Best Beach Movies: On Location in Fiji, Malibu & More
How to Recreate Movie Magic in Hawaii, Florida, Thailand & More
By Kristine Hansen
Ever watch a movie that's set on a beach and wonder, dang, "How can I get there?"
While Hollywood does like to rename landscapes for the sake of a storyline, many of the beaches seen on the silver screen do exist. From spots deep in the South Pacific to those easily accessible in Los Angeles County, their shorelines captivate us and inspire wanderlust.
Whether it's the windswept Southern California beach where The Dude from The Big Lebowski discards his friend's ashes and has "a moment" or it's the sun-soaked French Polynesian getaway where Vince Vaughn evaluates marital bliss in Couples Retreat, here is the skinny on how to hunt down these idyllic beaches.
