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For twelve seasons, mystery writer Jessica Fletcher solved murders in the quaint Maine town of Cabot Cove – which is not in Maine at all. Cabot Cove was really Mendocino, a picturesque village on the coast of Northern California.
Where was Murder, She Wrote filmed?
Murder, She Wrote was filmed in Mendocino, California (as Cabot Cove, Maine) and around Los Angeles.
Every Murder, She Wrote location, explained
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Cabot Cove – Mendocino
The seaside town of Cabot Cove, supposedly in Maine, is really Mendocino on the Northern California coast.
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Jessica’s house
Jessica Fletcher’s home used a real house in Mendocino, now a well-known local landmark.
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Los Angeles studios
Most interiors and many episodes used studios and locations around Los Angeles.
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California stand-ins
Various California spots doubled for the show’s many mystery settings across the US and beyond.
Planning a visit
Mendocino, California – the real Cabot Cove – is a charming, well-preserved coastal village that still draws fans of the show to its clifftop streets.
Murder, She Wrote Fun Facts
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Cabot Cove is California The supposedly-Maine town of Cabot Cove is really Mendocino on the California coast.
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Jessica's house is a landmark Her home is a real Mendocino house that fans still seek out.
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A remarkable run The series ran for twelve seasons with Angela Lansbury as Jessica Fletcher.
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A high body count Fictional Cabot Cove became a running joke for its improbable murder rate.
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California doubles for everywhere The show used California locations to stand in for settings across the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cabot Cove in real life?
It’s Mendocino, a coastal village in Northern California.
Is Murder, She Wrote set in Maine?
It’s set in fictional Cabot Cove, Maine, but filmed in Mendocino, California.
Can you visit Mendocino?
Yes – the clifftop village still draws fans of the show.
