Las Vegas has become one of the most sought-after destinations for film, TV, commercial, and content production. From iconic neon streets to modern architecture, rugged desert landscapes, luxury resorts, and massive industrial zones, the city offers almost every look a filmmaker could want—within minutes of each other.

If your production is searching for Las Vegas film locations, this guide will show you what’s available, how to access them, and how Vegas Location Services (VLS) supports productions with scouting, permitting, and full location management.

1. Diverse Looks in a 20-Minute Radius

• The Strip – luxury, nightlife, modern glass towers

• Downtown Las Vegas (DTLV) – vintage neon, urban grit, murals

• Suburbs – upscale homes, neighborhoods, golf courses

• Industrial areas – warehouses, yards, desert industrial parks

• Natural landscapes – Red Rock Canyon, Valley of Fire, Mojave Desert

• Airports & hangars – McCarran (Harry Reid), North Las Vegas, private hangars

Las Vegas can double for Los Angeles, Miami, Atlantic City, Dubai, Phoenix, or almost any modern city.

2. Film-friendly and fast permitting

Clark County and the City of Las Vegas have straightforward film permit systems—and VLS handles the entire process.

3. Talent, crew & rentals

As home to major productions, conventions, sporting events, and long-running shows, Las Vegas has a deep pool of professional crew, gear rentals, and basecamp support (trailers, HMU, wardrobe, production).

1. Iconic Las Vegas Strip Locations

The Strip features:

• Resorts & hotels

• Casinos

• Rooftops and penthouses

• Pool decks

• Nightclubs & restaurants

• Bridges, walkways, and neon frontages

Permitting the Strip requires coordination with Clark County and individual properties—VLS manages all communications, scouting, and logistics.

2. Downtown Las Vegas & Fremont East

Great for:

• Gritty urban looks

• Murals, alleys, bars

• Vintage Vegas neon

• Boutique hotels

• Rooftop parking garages

DTLV is ideal for music videos, narrative projects, commercials, and influencer content.

3. Desert, Mountains & Open Roads

Minutes from Las Vegas:

• Valley of Fire – red rock canyons, roadways, scenic vistas

• Red Rock Canyon – cliff faces, desert plateaus

• Jean Dry Lake – wide-open dry lake bed

• Moapa & Overton – Middle-of-nowhere roads

• Nelson & Eldorado Canyon – ghost towns and abandoned structures

This area is perfect for car commercials, action scenes, fashion, and long-lens cinematic landscapes.

4. Industrial & Commercial Properties

Las Vegas offers:

• Warehouses

• Distribution centers

• Quarries

• Airplane hangars

• Machine shops

• Large empty lots

These are excellent for productions requiring space, staging, or gritty backdrops. VLS maintains a private directory of industrial properties available for film use.

5. Residences, Estates & Private Properties

We scout and manage:

• Modern custom homes

• Luxury mansions

• Ranch-style properties

• Golf-course homes

• Retro Vegas houses

These are frequently used for commercials, reality TV, branded content, and social media campaigns.

1. Location Scouting (Film, Photo, Commercial)

Custom scouting based on your script, creative deck, or shot list.

2. Location Management

We handle:

• Property negotiations

• Insurance compliance

• Lockups & traffic control

• On-set coordination

• Load-in/out plans

3. Filming Permits

We secure permits with:

• Clark County

• City of Las Vegas

• City of Henderson

• BLM (for desert/open land)

• NDOT (for road closures if needed)

4. Production Trailers & Basecamp Support

VLS provides:

• Talent trailers

• Hair & makeup trailers

• Wardrobe trailers

• Production trailers

• Generators & power distribution

Perfect for desert shoots, convention center activations, and long production days.

1. Tell us your creative

Send us your treatment, mood board, or references.

2. We scout and present options

You receive curated location options with photos, logistics notes, and pricing.

3. We secure permits & approvals

You focus on creative—VLS handles the paperwork.

4. We manage the property during filming

Ensuring a smooth production day.