The apparently-perfect lives of upper-class mothers of students at a prestigious elementary school unravel to the point of murder when a single mother moves to their quaint California beach town.
Pebble Beach and Tennis Dining Room, 1576, Cypress Drive, Pebble Beach, Del Monte Forest, Monterey County, California, 93953, United States of America
Ocean Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey County, California, 92921, United States of America
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, 165, Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove Acres, Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California, 93950, United States of America
23698, Park Belmonte, Calabasas, Los Angeles County, California, 91302, United States of America
Pasadena Civic Center District, East Union Street, Old Pasadena, Pasadena Council District 3, Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, 91129, United States of America
1, Surf Way, Retreat, Monterey, Monterey County, California, 93940, United States of America
Scene: (Celeste's New Apartment)
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, 23625, Pacific Grove-Carmel Highway, Monterey, Monterey County, California, 93940, United States of America
Scene: (shot in)
One Culver, 10000, Washington Boulevard, Downtown Culver City, Culver City, Los Angeles County, California, 90232, United States of America
13200, Alley 87612, Valley Glen, Greater Valley Glen Neighborhood Council District, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 91401, United States of America
The glossy drama of secrets among wealthy mothers is set – and filmed – on the breathtaking coast of Monterey, California, its clifftop houses and crashing surf as central to the show as its cast.
Where was Big Little Lies filmed?
Big Little Lies was filmed on the Monterey Peninsula in California – Carmel, Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove – with some scenes in Malibu.
Every Big Little Lies location, explained
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The Monterey coast
The show’s spectacular setting used the Monterey Peninsula, from Carmel-by-the-Sea to Pebble Beach.
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The clifftop houses – Malibu
Some of the beachfront homes used Malibu, around Broad Beach.
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Carmel and Pacific Grove
The town scenes used the picturesque villages of Carmel-by-the-Sea and Pacific Grove.
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The Bixby coast
The show’s sweeping coastal drives used the dramatic shoreline of Big Sur and Monterey.
Planning a visit
The Monterey Peninsula – Carmel, Pebble Beach and the Big Sur coast – is one of California’s most beautiful stretches of shoreline, and the show’s real star.
Big Little Lies Fun Facts
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Set on the Monterey coast The show films on the spectacular Monterey Peninsula in California.
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Malibu doubles for some homes Some of the clifftop beach houses used Malibu.
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A star-studded cast The series brought together Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman and Laura Dern, among others.
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The coast is a character The crashing Pacific surf is woven through the show’s imagery.
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Based on a novel It adapts Liane Moriarty’s novel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Big Little Lies filmed?
On the Monterey Peninsula in California – Carmel, Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove – with some scenes in Malibu.
Is it set in Monterey?
Yes – in the wealthy coastal community of Monterey, California.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – the Monterey Peninsula and Carmel are popular, accessible destinations.
Is it based on a book?
Yes – Liane Moriarty’s novel.
Who stars in Big Little Lies?
Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman and Laura Dern, among others.
