Big Eyes (2014)

The 2014 Tim Burton film “Big Eyes” was shot in Northern California, Hawaii and Vancouver, Canada. The Golden Gate Bridge is seen as Margaret Keane, played by Amy Adams, drives. The bridge is one of the most often seen locations in film, having appeared in “Vertigo,” “The Rock,” “Zodiac,” “Pacific Rim,” “X-Men: The Last Stand,” “Terminator: Genisys,” “Rise of the Planet of the Apes,” “Superman: The Movie,” “San Andreas,” “A View To A Kill,” “Dirty Harry,” “Hulk,” “Lords Of Dogtown,” “The Bridge” and many more.

LOCATION: Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, CA

Margaret paints at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. The same location appears in many films, such as “The Rock,” “Vertigo,” “The Room,” “So I Married an Axe Murder,” “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” and more.

LOCATION: 3301 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94123

Margaret marries Walter Keane, played by Christoph Waltz, at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki, Hawaii. The hotel has been featured in numerous films, such as “Punch-Drunk Love,” “From Here To Eternity,” “Goin’ Coconuts” and “Gidget Goes Hawaiian,” as well as such TV shows as “Mad Men,” “Hawaii Five-O,” “T.J. Hooker,” “Charlie’s Angels” and more.

LOCATION: Royal Hawaiian Hotel, 2259 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815

This area near the bakery at the hotel is also seen in the film.

The Keane’s home can be found at 6187 Collingwood Pl, Vancouver, BC V6N 1V2, Canada.

The Hawaiian home of Margaret was filmed at the Grace Cook House, which has historical landmark status in Honolulu.

LOCATION: 2365 Oahu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96822

The courthouse scenes were filmed at Aliʻiolani Hale in Honolulu. This side of the building, seen in the establishing shot with the statue, faces S King St.

LOCATION: Aliʻiolani Hale, 417 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96813

The characters enter and exit from the opposite side of the building, facing Queen St.

The media is gathered in this area.

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Blue Hawaii (1961)

The 1961 film “Blue Hawaii,” starring Elvis Presley, was shot on the islands of Oahu and Kauai. Early in the film, Malie, played by Joan Blackman, is seen getting pulled over at this intersection near Aloa Moana Park in Honolulu. The gate on the left side of the street, seen in the film, still stands.

LOCATION: Ala Moana Park Dr / Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814

Here is the area where Malie pulls over and speaks with the police officer, just slightly past the previous location.

LOCATION: Ala Moana Park Dr, Honolulu, HI 96814 (GPS coordinates: 21°17’16.2″N, 157°50’37.6″W)

After Malie picks up Chad, played by Elvis Presley, they are seen driving past the Diamond Head Lighthouse. The lighthouse is still there, but the trees have grown much taller since then, so only the very top is visible from the area seen in the film.

LOCATION: Diamond Head Lighthouse, 3399 Diamond Head Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815

Here is a closer view of the lighthouse.

Chad’s shack doesn’t actually exist, but the area where is was filmed is Hanauma Bay, a famous tourist spot in Honolulu. Many of the landscapes in the background can still be matched up. Chad and Malie are seen standing in front of this area. Chad later performs a song here too. As mentioned, Hanauma Bay is a very popular spot, so much so that visitation for tourists requires advanced reservations. Local residents are able to visit without reservations.

LOCATION: Hanauma Bay, 100 Hanauma Bay Rd, Honolulu, HI 96825

Here is another area seen while Chad performs a song.

Chad and Malie have a picnic at Tantalus Lookout in Puu Ualakaa State Park. This mountain range is seen behind them when they arrive.

LOCATION: Tantalus Lookout, Puu Ualakaa State Park, Nutridge St, Honolulu, HI 96822

Tantalus Lookout is another famous tourist spot, overlooking Honolulu.

Here is the area where they sit and have their picnic.

Aloha (2015)

The 2015 Cameron Crowe film “Aloha,” starring Bradley Cooper and Emma Stone, was filmed in Hawaii. Much of the film, however, was shot around military bases inaccessible to the general public. One such example is when, early in the film, Gilcrest, played by Cooper, arrives in Hawaii at Hickam Field Base Operations, 800 Hangar Ave, Honolulu, HI 96818.

