Bob Dylan's Street Legal album cover
The LA street corner where Dylan posed for his 1978 album
2 Pacific Ter
Santa Monica, California, USA
34.0095° N · -118.4936° W
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The Album Cover
In 1978, Bob Dylan released Street-Legal, his nineteenth studio album. The cover photograph, shot by Howard Alk, shows Dylan standing on a set of concrete steps in a narrow alley just back from the Santa Monica Pier. The image captures him in a relaxed pose against the sun-bleached walls, perfectly embodying the album's blend of restlessness and reflection.
The Location
The stairs where Dylan posed are located at 2 Pacific Terrace in Santa Monica, tucked into an alley just back from the pier. The concrete steps and surrounding walls remain largely unchanged since the 1978 shoot, making it a rewarding spot for fans who want to recreate the iconic cover photo.
Visiting Today
The alley is freely accessible and easy to find — head to the Santa Monica Pier and look for Pacific Terrace just behind it. The steps are still intact and you can stand right where Dylan stood. It's a quick detour if you're already visiting the pier area, and the resemblance to the album cover is unmistakable. Bring your copy of Street-Legal for the ultimate photo op.
The Album Cover
In 1978, Bob Dylan released Street-Legal, his nineteenth studio album. The cover photograph, shot by Howard Alk, shows Dylan standing on a set of concrete steps in a narrow alley just back from the Santa Monica Pier. The image captures him in a relaxed pose against the sun-bleached walls, perfectly embodying the album's blend of restlessness and reflection.
The Location
The stairs where Dylan posed are located at 2 Pacific Terrace in Santa Monica, tucked into an alley just back from the pier. The concrete steps and surrounding walls remain largely unchanged since the 1978 shoot, making it a rewarding spot for fans who want to recreate the iconic cover photo.
Visiting Today
The alley is freely accessible and easy to find — head to the Santa Monica Pier and look for Pacific Terrace just behind it. The steps are still intact and you can stand right where Dylan stood. It's a quick detour if you're already visiting the pier area, and the resemblance to the album cover is unmistakable. Bring your copy of Street-Legal for the ultimate photo op.
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