K-Pop Destinations: A Drive Around Southern California (Locations for K-Drama 'The Heirs')

Normally we offer suggestions for visiting kpop or kdrama sights of interest in Korea but since "The Heirs" was filmed in and around Los Angeles, here's a list of filming locations you can visit on the sunny California shore. We can't really offer subway or bus instructions, as you need a car to comfortably get around California.

The scene where Park Shin Hye looks out over the pool to the ocean at Lee Min Ho's palatial home was filmed at the Terranea Rancho Palos Verdes resort. The eco-friendly resort is located on the Palos Verdes peninsula coast 20 miles south of LA International Airport. The102-acre private peninsula paradise is surrounded on three sides by the Pacific and across the channel is Catalina Island. It's located at 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. For more information, call 310 265-2800 or visit www.terranea.com/los-angeles-resorts.

Huntington Beach is the place where Park Shin Hye goes to look for her sister but meets up with Lee Min Ho instead. The Huntington Beach City Beach is a 3.5-mile stretch of shoreline popularly known as "Surf City." It's home to the world famous municipal pier, and visited by eight million people annually. From the 405 FWY, take Beach Boulevard south to Pacific Coast Highway. Huntington City Beach is directly across Pacific Coast Highway and extends north from Beach Boulevard to Seapoint Street. Parking is available. You can find more information at the Huntington Beach city site at www.huntingtonbeachca.gov/visitors.

Redlands University is the school campus where Park Shin Hye waits for Lee Min Ho while he takes classes. The main campus of the liberal arts university is located in Redlands at 1200 E. Colton Avenue. For information, call 909 793-2121 or visit www.redlands.edu.

Lee Min Ho and Park Shin Hye also filmed scenes in front of the Capitol Records Building, also known as the Capitol Records Tower. The 13-story landmark tower is located at 1750 Vine Street in the Hollywood Boulevard commercial district.

It wouldn't be a drama about chaebols without a visit to a fancy hotel. "The Heirs" filmed at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel, which has housed celebrities and presidents for nearly 90 years. The luxury hotel is located at 506 S. Grand Avenue, near to LA Live, the Walt Disney Concert Hall and Dodger Stadium. For more information, call 213 624-1011 or visit www.millenniumhotels.com.

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