). Saul's testimony will affect Kim. Also just outside Old Bernalillo County Courthouse.
Boxing Ring, 1512 First Street NW ("Better Call Saul," season 6, episode 5, 'Black and Blue'). Interior shots came from somewhere else, though.
Saul drives (1) - heading south, About 374 5th St. NW ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 9, 'Fun and Games').
Saul drives (2) - heading east, On Lomas Blvd. at 4th St. NW ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 9, 'Fun and Games'). Decoding the reflections.
Francesca's Driving (1) - Eastbound on Tijeras Ave. at Fifth St. NW ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 11, 'Breaking Bad').
Gene hides in a dumpster. The alley is located one-half block north of Central Ave., between 5th and 6th Streets NW ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 13, 'Saul Gone'). (35.085329ø, -106.653476ø)
Bernalillo County Courthouse, Probably the real deal courthouse, but there are two courthouses near 400 Lomas Blvd. NW, so it's still unclear to me which one is the correct one ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 13, 'Saul Gone').
Prison kitchen at ADX Montrose, Albuquerque Convention Center ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 13, 'Saul Gone').
Downtown West and Old Town
Howard's Therapist, Rio Grande Plaza, 901 Rio Grande Blvd. NW ("Better Call Saul," season 6, episode 4, 'Hit and Run'). Jimmy re-parks approximately: (35.102744ø, -106.672342ø)
(Photo by Mary Arnold)
Howard's Therapist
Howard's Therapist
Howard drives to therapist (1) Westbound, about 1701 Lomas Blvd. NW ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 4, 'Hit and Run').
Howard drives to therapist (2), Eastbound, about 1878 Mountain Rd. NW, next to the NM Museum of Natural History & Science ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 4, 'Hit and Run').
Jimmy drives in celebration (2) Southbound, about 805 12th St. NW ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 4, 'Hit and Run').
Lalo climbs out of the sewer, 7th St. and McKnight Ave. NW ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 7, 'Plan and Execution').
Gus makes a donation to YDI, Albuquerque Basketball Club, 501 Main St. NW ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 7, 'Plan and Execution'). Lalo's call to Hector has been detected.
Albuquerque Basketball Club.
I was having trouble figuring out where Gus' Wine Bar is (Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 9, 'Fun and Games'), so I asked Teresa Martinez (moderator of Better Call Saul Three Strikes Group) and she said a friend of hers thought it was Casa Esencia at Hotel Albuquerque, 800 Rio Grande Blvd. NW. I was skeptical at first, but now I think her friend is right. Looks like the area behind the bar was completely redesigned for the show. But it means many of us were in that same exact space for the 2014 Breaking Bad Fest.
Above is a fuzzy picture of that space, featuring KT Au-Yeung, Adam Ramirez, William James Dickey, and maybe the mysterious RH too. Other folks were here too: Donna McGregor, Frank Sandoval, Jennie Rexer, Charles Baker (Skinny Pete), and many others. Things sure look different on TV.
Breaking Bad Fest 2014. Left to right, Charles Peters, Charles Baker (Skinny Pete), Fran Padilla, and Donna McGregor.
Breaking Bad Fest 2014. The little Territorial-Style emblem on the lintel helps mark Casa Esencia as being the same location used in "Better Call Saul."
This picture of Casa Esencia comes from Flickr (Photo by Jeff Caven, 2010).
On August 29, 2022, James Gelet and I visited Casa Esencia.
Casa Esencia.
Marion rolls on griddish sidewalk, Probably adjacent to Pinkman family home - driveways at 501 and 509 11th St. NW ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 10, 'Nippy'). View from directly-above.
Buddy drives away with his dog. Approx. 509 11th St. NW ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 11, 'Breaking Bad'). Taxi dispatch of a sort.
Marion gets stuck, 12th St. and Roma Ave. NW - particularly SE corner ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 10, 'Nippy'). Sidewalk was snowy!
Jimmy pushes Marion's scooter, 407 and 409 12th St. NW ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 10, 'Nippy'). Good times!
Marion's and Jeffy's House, 305 12th St. NW ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 10, 'Nippy'; episode 11, 'Breaking Bad'; episode 12, 'Waterworks'; episode 13, 'Saul Gone'). Bird displays, cat videos, and a garage.