The Royal Aloha Hotel, where Gilcrest and Ng, played by Stone, stay was filmed at The Breakers Hotel in Waikiki. This is just off the main strip of Waikiki and the hotel is marked with no trespassing signs, so this is as close as we got.

LOCATION: 250 Beach Walk, Honolulu, HI 96815

Gilcrest and Ng are seen driving down Kalākaua Ave in Waikiki, passing Kaʻiulani Ave.

LOCATION: Kalākaua Ave / Kaʻiulani Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815

The house where Woody and Tracy, played by John Krasinski and Rachel McAdams, live is part of Hickam Field’s Fort Kamehameha housing development. It was originally built for Navy housing, but abandoned by 2008. The area remains military owned and closed to the general public. The house can be found at 22 Worchester Ave, Honolulu, HI 96818 (GPS coordinates: 21°19’20.6″N, 157°57’41.6″W).

King Kanahele’s house can be found at Waikupanaha St, Waimanalo, HI 96795 (GPS coordinates: 21°20’21.3″N, 157°44’49.5″W).

The area where Tracy gets food from a food truck with her son is just a parking lot. This is what the area looks like now.

LOCATION: N Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96817 (GPS coordinates: 21°19’04.2″N, 157°52’43.5″W)

As they leave, a Global One truck passes in front of them. The buildings seen in the background align with what is seen in the film.

The holiday party scenes were filmed at the Historic Hickam Officers’ Club, 2000 Signer Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96818. This is another military location closed to the general public.

Ng and Gilcrest go on a date in the Chinatown neighborhood of Holonulu.

LOCATION: N King St / Kekaulike St, Honolulu, HI 96817

Ng can be seen jogging at Freedom Tower, 800-898 Manzelman Cir, Honolulu, HI 96818. This is part of Hickam Air Force Base and not open to the general public.

Ng confronts Gilcrest at the Waioli Kitchen & Bake Shop. Ng first enters from this area.

LOCATION: 2950 Manoa Rd, Honolulu, HI 96822

The two sit in this area, although the tables aren’t laid out the same way as seen in the film.

Ng is seen leaving from this area.

The two argue in the parking lot, with Ng driving away in this area.

Late in the film, Ng and Gilcrest, rushing to a black ops outpost, drive through this intersection.

LOCATION: N Pauahi St / Maunakea St, Honolulu, HI 96817

The are seen exiting a vehicle to a back room of the command center, which is actually just a grocery store.

LOCATION: 915 Kekaulike St, Honolulu, HI 96817

While never seen from this angle in the film, here is the general area they enter.

Gilcrest stands outside and watches Grace’s dance class.

LOCATION: 1159 Nuuanu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96817

Special thanks to Reel News Hawaii for finding many of these locations.

To see our “Aloha” location page, click here.

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Triple Frontier (2019)

While much of J.C. Chandor’s 2019 heist film “Triple Frontier” is set in South America, it was mostly filmed in O’ahu, Hawaii, with a few scenes filmed in Colombia and the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California.

Ben Affleck’s character is introduced unsuccessfully trying to sell a property to prospective buyers at Pae Ko Gardens in Kapolei.  As he exits, Oscar Isacc is outside waiting to speak with him.

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LOCATION: 91-1040 Kaiau Ave, Kapolei, HI 96707

The two stand in the parking lot and talk.

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Just a few blocks away is Ben Affleck’s house in the film, where he is only allowed in the garage.

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LOCATION: 91-228 Pilipiliula Pl, Kapolei, HI 96707

The camera is mostly positioned inside the garage, looking out towards the neighboring houses across the street.

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LOCATION: 91-229 / 91-225 Pilipiliula Pl, Kapolei, HI 96707

As Affleck drives his daughter to school, he stops by a convenience store.  The real building is currently a restaurant.

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LOCATION: 91-775 Papipi Rd, Ewa Beach, HI 96706

He then drops his daughter off at school, which was filmed at Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School in Kaneohe.

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LOCATION: 46-155 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744

The freeway establishing shot in South America is actually the iconic Interstate H-3 in O’ahu, also known as the John A. Burns Freeway, which crosses east and west over the Southeast side of the island.  The freeway is known for it’s viaducts running alongside the lush Hawaiian landscape.  We could not replicate the aerial view seen in the film, but here is a view of the freeway from one of the nearby neighborhoods.

