The original “Fantasy Island” TV series was filmed mainly at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California, with its famous island shots taken on Kauai in Hawaii, especially the Na Pali Coast and Wailua Falls.

Main filming locations

  • The bulk of the series was shot on studio stages in Burbank, California , where most interior and many exterior sets were built.
  • The tropical coastline you see in the opening credits is the Na Pali Coast on Kauai, Hawaii , giving the show its signature lush island look.
  • The waterfall featured in the opening is Wailua Falls on Kauai , another real Hawaiian landmark used to sell the “mysterious island” vibe.

The iconic house with the bell tower

  • The house where Tattoo rings the bell is the Queen Anne Cottage at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden in Arcadia, California.
  • The lagoon where the seaplane “arrives” with guests is actually the body of water behind this cottage at the same Arboretum.

Quick note on other versions

  • Later reboots and the 2020 movie used different locations like Fiji and Puerto Rico , but the classic answer to “where was Fantasy Island filmed?” refers to Burbank studios plus Kauai and the Queen Anne Cottage in Arcadia.

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