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| Where Was Beef Season 2 Filmed? Inside the Real Locations Behind Netflix’s 2026 Drama. (Credits: Netflix) |
Netflix’s Beef Season 2 doesn’t just thrive on sharp writing and chaotic character clashes — it leans heavily on its locations to do half the storytelling. From polished country clubs to quietly tense coastal homes, the series builds its world through places that feel as loaded as the characters themselves. Not every filming spot has been publicly confirmed — and that’s very much by design, with production keeping certain details under wraps to avoid unwanted disruptions on set.
Created by Lee Sung Jin, the second instalment of the anthology shifts focus to two couples locked in a slow-burning power struggle. Ashley Miller (Cailey Spaeny) and Austin Davis (Charles Melton) find themselves out of their depth at a luxury country club run by Joshua Martín (Oscar Isaac), whose already fragile marriage to Lindsay Crane-Martín (Carey Mulligan) starts to crack in full view.
Throw in a billionaire boss, Chairwoman Park, juggling her own personal mess, and suddenly every location becomes a battleground — not just a backdrop.
So where exactly was all this filmed? The short answer: mostly California, with a strategic detour to Seoul. The long answer is where things get interesting.
Let’s start with Los Angeles, the obvious but still effective anchor. A large chunk of the series was shot at Radford Studio Center in Studio City, a production hub that quietly powers half of Hollywood without needing the spotlight.
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With its sprawling sound stages and adaptable backlots, it allowed the show to build everything from elite interiors to controlled exterior scenes. It’s polished, efficient, and frankly, a bit too perfect — which fits the show’s curated chaos.
Then there’s Ventura County, where things loosen up visually but tighten narratively.
The production moved through Oxnard, where everyday streets were temporarily transformed into controlled drama zones.
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Over in Ojai, particularly around its quaint downtown and Arcade Plaza, the aesthetic shifts into something deceptively calm — all sunshine and charm, masking the emotional mess underneath.
Libbey Park adds a softer, almost reflective layer, though nothing in Beef stays peaceful for long. And crucially, the upscale Spanish Hills Club in Camarillo steps in as the fictional country club — the nerve centre of ego clashes, quiet rivalries, and barely concealed ambition.
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Malibu enters the picture for contrast — and it does that job almost too well. With its coastal views and polished luxury homes, it gives the series a visual breather.
But don’t be fooled; the calm ocean backdrop only makes the tension between characters feel sharper. It’s the kind of place where everything looks expensive and emotionally unstable at the same time.
Expanding further across Los Angeles County, the production also utilised major studio facilities in Burbank, known for its massive sound stages and controlled environments.
These spaces allowed for intricate indoor sequences, particularly those requiring tight character interplay. In a show like this, where a single conversation can spiral into chaos, having that level of control matters.
Then comes the wildcard: Seoul, South Korea. The series doesn’t stay confined to the US, and its final filming phase in Seoul adds a global layer to the narrative.
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Shooting around the Amorepacific World Headquarters in Yongsan, the show taps into sleek, modern architecture that mirrors the high-stakes emotional chess game at play.
Director Lee Sung Jin even described filming with Korean acting legends as a standout moment in his career — not something you casually say unless it genuinely hits different.
For those building a travel wishlist (or just pretending they will), there’s actually one more nearby addition worth noting — Santa Barbara.
While not officially confirmed as a filming location, its proximity to Ventura and Malibu, along with its similar coastal luxury aesthetic, makes it an obvious visual cousin. If you’re chasing that Beef vibe, Santa Barbara fits right in — minus the interpersonal chaos, ideally.
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Fan reactions to these locations have been predictably split — and quite entertaining. Some viewers are obsessed with tracking down exact spots, turning scenes into unofficial travel guides. Others are more amused at how “peaceful” places like Ojai somehow host the most unhinged confrontations on screen.
Meanwhile, a chunk of netizens have pointed out the irony: the more luxurious the setting, the messier the characters behave. There’s also growing curiosity around the undisclosed locations, with fans half-joking that Netflix is guarding them like state secrets.
At its core, Beef Season 2 uses its filming locations as extensions of its characters — polished on the surface, complicated underneath, and occasionally on the verge of collapse. Whether it’s a pristine country club or a quiet coastal road, every setting feels intentional, not decorative.
And if you’re tempted to visit these places, you wouldn’t be the only one. Just maybe don’t recreate the drama while you’re there. Or do — but keep it off camera. So, which location are you adding to your list first?