Where It Is Set Versus Where It Was Filmed
The story is set in California, centred on the San Diego area with the Navy SEAL base in Coronado, and season 1 was largely filmed in the very locations it depicts. Later productions doubled other places for various settings, with season 2 filming expanding to South Africa, Toronto, Washington DC and Morocco.
The Studio Side
Interior work and studio production were handled at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, which is not open for public touring.
Tours That Visit These Locations
One bookable experience connects to the broader production footprint of the franchise.
Private Car Tour, 2.5 Hours, Budapest
Hollywood film spots in Budapest 2.5 hour private car tour
Hungary served as a filming base for later franchise productions, and this 2.5 hour private car tour of Budapest covers film spots including Heroes' Square, the Chain Bridge, Liberty Square and Szabadság híd.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where Was The Terminal List Filmed?
Mainly in California: Los Angeles County (Santa Clarita, Hermosa Beach), San Diego County (including Coronado), Lake Arrowhead, Redondo Beach and San Francisco. Later seasons and the prequel added Toronto, South Africa, Morocco, Croatia and Hungary.
Can You Visit The Naval Base In Coronado?
No. Naval Amphibious Base Coronado is an active military installation with restricted access. Travellers can view the Coronado area and its public beaches, but the base itself, used for the SEAL Team 7 and BUD/S training scenes, is closed to visitors.
When Did Season 1 Film?
Principal photography ran from March to August 2021, including the bar scenes shot in Hermosa Beach in April 2021.
Is Lake Arrowhead Open To Visitors?
Yes, it is a popular tourist lake. Exterior areas such as Shelter Cove Drive can be viewed, but some lakefront estates used for boat scenes and the final episode are private, and heavy security was noted during filming.
Why Did The Show Film In California?
The story is set there, and Chris Pratt preferred filming in California because he resides in the state.
Did Any Filming Happen Outside The United States?
Yes. Season 2 expanded to South Africa, Toronto, Washington DC and Morocco, and other franchise productions shot in Croatia and Hungary.
California carries most of The Terminal List on screen identity, and nearly all of it is within reach of a road trip: beaches, a mountain lake and city streets that appear just as they did in the show. Only the Coronado base stays out of bounds, and even that can be admired from the surrounding public shoreline.