Marion's and Jeffy's House.
Marion's and Jeffy's House.
Huning Castle & ABQ Country Club
Albuquerque Country Club, 601 Laguna Blvd SW.
Albuquerque Country Club.
Albuquerque Country Club.
Thinking this place, where Kim and Jimmy spy on Howard and Cliff, is near Tingley Dr. and Central Ave. SW, about (35.090477°, -106.678241°) ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 1, 'Wine and Roses').
Kim and Jimmy spy on Howard and Cliff.
Margarethe's House, 1220 Iron Ave. SW ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 5, 'Black and Blue'). A bit of Europe in the ABQ.
(Photo by Mary Arnold)
(Photo by Mary Arnold)
Margarethe's House.
Gene flees as a helicopter flies overhead, Near Central Ave. & Tingley Dr. SW ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 13, 'Saul Gone'). It's the Albuquerque Biopark Train Tunnel! (35.090309ø, -106.678867ø)
Gene flees.
Tunnel
Barelas
(no new locations offered with this update)
Huning Highlands/ Martineztown Locations
Francesca's Driving (2) - Francesca turns right on Edith Blvd. from Roma Ave. NE.
Then Francesca approaches Martineztown Park on Marquette Ave. at Edith Blvd. NW, Francesca gets paranoid, turns right on Edith Blvd., then right again on Martin Luther King, Jr., Ave. NE. Then Francesca approaches Martineztown Park again on Marquette Ave. at Edith Blvd. NW, and turns left ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 11, 'Breaking Bad').
University Area & Near Presbyterian Hospital
Crossroads Motel, 1001 Central Ave. NE, Central Ave. and I-25 ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 4, 'Hit and Run'). Jimmy and Kim hire Wendy for a job.
Crossroads Motel.
Crossroads Motel Office exterior, with its two gentle arches.Picking up the video crew, UNM Science and Technology Park, 800 Bradbury Dr. SE ("Better Call Saul," Season 3, episode 7, 'Expenses'). "Maybe we should catch the bus." Jimmy runs to deliver the photos ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 7, 'Plan and Execution').
Trumbull Park, University of New Mexico (UNM), Just north of Zimmerman Library, about 1949 Roma Ave. NE (35.085667ø, -106.621360ø). Filming a payoff to the judge ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 7, 'Plan and Execution').
(Photo by Mary Arnold)
Filming a payoff to the judge - aka, Trumbull Park.
Francesca's Apartments, 1601 Gold Ave. SE ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 11, 'Breaking Bad'). Seeds and stems.
Francesca's Apartments. The gridded facade really stands out.
Copper Lounge, 1504 Central Ave. SE ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 11, 'Breaking Bad'). A man with cancer.
Nighttime exterior of the Copper Lounge
Copper Lounge ceiling.
Copper Lounge ceiling.
Copper Lounge ceiling.
Nob Hill
Jimmy Walks with a Cone, Alley behind 3205 Central Ave. NE, near Richmond and Central ("Better Call Saul," season 6, episode 4, 'Hit and Run') Jimmy dressed as Howard.
(Photo by Mary Arnold)
Jimmy Walks with a Cone.
Jimmy Walks with a Cone - steps at the end of the alley.
Cliff Meets Kim for Lunch, Cafe Limonata, 3222 Silver Ave. NE ("Better Call Saul," season 6, episode 4, 'Hit and Run'). Kim sets Cliff up for a show.
(Photo by Mary Arnold)
Cafe Limonata.
Wendy Dumped on Silver Ave. (35.079103ø, -106.607792ø) ("Better Call Saul," season 6, episode 4, 'Hit and Run'). Car stops on bike-lane sign.
Mural, Adjacent to Empire Board Game Library; Central at Amherst ("Better Call Saul," season 6, episode 4, 'Hit and Run'). Jimmy's hair looks great!
(Photo by Mary Arnold)
Mural
Mural
Mural
Mural
Kim's mom shoplifts earrings from Svenssen's. Classic Century Square, 4616 Central Ave. SE ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 6, 'Axe and Grind'). The former location of the Texas Flag Mural is also visible in the scene.
Kim's mom shoplifts earrings from Svenssen's.
Jubilation Beer, Wine, Spirits, 3512 Lomas Blvd NE ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 6, 'Axe and Grind'). Saul buys Zafiro Anejo.
