Most of Some Like It Hot was filmed in Southern California, even though the story is set in Chicago and Florida.

Main filming locations

  • Hotel del Coronado, Coronado, California (near San Diego) – This famous Victorian seaside resort stood in for the fictional “Seminole Ritz” hotel in Florida, and most of the exterior resort and beach scenes were shot here.
  • Coronado Beach, Coronado, California – All the “Florida” beach scenes beside the hotel were filmed on this beach next to the Hotel del Coronado.

Studio and backlot work

  • The Lot (1041 N Formosa Ave, West Hollywood, CA) – Used for studio-based scenes, including interiors recreated to match the Hotel del Coronado.
  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Culver City, California – Used for studio work and train exterior shots.

Simple answer

If you just need the quick version: Some Like It Hot was primarily filmed at the Hotel del Coronado and Coronado Beach in Coronado, California, with additional studio work done in West Hollywood and Culver City.