The dark drama about a blood-spatter analyst who is secretly a serial killer is set in sunny Miami – but filmed largely in Los Angeles, where Long Beach and its marinas doubled for Florida.
Where was Dexter filmed?
Dexter was filmed largely in Los Angeles – Long Beach and its marinas – with some Miami establishing shots.
Every Dexter location, explained
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Miami – Long Beach
Sunny ‘Miami’ used Long Beach and its waterfront in Los Angeles.
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The marinas – Dexter’s boat
Dexter’s boat scenes used the marinas around Long Beach and Marina del Rey.
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The studios
Interiors were built at studios in Los Angeles.
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Miami – establishing shots
The real Miami appears in establishing shots.
Planning a visit
Long Beach in Los Angeles – the show’s stand-in for Miami – is a real, accessible waterfront city.
Dexter Fun Facts
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Miami filmed in LA The Miami-set show was filmed largely in Long Beach, Los Angeles.
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A killer with a code Dexter targets only other murderers.
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Based on novels It adapts Jeff Lindsay’s Dexter books.
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Blood spatter Dexter works as a forensic blood-spatter analyst by day.
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A signature opening The show’s breakfast title sequence became iconic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Dexter filmed?
Largely in Los Angeles – Long Beach and its marinas – with some Miami establishing shots.
Is it set in Miami?
Yes – it’s set in Miami but filmed largely in Los Angeles.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Long Beach is accessible.
What is Dexter about?
A forensic analyst who is secretly a serial killer.
When did it start?
2006.