Kim waits on a traffic light. Westbound Zuni/Lead Ave. at Washington St. ("Better Call Saul, Season 6, episode 8, 'Point and Shoot'). There are beautiful Glass Block Windows at Langford Sports and Physical Therapy.
Langford Sports and Physical Therapy.
Langford Sports and Physical Therapy.
Langford Sports and Physical Therapy.
South Valley (West of River), Southwest Albuquerque and Pajarito Mesa
Baptism in oil in an abandoned tanker ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 3, 'Rock and Hard Place'). Concrete-lined irrigation ditches are more-common in southern NM than in central NM. The Arenal Main Canal is an exception. Nacho's Truck Stop is (34.967186°, -106.705494°).
I understand that the cast and crew were fired upon during filming. The area might be contested gang turf. Exercise all caution in the vicinity of this location. Nevertheless, on my visit, there was no sign of any problems at all. So, probably no need to worry excessively.
Baptism in oil in an abandoned tanker.
Baptism in oil in an abandoned tanker.
Baptism in oil in an abandoned tanker.
Baptism in oil in an abandoned tanker.
Baptism in oil in an abandoned tanker.
San Jose Neighborhood and South Valley (East of River)
Supermarket, Stadium Super Market, 1312 Broadway Blvd. SE ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 10, 'Nippy'). Schnauz Farms' cheddar is too sharp.
Supermarket, Stadium Super Market, 1312 Broadway Blvd. SE ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 10, 'Nippy'). Schnauz Farms' cheddar is too sharp.
Supermarket. Unfortunately, I understand it is closed now.
Supermarket.
Southeast Heights
Albuquerque Sunport. The airport, itself, plus parking at the ABQ Sunport, Level 4 ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 12, 'Waterworks').
Riding bus to Sunport Car Rental facility. Mostly on Sunport Blvd. SE ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 12, 'Waterworks').
Sunport Car Rental Center, 3400 University SE ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 12, 'Waterworks').
Sunport Car Rental Facility.
Sunport Car Rental Center.
Sunport Car Rental Center.
Sunport Car Rental Center.
Central Florida Legal Aid, 925 San Pedro Dr. SE ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 13, 'Saul Gone').
Pigeons at Central Florida Legal Aid.
Lalo gets mad at the Coyotes, just east of where Ira Sprecker Rd. crosses Tijeras Arroyo ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 1, 'Wine and Roses').
Hay truck location is approximately (35.019211°, -106.608474°). Final camera position about (35.019689°, -106.609063°).
"Q" Studios
According to the BCS Insider Podcast this image is a studio creation ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 1, 'Wine and Roses').
Opening with blue flower. Rain starts falling on glass sliver ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 3, 'Rock and Hard Place'). On stage, according to BCS Insider Podcast. At first, I thought the flower was a Morning Glory, but now I'm thinking it's a Desert Bluebell (which, unfortunately, doesn't grow at the Upper Sonoran Zone elevations of the actual place).
Gus' Office at Los Pollos ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 5, 'Black and Blue'). This is a set. The dingy office for the fake ID buyer is also the same space ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 12, 'Waterworks').
The sewers of Albuquerque ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 7, 'Plan and Execution'). According to Tom Schnauz on the BCS Insider Podcast, the sewers were created in the studio, in part, from the recycled oil tanker.
I-25 Corridor, North
German Bar, Ranchers Club of NM, 1901 University Blvd. NE ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 5, 'Black and Blue'). Lalo charms Margarethe.
(Photo by Mary Arnold)
(Photo by Mary Arnold)
Palm Coast Sprinkler, 2121 Claremont Ave. NE ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 12, 'Waterworks'; episode 13, 'Saul Gone'). The cubes on the facade were placed there by the BCS crew.
The Big-I, eastbound on I-40 ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 8, 'Point and Shoot').
North Valley
El Camino Motor Hotel, 6851 4th St NW, Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, NM 87107 ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 1, 'Wine and Roses'; episode 4, 'Hit and Run'; episode 5, 'Black and Blue').
Adjacent to South Wall of Motel ("Better Call Saul," season 6, episode 4, 'Hit and Run') Kim confronts her followers.
El Camino Motor Hotel - South Wall.
