The 1985 sci‑fi film Cocoon was filmed primarily in and around St. Petersburg, Florida , with additional scenes shot in the Bahamas.

Main filming locations

  • St. Petersburg, Florida, USA – the core setting and main shooting area.
  • Clearwater, Florida, USA – used for additional neighborhood and waterfront scenes.
  • Lakeland, Florida, USA – including Southgate Shopping Center in Lakeland.
  • Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas – used for the ocean and underwater sequences.

Notable spots fans recognize

  • Sunny Shores/Westminster Shores Retirement Community in St. Petersburg, used as the retirement home.
  • Various St. Petersburg landmarks like the St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club, the Coliseum Ballroom, and downtown streets.
  • John’s Pass Village and nearby Gulf locations for boat scenes.

TL;DR: If you’re wondering “where was Cocoon filmed,” think Florida’s St. Petersburg area for most of the story, plus some beautiful Bahamas water work.

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