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The
location: Schooner or Later |
In fact, it's only a block away from the dock where Isaac killed Louis on Dexter's boat. And less than a mile from Phillip Barnes' house. Still, it can be a little tricky
to find at the marina. It's on Marina Drive, but that's not terribly
helpful, since there is more than one Marina Drive at the marina. This is situated at a major bend
in Marina Drive where it goes from being called North Marina Drive to
where it's renamed East Marina Drive... The restaurant is sort of hidden
away, in the back corner of a large, low blue building called the
Alamitos Bay Marina Center (which houses a number of yacht &
boating-related businesses). There is a sign out by the road, if you look for it, but its southeast of the actual location. Fortunately, their website provides directions. So what kind of restaurant is
Schooner or Later? Well, since it's situated right on the water at the
marina, as you might expect, it's a casual spot, mostly patio seating,
specializing in breakfast & lunch (and drinks, of course). Long lines are common at peak hours, so come early and/or avoid weekends.
I shot the photos below in 2012.
Here is an aerial
photo of the location. Here is a Google StreetView. Here is a Bing StreetSide View. And here is a map link.
Q. How the heck did you figure out where it was? A. In the early seasons, I usually had to hunt down the locations after viewing the episodes,
using clues from the various scenes. By the now, though,
I've developed a small group of fans, spies & tipsters who kept an
eye out for Dexter filming in their neighborhoods, and would let me know
in advance when something was about to film there. This one was easy: they
used the restaurant's actual name. I know all of the restaurants
in that area, so it was obvious where they filmed it. I then went
and shot the photos you see above, matching the scene.
The
Dexter screenshots from the show and all related characters & elements
are trademarks of and © Showtime.
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