El Camino Motor Hotel - South Wall.
El Camino Motor Hotel.
El Camino Motor Hotel Dining Room.
El Camino Motor Hotel Dining Room.
El Camino Motor Hotel Dining Room.
El Camino Motor Hotel Dining Room.
El Camino Motor Hotel Dining Room.
House with Spanish-tile roof, 6633 Guadalupe Trail, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 11, 'Breaking Bad'). 17 Delmar Place.
Big Pat's, 500 Central Ave., Moriarty ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 11, 'Breaking Bad'; episode 12, 'Waterworks'). Gene contacts Francesca - and Kim. Rancho Elisa Stables tack shop.
Bleak Crossroads (34.997106, -106.032413), Pso Poniete and Martinez Road ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 11, 'Breaking Bad').
More Distant Locations
Howard's shoes are on a beach. According the BCS Insider Podcast, it's Leo Carrillo Beach, off the Pacific Coast Highway, near Malibu, CA ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 8, 'Point and Shoot').
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Guessestimates and Wish List
Pleasant house, with some unpleasant things going on ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 1, 'Wine and Roses').
I don't think this is Hacienda Antigua Inn, but it begs the question of where it actually is ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 1, 'Wine and Roses').
Albuquerque Sunport. The airport, itself, plus parking at the ABQ Sunport, Level 4 ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 12, 'Waterworks').
Riding bus to Sunport Car Rental facility. Mostly on Sunport Blvd. SE ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 12, 'Waterworks').
Sunport Car Rental Center, 3400 University SE ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 12, 'Waterworks').
Sunport Car Rental Facility.
Sunport Car Rental Center.
Sunport Car Rental Center.
Sunport Car Rental Center.
Central Florida Legal Aid, 925 San Pedro Dr. SE ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 13, 'Saul Gone').
Pigeons at Central Florida Legal Aid.
Near "Q" Studios
Lalo gets mad at the Coyotes, just east of where Ira Sprecker Rd. crosses Tijeras Arroyo ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 1, 'Wine and Roses').
Hay truck location is approximately (35.019211°, -106.608474°). Final camera position about (35.019689°, -106.609063°).
Mike's Burn Barrel ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 9, 'Fun and Games'). Probably at same location of the Preliminary Scene for Werner's Execution (see Season 4 post).
"Q" Studios
According to the BCS Insider Podcast this image is a studio creation ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 1, 'Wine and Roses').
Opening with blue flower. Rain starts falling on glass sliver ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 3, 'Rock and Hard Place'). On stage, according to BCS Insider Podcast. At first, I thought the flower was a Morning Glory, but now I'm thinking it's a Desert Bluebell (which, unfortunately, doesn't grow at the Upper Sonoran Zone elevations of the actual place).
Gus' Office at Los Pollos ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 5, 'Black and Blue'). This is a set. The dingy office for the fake ID buyer is also the same space ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 12, 'Waterworks').
The sewers of Albuquerque ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 7, 'Plan and Execution'). According to Tom Schnauz on the BCS Insider Podcast, the sewers were created in the studio, in part, from the recycled oil tanker.
Mall Security Office ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 10, 'Nippy'). Beautiful architectural space.
Saul's Pit - 2 ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 11, 'Breaking Bad'). According to Insider Podcast, out beyond the sound stages.
Strip Club ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 11,'Breaking Bad'). According to Insider Podcast, club thrown together on sound stage.
Jail cell ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 13, 'Saul Gone'). Maybe studio.
Walt and Saul discuss regrets ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 13, 'Saul Gone'). Maybe studio.
Chuck says it's never too late to change direction ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 13, 'Saul Gone'). Maybe studio.
Flight back to ABQ ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 13, 'Saul Gone'). Maybe studio. Nice view of southern Utah, however, plus a view of Navajo Mountain on the Arizona border.
German Bar, Ranchers Club of NM, 1901 University Blvd. NE ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 5, 'Black and Blue'). Lalo charms Margarethe.
(Photo by Mary Arnold)
(Photo by Mary Arnold)
Palm Coast Sprinkler, 2121 Claremont Ave. NE ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 12, 'Waterworks'; episode 13, 'Saul Gone'). The cubes on the facade were placed there by the BCS crew.
