filming locations

Filming Locations
Everything but the interior scenes of the airplane in the pilot episode have been filmed on location in Hawaii, with the island variously standing in for Korea, New Mexico, England, and Sydney. Following are some of the Hawaiian landmarks that have factored into filming.

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1. Mokule'ia Beach on Oahu's North Shore (off Highway 930), near Dillingham Airfield.

This beach, right next to a major highway, was strewn with the wreckage of the fictional Flight 815, as seen in the eyepopping pilot episode. The wreckage was so convincing, local authorities kept receiving reports of “a terrible plane crash” until they put up a sign that it was a film set.

The last episode to use this site was “Whatever the Case May Be,” during which the castaways moved to another part of the beach (actually Police Beach near Haleiwa) because (on the show) the tide was rising dangerously. In reality, the tide would be too high to film during the winter months, so a safer location was chosen.


2. Ka'a'awa Valley, Oahu

You’ll need the permission of the owners of the Kualoa Ranch to reach this location. You can rent horses and ride to the locations used in the series. You can also ride along on a tour bus for a movie set tour (which includes some locations for Lost) or ride through the valley on ATV's. You may even get to see some Lost cast members and crew at work!


In the pilot episode, Charlie, Jack, and Kate hike through this valley in search of the plane’s cockpit and the transceiver.


In the “Pilot, Part 2,” Sayid, Kate, Charlie, Shannon, Boone, and Sawyer camp out overnight here after hiking higher to try to send a signal on the transceiver.


In “Solitary,” Hurley builds his golf course here in “the first Island Open.”


3. Turtle Bay Resort


If you are not a guest at the resort, you’ll need to pay a fee to park.


In the pilot episode, Jack, Kate, and Charlie flee the monster after it attacks the cockpit, running through a wooded area near the resort.



The banyan tree from which Charlie is hung in the "All the Best Cowboys Have Daddy Issues” episode is on the West Trail of the resort. It was also used as the site of the polar bear attack in “Special.”


The Lost Season One DVD party was also held at the resort.


4. Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu (801 Kalakaua Avenue)

The center stands in for the Sydney Airport in several episodes, including “White Rabbit” and “House of the Rising Sun.”

5. St. Paul's Mission, Queen Emma Square, Honolulu

The mission is used as the English church where Charlie confesses his sins in “The Moth.”


6. Byodo-In Temple, Valley of the Temples

The temple here is used in “House of the Rising Sun” as Sun’s father’s house in Korea, with Jin proposing to Sun on the adjoining bridge.









7. Waimea Falls, 59-864 Kamehameha Highway

The picturesque waterfall where Kate and Sawyer have a flirtatious swim and find the metal case in “Whatever the Case May Be," is located at the Waimea Valley Audubon Center, formerly known as Waimea Falls Park.


8. First Hawaiian Bank, 2 North King Street, Honolulu

The Chinatown branch of this bank is the site of Kate’s bank robbery (“Whatever the Case May Be”), supposedly set in New Mexico.


9. Famous Kahuku Sweet Shrimp Truck, North Shore, Oahu

The shrimp truck owned by the ill-fated Frank Duckett, whom Sawyer guns down, thinking he is the real Sawyer in “Outlaws,” is legit; it’s been in business for 10 years. Open daily from 9:30 am to 7 pm.


10. Laniakea YWCA, 1040 Richards Street, Honolulu

Used as the Sydney mosque where Sayid finds his old friend Essam in “The Greater Good.” Built in 1927 and designed by the same architect who built the Hearst Mansion in California. Links:Laniakea YWCA

11.La'ie Inn

While Kate is running from the police she has her hair blond she then goes to a inn to wash out the dye to get to the hotel room she swiping a key from a cleening cart the outside of the inn this is a inn in La'ie on the North Shore of Oahu the inn is across from the McDonalds and down the street from the Polynesian Cultural Center however the shower she is in is not one located in the hotel.


Tourist attractions and beaches

North Shore

1. Banzai pipeline (Ehukai beach)
This is one of the most famous surfing beaches in the world. They do have parking.

2. Waimea Bay
This beach is easy to find. There is a huge jumping rock here. This beach is in Lost the tv show and featured in many movies. There is parking here.

3. Laniakea Beach
No one really swims here it's mostly for sea turtle (honu) watching. Sightings are pretty much guaranteed! No parking here so park across the street.


This is a pix of one we saw last visit. Yes I am that close. Amazing!