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LOCATION: Interstate H-3, Kaneohe, HI 96744

This is the view actually driving the H-3.  Some visual effects were used in the film to add a small village near the road.

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The house where the heist takes place was a composite of a couple different locations.  The main building is part of the historic Clarence H. Cooke Residence, which can be found on Old Pali Road in Honolulu.  It’s actually almost directly across the street from George Clooney’s house in “The Descendants.”  Unfortunately, the building seen in the film is not visible from the road.

The gate and surrounding jungle seen in the film were actually filmed at Kualoa Ranch (49-560 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744).  Unfortunately, the area where the gate set was built was not identified on their movie tour.  Here is a view of the real gate to the Clarence H. Cooke Residence, which of course was never seen from this residential view in the film.

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LOCATION: Clarence H. Cooke Residence, 3860 Old Pali Rd, Honolulu, HI 96817

The crew can be seen having drinks at this cottage, which sits near the the Moli’i Fishpond in Kailua.  The property is actually owned by Kualoa Ranch.  This cottage building can also be seen in the Bruce Willis film “Tears of the Sun.”  The surrounding buildings and pond have also been featured in many movies, such as “Jurassic World,” “50 First Dates,” “Snatched,” “Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates,” “You, Me and Dupree” and TV show “Lost.”

This area, while private, can be seen as part of the Premier Movie Site Tour of Kualoa Ranch.  It’s worth mentioning that parts can also by seen by visiting the local shops near the pond, which rent their buildings from Kualoa Ranch. They offer tours of their own near the water for a small fee, but the Premier Movie Site Tour offered by the ranch is our recommended way to see it.

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LOCATION: 49-243 Kuukama St, Kailua, HI 96734

The helicopter crash site was filmed on the main property of Kualoa Ranch.  Their tours do not go up close to the exact site, but they do pass nearby and offer a view in the distance.  A couple buildings from the film, seen on the left side, are still standing.  Countless productions have also filmed in this area, including the 1998 remake of “Mighty Joe Young,” “Windtalkers” and dozens more.

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LOCATION: Kualoa Ranch, 49-560 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744

Jurassic World (2015)

In 2015’s “Jurassic World,” the story takes us back to Isla Nublar, the same fictional island from the original “Jurassic Park,” supposedly located off the coast of Costa Rica.  The locations are a composite of multiple places, including Louisiana and Hawaii.  Filming largely took place at Kualoa Ranch in O’ahu, where as the original film also shot, albeit to a lesser extent.

As the ferry takes the boys to the island, the establishing shot shows the majestic Nā Pali Coast on the North Shore of Kauaʻi.  There are a variety of ways to see the coast, including boat and helicopter tours.  Some areas can also be hiked.

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LOCATION: Nā Pali Coast State Wilderness Park, Kapaʻa, HI 96746

The escalators where the boys head to their room is on the island of O’ahu at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center.  The same escalators were featured in the TV series “Lost.”

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LOCATION: 1801 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815

The helicopter pad where Claire, played by Bryce Dallas Howard, is picked up is at Kualoa Ranch in Oahu, where the original “Jurassic Park” also filmed scenes.  The pad set was initially kept after filming was completed, but eventually the ranch decided to remove it, as many helicopters travel the nearby air space and they had concerns one of them might confuse it for an actual landing pad.  Many of the locations around Kualoa Ranch have signs such as this posted, identifying which films shot where.

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LOCATION: Kualoa Ranch, 49-560 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744

The helicopter pad is featured in a number of scenes throughout the film.  Quite a bit of CGI was added, to include the buildings and train rail featured in the park.  In the distance is the Moli’i Fishpond, also part of the Kualoa Ranch property, which is featured in several other scenes in the film.

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The Indominus rex paddock set was also built on Kualoa Ranch, which does still stand.  There are a wide variety of tours available at the ranch, more than one of which are film related. We recommend the Premier Movie Site Tour, as it takes you to many locations from this and other films that are only seen on that particular tour.  The Hollywood tour, while cheaper, skips many locations on the ranch.

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Here is the interior of the deck overlooking the Indominus Rex paddock.

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A view of the deck from the exterior.

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In a later scene, Claire brings Owen, played by Chris Pratt, to the paddock, where they initially believe the Indominus rex may have escaped.  The claw marks Owen points out are still there.