Offices for Palm Coast Sprinkler, Albuquerque Journal Publ. Co., 7777 Jefferson Blvd. NE ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 12, 'Waterworks'; episode 13, 'Saul Gone'). By BCS Insider Podcast, offices were staged at the Albuquerque Journal (see post for BCS Season 4).
The Big-I, eastbound on I-40 ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 8, 'Point and Shoot').
North Valley
El Camino Motor Hotel, 6851 4th St NW, Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, NM 87107 ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 1, 'Wine and Roses'; episode 4, 'Hit and Run'; episode 5, 'Black and Blue').Adjacent to South Wall of Motel ("Better Call Saul," season 6, episode 4, 'Hit and Run') Kim confronts her followers.
The very first money I ever earned was here at the El Camino, at the age of 14, as a dishwasher. Just one or two sessions. Glad to see the beautiful neon sign is still in good shape!
El Camino Motor Hotel - South Wall.
El Camino Motor Hotel - South Wall.
El Camino Motor Hotel.
El Camino Motor Hotel Dining Room.
El Camino Motor Hotel Dining Room.
El Camino Motor Hotel Dining Room.
El Camino Motor Hotel Dining Room.
El Camino Motor Hotel Dining Room.
House with Spanish-tile roof, 6633 Guadalupe Trail, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 11, 'Breaking Bad'). 17 Delmar Place.
Northwest Albuquerque
Prime Mart Plus!, 3731 C Cottonwood Dr. NW, Cottonwood Corners ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 7, 'Plan and Execution'). "Listen to me; I'm a philosopher!" (According to BCS Insider Podcast, this is a quote from Tony Kushner's "Angels in America").
Lash Kissed at Cottonwood Mall.
Mall Security at Cottonwood Mall. The Department Store is said to be the old Sears space at Cottonwood Mall ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 10, 'Nippy').
Police Station, Albuquerque Northwest Area Command, 10401 Cibola Loop NW ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 12, 'Waterworks'). Jeff is under arrest! This location was previously-seen ("Breaking Bad," Season 5a, episode 1, 'Live Free or Die'), where Walt and Jesse use their big magnet.
Police Station. I talked with the guy at the counter, and he confirmed that the scene with Marie and Saul facing off was indeed filmed here. Unfortunately it's an active police station, and no one is permitted to enter for the purpose of taking photographs.
West Mesa (except Pajarito Mesa)
Kim driving to Santa Fe, Central Ave. on Nine Mile Hill ("Better Call Saul, Season 6, episode 6, 'Axe and Grind'). Discovering Casimiro has a broken arm (35.065624ø, -106.773793ø). (U-Turn takes place at same place as time lapse scene in "El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie").
Sandia And Manzano Mountains
Gas Station ("Better Call Saul", Season 6, episode 3, 'Rock and Hard Place'). About 40 NM-333, Carnuel, NM (35.063399°, -106.460824°) The building just to the west of the gas station was a major filming location for that obscure 2005 Zombie movie, "The Stink of Flesh."
To'hajiilee
Route 66 Travel Center, I-40 and exit 140, adjacent to Route 66 Casino. Lalo takes a shower ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 7, 'Plan and Execution'). Here are some photos from 2017.
Route 66 Travel Center, February 2023..
Zia Pueblo, San Ysidro, and Cabezon
Big Chief Truck Stop (35.494607°, -106.728325°). Used in "Breaking Bad" ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 11, 'Breaking Bad').
Santa Ana Pueblo & Algodones
On the road to Jemez Dam. (35.373617°, -106.563313°) ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 2, 'Carrot and Stick')
Bernalillo and Placitas
(no new locations offered in this update)
Santo Domingo, Cochiti, and La Bajada Hill
(no new locations offered with this update)
Santa Fe & Lamy
Near Los Lunas and Belen
Mesa Inn, 849 Highway 314 SW, Belen, NM 87002 ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 1, 'Wine and Roses'; episode 2, 'Carrot and Stick')
Courthouse in Los Lunas - BCS Season 6 Office
Nacho runs on a ditchbank. Many places look like this ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 1, 'Wine and Roses'). Ditch Road north of E. River Rd. (Hwy 309). Approximate location - needs in-field verification (34.658473ø, -106.745472ø).
