Where Was People We Meet on Vacation Filmed? (All Filming Locations)
Where Was People We Meet on Vacation Filmed? (All Filming Locations)
Netflix’s People We Meet on Vacation (released January 9, 2026) follows Poppy and Alex across years of friendship, with the movie leaning hard into “vacation energy” — sun, beaches, city nights, and those big, romantic backdrops that make you want to book a flight immediately.
Here’s the short version: most of the movie was filmed in and around New Orleans, Louisiana and Barcelona/Catalonia, Spain, with the Costa Brava used for key seaside wedding + beach scenes. A few settings you’ll recognize on-screen were also “cheated” (filmed somewhere else or built on a stage) to keep the story hopping across multiple destinations.
Watch the Official Trailer (YouTube)
All Filming Locations at a Glance
| On-screen vibe | Where it was filmed | What you’ll see |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans trip + Ohio “home” feel | New Orleans, Louisiana (and nearby suburbs) | Nightlife scenes, plus suburban neighborhoods used to recreate Ohio |
| Destination wedding + “sexy, sultry summer” energy | Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain) | City scenes, interiors, and modern architecture used for wedding events |
| Beachy wedding weekend + coastline romance | Costa Brava (Catalonia, Spain) | Clifftop gardens and beach scenes |
| Canada wilderness trip (stand-in) | Catalonia (Spain) | Pine forests, lakeside scenery doubling for Canada |
| Tuscany villa (stand-in) | Near Llagostera, Catalonia (Spain) | A historic farmhouse used as the “Tuscan” villa |
| New York City flavor (limited) | New York City (reports of establishing shots), plus interiors built/shot in Spain | Skyline/Big Apple vibe, but many interiors were staged elsewhere |
1) New Orleans, Louisiana (USA)
A major chunk of People We Meet on Vacation was filmed in New Orleans. The city’s nightlife, music, and anything-can-happen energy fits Poppy and Alex’s dynamic perfectly — especially when the story wants to feel spontaneous, messy, and alive.
- Bourbon Street appears as itself for the chaotic, colorful nightlife vibe.
- “Ohio” exteriors were recreated using suburban neighborhoods outside New Orleans to capture a Midwestern, small-town feel.
Instagram (Behind-the-Scenes / First Look)
2) Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain)
Barcelona is the movie’s big “destination” centerpiece — and it’s also where several interior scenes were shot or built to create a glossy, modern rom-com look. If your favorite scenes are the ones with heat, sunshine, and stylish city backdrops, Barcelona is doing a lot of heavy lifting here.
- Wedding-related events use striking modern architecture in Barcelona.
- Some interiors were built on a Barcelona stage to mimic other cities (including New York apartment interiors).
- City streets + rooftops + “summer in the city” atmosphere help sell the destination-wedding arc.
Barcelona Mood Boost (YouTube Travel Clip)
3) Costa Brava, Catalonia (Spain)
When the movie leans into “romantic coastline” — the kind of scenery that makes every conversation feel like a turning point — it heads to the Costa Brava.
- Jardins de Santa Clotilde (Lloret de Mar) is used for major wedding scenery with clifftop gardens overlooking the Mediterranean.
- Platja Boadella (Costa Brava) is used for beach sequences.
If you want to visit one of the most recognizable “wow” backdrops in real life, Santa Clotilde is the move: manicured gardens, sea views, and that instantly cinematic Mediterranean light.
Instagram (Netflix Film Post)
4) Spain as a Stand-In: “Canada” Wilderness + “Tuscany” Villa
One of the coolest tricks in the movie is how Spain doubles for multiple “vacation worlds.” Instead of flying a full production unit all over the globe, the filmmakers used distinct corners of Catalonia to create totally different travel vibes.
- Masjoan tree plantation (Catalonia) was used for pine-forest camping scenes that read as Canadian wilderness.
- Terradets gorge + Pantà de Terradets reservoir provide dramatic water-and-cliff scenery used for the “Canada” trip.
- Can Llambí (near Llagostera) appears as a dreamy “Tuscan” villa setting.
5) Was It Filmed in Palm Springs?
Not for the movie’s final version. While Palm Springs is a major location in the book, the film shifts that portion of the story to Barcelona. If you read the novel first, this is the biggest “location change” you’ll notice on-screen.
6) New York City (Limited Footage) + “Cheated” Interiors
New York City is part of the story’s identity (Poppy’s life and career), but not everything labeled “NYC” was necessarily shot there. Reports mention NYC establishing shots, while some key interiors were built or filmed in Spain to keep production efficient while still giving the movie a multi-city feel.
X (Twitter) Post (Official Netflix Announcement)
Meet Poppy & Alex. PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION starring Emily Bader and Tom Blyth is yours on January 9.
— Netflix (@netflix) September 2, 2025
Filming Locations FAQ
Where was People We Meet on Vacation mostly filmed?
Mostly in and around New Orleans (USA) and Barcelona/Catalonia (Spain), with Costa Brava used for key coastal scenes.
What locations in Spain appear in the movie?
Barcelona, Costa Brava, and additional Catalonia locations used as stand-ins for other trips (including forest and villa settings).
What New Orleans spots appear in the movie?
Bourbon Street is a notable, recognizable location used to capture the city’s nightlife atmosphere (plus nearby areas used for “Ohio” exteriors).