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The Moli’i Fishpond is where the giant mosasaurus emerges from the water and eats the shark.  Quite a bit of CGI was added to the scene.  The Moli’i Fishpond area has been featured in many movies, such as “Triple Frontier,” “50 First Dates,” “Snatched,” “Tears of the Sun,” “Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates,” “You, Me and Dupree,” as well as the TV show “Lost.”  Here is a sign identifying the mosasaurus scene.

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LOCATION: 49-243 Kuukama St, Kailua, HI 96734

It’s also on the banks of the Moli’i Fishpond where Owen’s bungalow and trailer set was built, though it has since been removed.  It’s worth mentioning that parts of this area can also by seen by visiting the local shops near the pond, which rent their buildings from Kualoa Ranch.  They offer tours of their own near the water for a small fee, but the Premier Movie Site Tour offered by the ranch is still our recommended way to see it.

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As the boys ride a train out to the Gyrosphere area, they pass a valley where gallimimus are running alongside a vehicle.  This is a nod to the original film, where Dr. Grant and the two children run from a gallimimus stampede, which was filmed in the exact same location at Kualoa Ranch.  The same valley pops on again in the sequel “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom,” when a convoy travels on an expedition into the park.

The mountains seen here have a railway added via CGI.

In the Jungle area of Kualoa Ranch, there is a stream that runs through, which is where the scenes of the Indominus rex attacking park security took place.  Unfortunately, their tours quickly drive past this location, so you have to be quick trying to get photos.

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The set where the boys wait in line for the Gyrosphere ride also still stands at Kualoa Ranch, with a stunning backdrop looking out over the ocean.

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The scenes of the boys wandering the park in the Gyroscope were filmed at Jurassic Kahili Ranch in Kauaʻi.  This is the same ranch where the brachiosaurus is first seen in the original “Jurassic Park.”  It also appeared in the sequels “The Lost World: Jurassic Park” and “Jurassic Park III.”  For years, the ranch remained closed to the public, proving to be one of the most elusive and sought-after locations for fans of the franchise.  That changed in 2019, when the ranch began offering public tours for the first time. The tours were unfortunately suspended in 2020 due to the pandemic, but they may resume in the future.

The scene of the boys riding around with the dinosaurs was actually a composite of a couple different areas.  This is the field they initially traverse.

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LOCATION: Jurassic Kahili Ranch, 5-1771D, Kuhio Hwy, Kilauea, HI 96754

The filmmakers also wanted these mountains in the distance of several shots, which are in fact located in the same general area, but not from all of the specific angles seen in the film.  Visual effects were employed to place the mountains into the desired areas of the shots.

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The boys then notice an area of the perimeter fence that has a gate open.  This set piece was left standing at the completion of the film, at the request of the ranch.  The gate really does open and it’s heavier than you might expect.

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Here is a wider view of the full set piece.

This is the view of the other side of the gate, where the boys look down.  There is also a reverse shot looking back up towards the open fence at the Gyrosphere.  This trail was made specifically for the film, to allow in equipment and crew and achieve the desired shots.  The tour itself does not go down this trail, but guests are allowed to walk up on foot and take a closer look, if they’re so inclined.

As Claire and Owen go searching for the boys, they encounter a dying apatosaurus, which had the misfortune of encountering the Indominus rex.  This was also filmed at Jurassic Kahili Ranch.

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They then discover more dead dinosaurs lying scattered across this hill, realizing the Indominus is killing for sport.

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In the closing shot of the film, the T-rex emerges from this area onto the helicopter pad, back at Kualoa Ranch in O’ahu.

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Here is one of the vehicles seen in the film.  It was actually owned by Kualoa Ranch prior to production. When the filmmakers saw it, they asked to use it in the film.

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If you get a chance to visit Hawaii, we highly recommend Jurassic Kahili Ranch in Kauaʻi and Kualoa Ranch in O’ahu. Both offer spectacular views and very recognizable locations from not only this film, but the original “Jurassic Park” as well. As a reminder, these are private ranches closed to the general public for unauthorized experiences. Please do not trespass. The only way to see them is by booking a tour.

Thanks to Sean Mello for providing the GPS coordinates of the fence.