Prime Mart Plus!, 3731 C Cottonwood Dr. NW, Cottonwood Corners ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 7, 'Plan and Execution'). "Listen to me; I'm a philosopher!" (According to BCS Insider Podcast, this is a quote from Tony Kushner's "Angels in America").
Lash Kissed at Cottonwood Mall.
Mall Security at Cottonwood Mall. The Department Store is said to be the old Sears space at Cottonwood Mall ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 10, 'Nippy').
Police Station, Albuquerque Northwest Area Command, 10401 Cibola Loop NW ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 12, 'Waterworks'). Jeff is under arrest! This location was previously-seen ("Breaking Bad," Season 5a, episode 1, 'Live Free or Die'), where Walt and Jesse use their big magnet.
Police Station. I talked with the guy at the counter, and he confirmed that the scene with Marie and Saul facing off was indeed filmed here. Unfortunately it's an active police station, and no one is permitted to enter for the purpose of taking photographs.
Howard's House, 40 Camino Vega Verde. Bowling balls ("Better Call Saul," Season 5, episode 4, 'Namaste'). Howard warns wife about Jimmy ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 6, 'Axe and Grind'). Kim hands Cheryl an affadavit ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 12, 'Waterworks').
West Mesa (except Pajarito Mesa)
Kim driving to Santa Fe, Central Ave. on Nine Mile Hill ("Better Call Saul, Season 6, episode 6, 'Axe and Grind'). Discovering Casimiro has a broken arm (35.065624ø, -106.773793ø). (U-Turn takes place at same place as time lapse scene in "El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie").
Sandia And Manzano Mountains
Gas Station ("Better Call Saul", Season 6, episode 3, 'Rock and Hard Place'). About 40 NM-333, Carnuel, NM (35.063399°, -106.460824°) The building just to the west of the gas station was a major filming location for that obscure 2005 Zombie movie, "The Stink of Flesh."
Drive to ADX Montrose, Highway 337 south of Tijeras. Mirror-flipped elevated image of prison bus near Thunderbird Mountain Estates, about (35.016911, -106.344792). Roadside view of passing bus (35.016117, -106.342691) - ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 13, 'Saul Gone').
To'hajiilee
Route 66 Travel Center, I-40 and exit 140, adjacent to Route 66 Casino. Lalo takes a shower ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 7, 'Plan and Execution'). Here are some photos from 2017.
Route 66 Travel Center, February 2023..
Zia Pueblo, San Ysidro, and Cabezon
Big Chief Truck Stop (35.494607°, -106.728325°). Used in "Breaking Bad" ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 11, 'Breaking Bad').
Stock Tank ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 13, 'Saul Gone'). Regrets, and a drink of water (35.489964, -106.821725).
Santa Ana Pueblo & Algodones
On the road to Jemez Dam. (35.373617°, -106.563313°) ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 2, 'Carrot and Stick')
Bernalillo and Placitas
(no new locations offered in this update)
Santo Domingo, Cochiti, and La Bajada Hill
(no new locations offered with this update)
Santa Fe & Lamy
ADX Montrose, Just outside Santa Fe ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 13, 'Saul Gone'). Appears to be the real NM State Penitentiary (35.561755ø, -106.068650ø).
Near Los Lunas and Belen
Mesa Inn, 849 Highway 314 SW, Belen, NM 87002 ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 1, 'Wine and Roses'; episode 2, 'Carrot and Stick')
Courthouse in Los Lunas - BCS Season 6 Office
Nacho runs on a ditchbank. Many places look like this ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 1, 'Wine and Roses'). Ditch Road north of E. River Rd. (Hwy 309). Approximate location - needs in-field verification (34.658473ø, -106.745472ø).
Moriarty
Big Pat's, 500 Central Ave., Moriarty ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 11, 'Breaking Bad'; episode 12, 'Waterworks'). Gene contacts Francesca - and Kim. Rancho Elisa Stables tack shop.
Bleak Crossroads (34.997106, -106.032413), Pso Poniete and Martinez Road ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 11, 'Breaking Bad').
Howard's shoes are on a beach. According the BCS Insider Podcast, it's Leo Carrillo Beach, off the Pacific Coast Highway, near Malibu, CA ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 8, 'Point and Shoot').
