Where was Baywatch filmed?

Zac Efron’s character Matt Brody and DeWayne Johnson’s Mitch have been competing since they both showed up on the beach. Mitch challenges Matt to a Big Boy competition, which involves an obstacle course on the beach.

Initially, Brody works through a course that offers heavy weights, climbing obstacles, a swinging rope, and a ninja-style obstacle. Brody, who is quite fit, moves through this course easily. However, he soon learns that this isn’t the Big Boy course - not at all.

At the real course, which is more like you would see in a strong man competition, Mitch easily maneuvers through the obstacles. They include a tractor tire race competition, moving two refrigerators that are attached with a bar, and a pull-up bar. Each time Mitch completes an obstacle, he rings a ship’s bell to signify his win. Already worn out from the initial, ninja-style competition obstacles, Brody can’t complete the pull-up bar portion of the Big Boy competition course.

Seeing Brody is defeated, Mitch tells him, "You were showboating. You want to be a lifeguard; you have to conserve your energy." Brody might be taken down a notch by Mitch’s competition, but the pair will begin working together as a result. This is one of the best scenes in Baywatch, the movie.

Visitors to Deerfield Beach may get to this film shoot location after a short drive from the Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport, about 25 minutes via I-95. If you are taking public transport, the Tri-Rail Metro will get you to where you need to be.

Far from the slow-running opening scene of the television series is the opening Baywatch film scene. Viewers are introduced to the beautiful scenery and fun things to do on this Florida location, including parasailing, surfing, and swimming in the pristine blue waters.

DeWayne Johnson as Mitch makes his first rescue during this opening scene, and Mitch makes it look quite easy. We see Mitch dive into those clear blue waters and surface near a seemingly lifeless body. Mitch utilizes a lifebuoy to tether the individual to him, and then he swims with the person to the beach. An onlooker, amazed by the rescue, tells Mitch, "You make it look so easy!"

Mitch is introduced as a friendly, well-liked member of the beach community. He speaks with surfers, a security guard, and a few people along the beach.

In contrast, Matt Brody is introduced as a good-looking guy with an attitude. He introduces himself to one of his fellow lifeguards by asking her on a date (she shoots him down). Brody then meets Mitch for the first time. Mitch tells Matt, "If you’re going to be on this team, you’re going to earn it."

Brody soon reveals why he is so cocky - he’s a former Olympic swimmer. However, Mitch and the other lifeguards aren’t really impressed. This sets up the conflict for the rest of the film.

This Baywatch film scene can be found just off Highway 1 in Boca Raton, Florida. You can reach it by car, taxi, bus, or metro. The Tri-Rail Metro and buses 1, 48, 70, 88, and 92 will all get you to the area so you can explore.

Trevor, one of the regular lifeguards at the beach, has become taken with a beautiful socialite whose father believes Trevor is just another of the hired help. The young woman’s father has allowed her to see Trevor, but the elder man is planning to create a scenario in which Trevor doesn’t seem so attractive to his daughter anymore.

The father invites Trevor on his yacht, where Trevor is dressed in a tuxedo and partying with the elite property owners of the area. When the elder man embarrasses Trevor in front of his daughter and the others on the boat, he tells the young lady, "See? This is what happens when you hang out with the hired help." The father offers him $60, what he says must be a day’s pay as a lifeguard.

In an effort to show that Trevor is a great lifeguard, Trevor’s girlfriend leaps into Santa Monica Bay fully clothed. She entices Trevor to save her, and her father encourages Trevor to do so. Trevor calls for a lifebuoy and begins stripping off the fancy clothes. He realizes his girlfriend is sinking, so he tells her to remove her shoes, shirt, and pants. Trevor jumps in and brings the girl to safety. In the end, the father must admit that Trevor is a good lifeguard, and he takes back his statement firing Trevor.

To see this Baywatch filming location, you will need to make your way to the East Pacific Coast Highway at Temescal Canyon Road near Temescal Canyon Park. If you are not driving yourself, you can reach Will Rogers State Beach by bus using Bus 534 or 602. Or the Metro E Line (Expo), Metro J Line Silver 950, or the Topanga Canyon Beach Bus.