Where It Is Set Versus Where It Was Filmed
The show is set in the San Fernando Valley, specifically the Reseda and Encino areas of Los Angeles, but nearly all of it was filmed in the Atlanta metro area of Georgia. Select California exteriors, including the Reseda and Tarzana apartment buildings, were shot on location, and later seasons took production further afield: Okinawa in Japan for parts of Seasons 3 and 4, a two-day Puerto Rico shoot standing in for Mexico in Season 5, and Barcelona in Spain, including Sagrada Família and Barceloneta Beach, for the Season 6 Sekai Taikai tournament.
The Studio Side
Interior and stage work was handled at Gray Studios Atlanta, one of the region's production facilities. It is not open to the public and cannot be visited, so travelers hoping to stand inside Cobra Kai spaces should focus on the practical locations around Atlanta instead, several of which are publicly accessible.
Tours That Visit These Locations
Travelers who would rather not plot their own route can book a guided option that covers Atlanta filming locations, including stops tied to popular streaming shows.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Was Cobra Kai actually filmed in the San Fernando Valley?
Only partially. The series is set in Reseda and Encino, but most filming happened in the Atlanta, Georgia metro area. A few real Valley exteriors, such as the South Seas Apartments in Reseda and Johnny's building in Tarzana, were shot on location in California.
Can you visit the Cobra Kai dojo?
The dojo exterior is the Crossroads Shopping Center in Atlanta, an ordinary strip mall open to the public. The Cobra Kai signage was removed after filming and the windows are often covered, but fans can walk the parking lot and storefront freely.
Can you go inside the LaRusso house?
No. The Marietta home at 130 Woodlawn Dr NE is a private residence, so it can only be viewed from the street, and the owners' privacy should be respected.
Where was the All Valley tournament filmed?
The Season 1 All Valley Karate Tournament arena was a facility at Kennesaw State University in Marietta. It is a public campus venue, though visitors should check the events schedule because functions there can restrict access.
Was any of Cobra Kai filmed outside the United States?
Yes. Parts of Seasons 3 and 4 were shot in Okinawa, Japan. A two-day shoot in Puerto Rico doubled for Mexico in Season 5, and Season 6 filmed in Barcelona, Spain, including Sagrada Família and Barceloneta Beach.
Is there a guided tour of the Cobra Kai locations?
A three-hour private movie and TV locations tour of Atlanta, customized to each client's interests, covers streaming-show filming sites and can be booked for 155 USD. It offers a driver-guided alternative to visiting the Georgia locations independently.
Cobra Kai's Valley is mostly a Georgia creation, which works in fans' favor: the key Atlanta area sites sit within easy driving range of one another, and several, including the recreation center that played West Valley High and the dojo strip mall, are open to the public. Pair those with the real Reseda and Tarzana exteriors, or let a private tour handle the routing.