Kim driving to work, Eastbound on George King Blvd. at Dave Nisbet Dr., Port Canaveral, FL ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 12, 'Waterworks'). About (28.404654ø, -80.617288ø)
Gene drives and sings, N. Broadway Ave. and Northern Heights Dr. NE, Rochester, MN (44.049105ø, -92.455697ø) ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 12, 'Waterworks'). Blondie's "The Tide is High."
Guessestimates and Wish List
Pleasant house, with some unpleasant things going on ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 1, 'Wine and Roses').
I don't think this is Hacienda Antigua Inn, but it begs the question of where it actually is ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 1, 'Wine and Roses').
Complete bicycle trek ("Better Call Saul," season 6, episode 4, 'Hit and Run').
Jimmy drives away in celebration ("Better Call Saul," season 6, episode 4, 'Hit and Run').
Kim drives - car follows ("Better Call Saul," season 6, episode 4, 'Hit and Run').
Creating a German keepsake ("Better Call Saul," season 6, episode 5, 'Black and Blue'). Embedding a slide rule in Lucite. According to Insider Podcast, shot at same time and in nearby/adjacent space to boxing scene.
Boxing Scene ("Better Call Saul," season 6, episode 5, 'Black and Blue'). Interior wasn't at 1512 First St. NW. Where was it?
German residence in woods ("Better Call Saul," season 6, episode 6, 'Axe and Grind').
Industrial Laundry Security ("Better Call Saul," season 6, episode 6, 'Axe and Grind').
UNM film classroom ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 7, 'Plan and Execution').
Dark room at media lab ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 7, 'Plan and Execution').
Jimmy drives away in celebration ("Better Call Saul," season 6, episode 4, 'Hit and Run').
Kim drives - car follows ("Better Call Saul," season 6, episode 4, 'Hit and Run').
Creating a German keepsake ("Better Call Saul," season 6, episode 5, 'Black and Blue'). Embedding a slide rule in Lucite. According to Insider Podcast, shot at same time and in nearby/adjacent space to boxing scene.
Boxing Scene ("Better Call Saul," season 6, episode 5, 'Black and Blue'). Interior wasn't at 1512 First St. NW. Where was it?
German residence in woods ("Better Call Saul," season 6, episode 6, 'Axe and Grind').
Industrial Laundry Security ("Better Call Saul," season 6, episode 6, 'Axe and Grind').
UNM film classroom ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 7, 'Plan and Execution').
Dark room at media lab ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 7, 'Plan and Execution').
Motel ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 9, 'Fun and Games'). Looks like Hiway House in Nob Hill, but I don't think that's it.
Snowy Field ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 10, 'Nippy'). It's so big, but I still don't know where they are!
Third Bar in montage ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 11, 'Breaking Bad').
Various houses in montage ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 11, 'Breaking Bad').
Mobile homes across the canal from Kim's House ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 12, 'Waterworks').
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Is it appropriate to make single family home addresses available publicly at all? If it is for your reference, seems you should be able to store it in a non-public way. If it is on a public blog, seems the same fundamental violation of privacy is there.
ReplyDeleteThere's no violation of privacy publishing an address. The white pages have done it for about a century.
DeleteI don't remember Palm Coast Sprinklers? Which Episode of Season 6? There seems to be only pictures and no reference in the side notes.
ReplyDeleteThe scene hasn't been shown yet. We have to wait until part 2 of Season 6 airs. I was amazed to learn that the small cubes scattered in a grid across the facade of the building were placed there by the "Better Call Saul" crew. Grids are ubiquitous in Vince Gilligan's/Peter Gould's Albuquerque! I hope the building's managers keep the decoration!
DeleteSeason 6, Episode 11: you mention the location Saul is at when he calls Francesca, but not where Francesca is. Or did I once again miss something on your page? Also, as always, thanks.
ReplyDeleteOh, I just briefly mentioned it above, specifically under Zia Pueblo locations: "Big Chief Truck Stop (35.494607°, -106.728325°). Used in "Breaking Bad" ("Better Call Saul," Season 6, episode 11, 'Breaking Bad')." The Big Chief Truck Stop was used in the episode "Green Light" in "Breaking Bad," where Jesse exchanges meth for an RV fill up and later Hank discovers an ATM machine that got a picture of the RV.
DeleteThanks again!
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