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Punch-Drunk Love (2002)

Paul Thomas Anderson’s 2002 romantic drama, like many of his films, was shot largely around the Valley, north of Los Angeles, where the filmmaker grew up.  However, some key sequences also took place in Honolulu, Hawaii.

The film begins at Eckhart Auto Body in Chatsworth, CA, where Barry, played by Adam Sandler, houses his offices. The owners are very friendly to fans of the film, so don’t hesitate to approach them if you visit.

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LOCATION: 10101 Canoga Ave, Chatsworth, CA 91311

The view when Lena, played by Emily Watson, approaches and introduces herself.

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Standing at the driveway, looking to your left out onto Canoga Ave, you’ll see the spot where the car crashes at the beginning of the film.

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At the driveway entrance is where the harpsichord is dropped off.

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Barry and Lana have dinner at this table at Le Petit Chateau in North Hollywood, which has since permanently closed.  However, we were able to visit while it was still open. The specific table could be found through the main entrance, on the opposite side of the wall.  There was a painting and plaque on the wall above the center of the table.

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LOCATION: Le Petit Chateau, 4615 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91602

Barry excuses himself to the bathroom, where he quickly proceeds to destroy it, after Lana repeats an embarrassing story about him that his sister told her.  The scene really was filmed inside the actual restaurant’s bathroom, which has changed only slightly since filming.

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Barry is confronted by a staff member here and subsequently gets kicked out of the restaurant for destroying their bathroom.

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Barry and Lana make their way out of the restaurant through this entrance way.

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The couple then walks out of the restaurant, which is seen in a night shot.

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Elsewhere in the the Valley, in Sherman Oaks, you’ll find Barry’s apartment.

LOCATION: 14926 Moorpark St, Sherman Oaks 91403

The reverse view out onto Moorpark St. is where Dean Trumbell’s men crash into Barry and Lana’s car.

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Dean Trumbell’s men force Barry to withdraw money from this ATM machine in Woodland Hills. These ATM shots (day and night) are provided courtesy of Christian Hernandez at Boogie Sights.

LOCATION: 19858 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364

Here is the same location at night.

Barry is seen running from Dean Trumbell’s men past this building, which was a Fosters Freeze at the time. These shots of the building and street out front (day and night) are all also provided courtesy of Christian Hernandez.

LOCATION: 19762 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364

Here’s an image of the same building at night.

Barry continues running onto Ventura Blvd, in front of the same building.

Here is the same area at night.

Barry decides to travel to Hawaii to be with Lena. He is seen arriving at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu.

LOCATION: 300 Rodgers Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96819

The payphone where Barry calls his sister was a deceptively difficult location to track down. While clearly filmed on Kalākaua Ave, the main strip of Waikiki, the area had been remodeled in the years since filming took place, thus pinpointing the exact spot proved to be a challenge. We enlisted the expertise of Reel News Hawaii who, much to our appreciation, successfully identified it. Here is what the area looks like now.

LOCATION: 2270 Kalākaua Ave Suite 104, Honolulu, HI 96815 (since remodeled)

Barry meets Lena at the Royal Hawaiin Hotel in Waikiki. Barry enters from this area.

LOCATION: Royal Hawaiian Hotel, 2259 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815

Lena enters from the opposite hall.

Barry and Lena embrace for their kiss in this spot, with the backdrop of Waikiki behind them, which was immortalized on the movie poster.  The hotel has been featured in numerous films, such as “Big Eyes,” “From Here To Eternity,” “Goin’ Coconuts” and “Gidget Goes Hawaiian,” as well as such TV shows as “Mad Men,” “Hawaii Five-O,” “T.J. Hooker,” “Charlie’s Angels” and more.

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The Mai Tai Bar, located on the grounds of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, is where Barry and Lena enjoy a meal together in the film, with the band singing and the Diamond Head peak in the background at sunset.  The railing next to the tables is the same one seen in the film. This is very close to the above image where the pair kiss.

LOCATION: 2259 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815

Lena’s hotel scenes, where she walks the hallways with Barry, were filmed at the Kahala Hotel & Resort. These Kahala Hotel shots are provided courtesy of Christian Hernandez at Boogie Sights.

LOCATION: 5000 Kahala Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816

Near the end of the film, Barry supposedly travels to Utah to confront Dean Trumbell at his mattress store.  The real building can be found in Pamona.