4. Sharks Cove
Great place to snorkel


South Side of Island

1. Flea market
It's only 3 days a week Wed. Th. & Fri. You will find great deals on local made products. You can bargain here!

2. Pearl harbor
It's a must and very touching experience. Go early in the day

3. International Market place
Famous for all the bargain shopping. Never pay the 1st price they offer. They can be very aggressive.

4. Pali lookout
It's pretty and everyone goes. Nothing special to me.

5. Diamond head
Nice quick hike. Beautiful lookout on top!

6. Hanauma Bay
The most popular place to snorkel. Very safe. Guaranteed tropical fish sightings! Over populated but it's my fav snorkeling spot!

Windward side (east coast of the island)

1. East coast drive on the day all the way to the north shore. Drive along the coast all the way from the Waikiki to North shore( the most beautiful drive u will EVER experience!) starting in Waikiki gives u the better view of the ocean. Don't start on the north shore. Otherwise ur back will be facing the ocean.

2. Lanikai Beach
If u only go to 1 beach I suggest this is the one. It's the most photographed beach in all of Hawaii! This is my favorite. Street parking it's in a neighborhood. Get a map for this one!
3. Kailua beach
Also beautiful and is right next door to lanikai beach but more crowded and not as pretty! Parking here.

4. Makapuu lighthouse trail
This lighthouse is featured in 50 first dates. Which I def recommend u watch before u go! When u are hiking there are several lookout points when u get to the sign with all the whales on it look over the side. Down below u will see 2 natural water pools u can hike down to. Make sure u have plenty time to get up and down. It's an amazing experience swimming in a nature formed pool and having fresh ocean water flow in constantly.
There are so many beautiful places on this island. Good luck! And have a great time!

DA KINE BAIL BONDS

SW on haleiwa rd
left on WAIALUA BEACH RD
HI-83/KAMEHAMEHA HWY
right onto HI-99/KAMEHAMEHA HWY
I-H2 S. HONOLULU
H2 S.
I-H1 E EXIT 1A--LEFT toward HONOLULU
H1 E
INTERSTATE H201 E / HI-78 E via EXIT 13A toward HONOLULU.
INTERSTATE H201 E / HI-78 E becomes INTERSTATE H1 E.
Take the PALI HWY / HI-61 exit, EXIT 21A.
Turn RIGHT onto PALI HWY / HI-61 S. Continue to follow PALI HWY.
Turn LEFT onto S VINEYARD BLVD / HI-98 E
Turn RIGHT onto QUEEN EMMA ST.
1381 QUEEN EMMA ST is on the LEFT.

DIAMOND HEAD STUDIOS

NOH8 Campaign OPEN SHOOT, Ka Restaurant and Lounge, 1200 Ala Moana Blvd., Sun., 8/15, 4-7pm

1. Start out going SOUTHWEST on HALEIWA RD toward KEAHIPAKA LN. (go 1.0 miles)
2. Turn LEFT onto WAIALUA BEACH RD. (go 0.7 miles)
3. Enter next roundabout and take 2nd exit onto HI-83/KAMEHAMEHA HWY. (go 0.3 miles)
4. Turn RIGHT onto HI-99/KAMEHAMEHA HWY. Continue to follow KAMEHAMEHA HWY. (go 8.6 miles)
5. Take the I-H2 S ramp toward HONOLULU. (go 0.2 miles)
6. Merge onto INTERSTATE H2 S. (go 7.1 miles)
7. Take the I-H1 E exit, EXIT 1A, on the LEFT toward HONOLULU. (go 1.1 miles)
8. Merge onto INTERSTATE H1 E. (go 4.0 miles)
9. Merge onto INTERSTATE H201 E/HI-78 E via EXIT 13A toward HONOLULU. (go 4.8 miles)
10. INTERSTATE H201 E/HI-78 E becomes INTERSTATE H1 E. (go 2.9 miles)
11. Take the KINAU ST exit, EXIT 22. (go 0.3 miles)
12. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto KINAU ST. (go 0.0 miles)
13. Turn RIGHT onto WARD AVE. (go 0.5 miles)
14. Turn LEFT onto KAPIOLANI BLVD. (go 0.5 miles)
15. Turn RIGHT onto PIIKOI ST. (go 0.3 miles)
16. Turn RIGHT onto ALA MOANA BLVD/HI-92 W. (go 0.2 miles)
17. 1200 ALA MOANA BLVD is on the RIGHT. (go 0.0 miles)