Lost: On Location

     Having been filmed on the beautiful Hawaiian island of Oahu, Lost had another feature that drew in a crowd, scenery. Because most of the characters had an undying thirst for exploration and adventure, almost every episode featured a new spot of beauty. The crash site on the beach was the prettiest spot which was fortunate because it became the main setting for the first few seasons.

Mokule'ia Beach was used as the crash site on the show.

            Even when not exploring the characters found a way to enjoy the peace and serenity that comes from being on a deserted island, by enjoying the view. On the show Hurley builds a golf course with no lines and the best view a pro golfer could ask for.

Ka'a'awa Valley made the perfect spot for Hurley's golf course.

            Every scene of the show was shot in Hawaii, including the ones that were set in Korea, Sydney, L.A., even Iraq. Some of the most unique locations had to be found to film such complex scenes, especially the scenes set in Africa on a dry, sandy field; a rare sight in Hawaii. The crew utilized their resources with extreme precision to convince their viewers that what they were seeing was real and not just a set.

Old Waialua Sugar Mill was the set for a
Nigerian village in the show

            I was captivated from the beginning. The show turned a tropical paradise into a new world for me just waiting to be explored.

            For a fee, the island of Lost can be yours for a few hours if you take guided tours and have the island explained to you. OR you can search the locations on Google maps and find a way to sneak into the areas that are blocked off which is what I plan to do when I visit Oahu in the future. If you're a true fan of Lost your thrill for exploration will stray you from the guided tour and take an expedition for yourself. Try not to get Lost though.