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LOCATION: 390 W Foothill Blvd, Pomona, CA 91767

Last, but not least, we leave you with a quick shot of Paul Thomas Anderson and Adam Sandler discussing the film.

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Dog The Bounty Hunter

A bit removed from the touristy beaches of Honolulu, on the outskirts of downtown, you could find the HQ of Dog The Bounty Hunter.  The offices and front window remained nearly identical to how they appeared on the show until January 2019, when new owners purchased the building. It is sadly now set for demolition and redevelopment.

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LOCATION: 1381 Queen Emma St, Honolulu, HI 96813

Literally right around the corner, just a few steps down on Vineyard St, you could find the Dog the Bounty Hunter gift shop, which housed more Dog apparel than you knew existed. This too closed in January 2019 and is set for demolition.

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LOCATION: 203 S Vineyard St, Honolulu, HI 96813

The Descendants (2011)

Most of Alexander Payne’s 2011 film, The Descendants, was shot around the island of Oahu, Hawaii, although some filming did take place on Kauai and the Big Island.

Matt King, played by George Clooney, lives at this house, tucked away in the Nu’uanu neighborhood of Honolulu.  The house is not fully visible from the street.  You’ll need to walk down a little, unmarked road (connected with Gartley Place) that leads to a few houses, in order to get a clear view.  The Descendants house is the first on the left and the one closest to Old Pali Road.  Just across the street of Old Pali Road is the Clarence H. Cooke Residence, seen in the film “Triple Frontier.”

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LOCATION: 3849 Old Pali Road, Honolulu, HI, 96817

Matt takes his daughter to the home of a classmate to apologize for insulting her.

LOCATION: 3745 Maunaloa Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816

The entrance to the fictional Hawaii Pacific Institute, supposedly located on the Big Island, can be found in Kuaui. It’s actually the entrance to Kealia Kai, a private beachfront housing development. This is the area seen in the film, but the camera is at the opposite end, past the entrance gate and facing toward Kuhio Hwy.

LOCATION: Makanani St / Kapoli St, Kealia, HI 96751 (GPS coordinates: 22°06’42.8″N, 159°18’03.2″W)

The dorm where Alexandra is staying is back on Oahu at Kawaiaha‘o Hall, located on the grounds of the Mid-Pacific Institute, a private school with a gated entrance and fencing surrounding the entire grounds. When we asked about entering, we were told advanced permission and an appointment is required for any photos. Kawaiaha‘o Hall is actually easily visible from Armstrong St, which is open to the public up to a gate. The angle seen in the film, however, is from the opposite side, down on a field.

LOCATION: Kawaiaha‘o Hall, Mid-Pacific Institute, 2445 Kaala St, Honolulu, HI 96822 (GPS coordinates: 21°18’17.7″N, 157°48’58.1″W)

Located just down the street from Matt King’s house is the corner where George Clooney frantically runs in his sandals over to his friends’ house, The Mitchells, after hearing of some distressing news.

LOCATION: Old Pali Road / Nu’uanu Pali Dr, Honolulu, HI, 96817

The Mitchell’s house.  The view, again, is slightly obstructed from the road, due to the many trees and plants on the property.

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LOCATION: 155 Dowsett Ave., Honolulu, HI 96817

Brian Speer’s house.

LOCATION: 4328 Papu Circle, Honolulu, HI, 96816

Matt meets his cousin at Lihue Airport in Kauai.

LOCATION: Lihue Airport, 3901 Mokulele Loop, Lihue, HI 96766

Matt rides down this road as he heads to view his land.

LOCATION: Near Kealia Rd / HI-56, Kealia, HI 96751 (GPS coordinates: 22°05’55.3″N, 159°18’21.4″W)

Matt rides past the Princeville Neptune Fountain in Kauai.

LOCATION: Princeville Neptune Fountain, Ka Haku Rd, Princeville, HI 96722 (GPS coordinates: 22°12’51.7″N, 159°28’14.5″W)

Late in the film, Matt and Alex go to Brian Speer’s vacation home to confront him.  It really is a vacation property in Kauai and can be seen from Waioli Beach Park, albeit by looking between the shrubs.

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LOCATION: 5032 Weke Rd, Hanalei, HI 96714

Matt and his family eat at Tahiti Nui in Kauai.

LOCATION: Tahiti Nui, 5122 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI 96714

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