Saved By The Bell: Hawaiian Style (1992)

The Bayside Six trade in Malibu sand for the beaches of Waikiki in Saved By The Bell: Hawaiian Style.  They crash at Kelly's grandfather's Hawaiian Hideaway, which is having  a Bates Motel-ish vacancy issue and is looking to be bought out.  The gang unexpectedly runs into Mr. Belding, who leads an ill-fated tour group around Oahu.  Hilarity ensues as Zack attacks the unscrupulous land developers with another one of his master plans all the while contemplating life with a single mother.  

I didn't catch Saved By The Bell: Hawaiian Style when it originally aired, which is odd since it was around the time of my peak obsession for Saved By The Bell (1989-1993).  I only watched it for the first time a few months ago.  Screech's preposterous Hawaiian Idol subplot and Lisa being reduced to an under-five aside, the television movie is a high-octane ride with a twist rivaling Halloween II (1981).  I mean did anyone think that Brian was working with Mr. Worthington all along?  Filming in Hawaii probably lasted all of two days, but it's sprinkled in throughout to remind us where the movie is supposed to take place.  And in grand tradition of Zack's love interest, Andrea, joins a bevy of beauties never to be seen again since no luck be a lady with Preppy.  That wouldn't happen 'til Vegas.   


Saved By The Bell: Hawaiian Style was filmed in Honolulu, HI and Laguna Beach, Calabasas, Santa Monica and Los Angeles, CA



Location: Honolulu International Airport
Address: 1 World Way, Los Angeles, CA   LAX Aiport - Tom Bradley International Terminal

This was also where John McClane collects his luggage in Die Hard (1988).



Location: The Royal Pacific Hotel Exterior
Address: 2552 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI

We're left to guess which hotel it is since the camera never zooms in on one. My guess is the one of the left, which is The Waikiki Beach Marriott...

Just beyond the hotel is the establishing shot of The Hawaiian Hideaway, which was actually located in Laguna Beach, CA...

Location: The Royal Pacific Hotel Interior
Address: 1700 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA
Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel

These are not exactly match shots since I originally visited this hotel because it was seen during the third season of Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990-2000) for Brenda & Co.'s spa weekend getaway.  Would these two shows ever stop copying each other's filming locations?  What would Mr. Testaverde say?

Location: The International Market Place
Address: 2330 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI

This unique shopping bazaar was recently turned into a high-end retail complex.  All that remains is an old banyan tree...

Locations Visited: April 2016, October 2016, July 2018

Related Locations:

Good Morning, Miss Bliss (1988-1989), Saved By The Bell (1989-1993), Saved By The Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas (1994), Saved By The Bell: The New Class (1993-2000)

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