The franchise has not always broadcast from the South Pacific. Travel restrictions, production scale, and network transitions have repeatedly shifted the series across states, territories, and oceans over the past seven years.
| Season & Year | Filming Location | Key Architectural Features |
|---|---|---|
| Season 1 (2019) | Fiji (Mamanuca Islands) | Original custom open-air coastal compound built for CBS broadcast debut. |
| Season 2 (2020) | Las Vegas, Nevada | The Cromwell boutique hotel rooftop, adapted into a sealed bio-bubble during travel bans. |
| Season 3 (2021) | Hawaii (Big Island) | Private waterfall estate in Ninole, featuring lush rainforest backdrops and heavy rains. |
| Season 4 (2022) | Santa Barbara, California | Dos Pueblos Ranch coastal estate, inaugurating the franchise's transition to Peacock. |
| Seasons 5, 8 (2023, 2026) | Fiji (Mamanuca Islands) | Upgraded compound with expanded infinity decks, multi-story beach huts, and custom Casa Amor suites. |
When global borders shut down in 2020, producers took over The Cromwell on the Las Vegas strip, converting Drai’s Beachclub into a neon-soaked, open-air set. The following summer, the production pivoted to the Hawaii season 3 villa, renting a multi-level estate perched over ocean cliffs in Ninole. Season 4 brought the show to a historic Santa Barbara villa estate overlooking the Pacific. However, continental weather proved cool and unpredictable in late summer, prompting Peacock to permanently move back to Fiji starting with Season 5.
