Top 10 film locations in 2012

Point Dume Beach was the second busiest site for on location in 2012, generating 163 production days, according to FilmL.A. Inc. Shows included “Modern Family” and various commercials.  (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)

Dockweiler State Beach generated 159 production days, including work on commercials for Wal-Mart and Radio Shack.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Linda Vista Community Hospital was the fourth busiest site for on location filming in 2012, generating 157 production days, according to FilmL.A. Inc. Shows included “True Blood” and “Criminal Minds.”  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Venice Beach was the seventh busiest site for on location filming in 2012, generating 130 production days, according to FilmL.A. Inc. Shows include “NCIS: LA” and “90210.”  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Will Rogers State Beach was the eigth busiest site for on location filming in 2012, generating 124 production days, according to FilmL.A. Inc. Shows included “The Office” and “Parenthood.”  (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

Herald Examiner Building was the ninth busiest site for on location filming in 2012, generating 116 production days, according to FilmL.A. Inc. Projects include the movies “Snap” and “Wrong Cops.”  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

LA County and USC Medical Center was the tenth busiest for on location filming in 2012, generating 114 production days, according to FilmL.A. Inc. Projects included the movie “The Shift.”  (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)