The bright, silly teen sitcom that defined a generation of Saturday mornings was filmed in Los Angeles – with a Van Nuys high school providing the exterior of the fictional Bayside High.
Where was Saved by the Bell filmed?
Saved by the Bell was filmed in Los Angeles, California – the studios and a Van Nuys school.
Every Saved by the Bell location, explained
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Bayside High – Van Nuys
The school’s exterior used a high school in Van Nuys, Los Angeles.
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The studios – Hollywood
The show was filmed on sound stages in Los Angeles.
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Burbank – the sound stages
Interiors used studios around Burbank.
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Bayside, California
The show is set at the fictional Bayside High in California.
Planning a visit
Los Angeles – the show’s real production home – is an accessible city.
Saved by the Bell Fun Facts
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Filmed in Los Angeles The sitcom used LA studios and a Van Nuys school exterior.
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Zack Morris The show’s hero could famously ‘freeze time’ to address the camera.
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A Saturday-morning hit It became a defining teen show of its era.
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Bayside High The gang attend the fictional Bayside High in California.
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A lasting legacy It spawned spin-offs and a later revival series.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Saved by the Bell filmed?
In Los Angeles, California – the studios and a Van Nuys school.
Is it set in Los Angeles?
It’s set at fictional Bayside High in California, filmed in LA.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Los Angeles is accessible.
Who is the main character?
Zack Morris, played by Mark-Paul Gosselaar.
When did it start?
1989.
