Is Sunnydale Santa Barbara?

Joss Whedon stated in November 1998 that “Sunnydale is in fact near Santa Barbara.” Giles uses a street map of Santa Barbara as a map of Sunnydale when he is plotting sightings of the Initiative commandos in the series’ fourth season.

Is Sunnydale California a real place?

The series was set in the town of Sunnydale, California, a fictional town that hosted a variety of mythical creatures, from vampires to werewolves.

Why was Sunnydale destroyed?

In June 1999, Sunnydale High was destroyed in a great conflict that killed Mayor Wilkins and Principal Snyder on graduation day. In the fall of 1999, Buffy, Willow, and Oz began attending UC Sunnydale.

Where is Sunnydale?

University of California at Los Angeles
Some of the exterior shots of UC Sunnydale were filmed at the actual University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) campus in Westwood, Los Angeles, in special the corridors of the the Royce Hall.

What happened to Sunnydale High School?

The school, left completely abandoned, was destroyed along with the whole town after the battle at the Hellmouth.

How many cemeteries are there in Sunnydale?

10 How Many There Are In total, Sunnydale has twelve cemeteries, which seems excessive for a town with its population.

How far is Sunnydale from LA?

Within a day’s drive of Sunnydale is a desert. It is stated several times that Sunnydale is approximately two hours’ drive north of Los Angeles, although it is also mentioned that Buffy’s dad comes “down” from L.A. to visit, implying that Sunnydale is south of L.A.

Which principal of Sunnydale High got killed by people possessed by hyenas?

Principal Flutie
Principal Flutie acquired a school mascot for the Sunnydale Razorbacks via a piglet named Herbert. Unfortunately, Herbert was eaten by the Pack, a group of school bullies that were possessed by demonic hyenas during a field trip to the Sunnydale Zoo.