VENICE, Calif. — On a warm 88-degree day along the Venice shoreline, production officially got underway for the new Baywatch series, just days after the historic Venice Lifeguard Station was dedicated as the show’s new headquarters.
Crews were observed filming multiple beach sequences near the station, with actors dressed in the iconic red lifeguard uniforms moving between the sand and surf while carrying rescue buoys. Several scenes showed performers entering the water and staging lifeguard-style interactions in the shallows, as beachgoers and extras filled the background.
A full production setup was visible on the sand, including a camera vehicle rig, large overhead diffusion and reflector panels, and a boom microphone mounted on an extended pole to capture dialogue amid the ambient ocean noise. Crew members coordinated movements around the set while managing lighting and sound, with dozens of extras positioned along the shoreline to create a busy, authentic beach atmosphere.
Near the lifeguard station, additional filming activity unfolded with performers moving across the elevated deck and stairways, reinforcing the building’s role as the newly designated Baywatch Lifeguard Headquarters.
The production drew attention from beach visitors, many of whom paused to watch as scenes were reset and filmed repeatedly under clear skies and bright coastal light.
Filming follows a recent dedication ceremony that brought together lifeguards, city officials, and production leaders, marking the return of the globally recognized franchise to Los Angeles. The new series is expected to air later this year.
Santa Monica Closeup was on scene documenting the first day of filming as cameras rolled on Venice Beach, capturing the revival of a series long associated with the Southern California coastline.
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