Is the bar on Magnum PI real?
“There's a bar called La Mariana here [on Oahu],” he says, describing the hot spot, built in 1957, as “just funky.” The show's La Mariana (yup, same name) is owned by Thomas Magnum's (Jay Hernandez) old Navy buddy Rick (Zachary Knighton).
La Mariana Tiki Bar & Restaurant Honolulu.
There is no mansion like this on the grounds of Kualoa Ranch; as you can see, the house doesn't exist, it was completely generated by CGI. What is this? The aerial establishing shot of Robin's Estate, which appears in almost every episode, is situating the fictional house at Kualoa Regional Park.
"The “Magnum P.I.” production crew actually built a La Mariana set at their soundstage which is based on the real La Mariana Tiki Bar and Restaurant at Keehi Lagoon."
It sold in March 2015 for $8.7 million. It's now held in an LLC registered by Marty Nesbitt of Chicago, the CEO and founder of The Parking Spot and a close friend of former President Barack Obama. It's sat empty since the sale while rumors flew—some think it was really Obama who bought it.
It was torn down as a result of disrepair in 2018. Three homes are in construction at present on the beachfront compound, which includes two swimming pools and a security fence. The property sits nestled nearby the Koolau Mountains with a spectacular view of Waimanalo Bay.
Pāhonu. The actual estate used in Magnum, P.I. (1980) was named Pāhonu in Hawaiian. It is located at 41-505 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo, HI 96795, and was owned for many years by the Eve G Anderson Trust.
In fact, Hernandez and Knighton get along so well that they decided to share an apartment together in Honolulu -- and their living situation is as "bromantic" as it gets.
WAIMANALO, OAHU (HawaiiNewsNow) - That's a wrap! The iconic Magnum P.I. residence known as the 'Robin's Nest' was demolished over the weekend. The 8,900-square-foot Waimanalo mansion was torn down after a demolition permit was issued for the property last month.
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A large piece of Hawaii television history is up for sale and it can be yours for $15.75 million. The 'Anderson Estate' better known as Magnum P.I.'s "Robin's Nest" is on the market.
Was Higgins Robin Masters?
In the final episode of the series, Higgins tells Magnum that he really is Robin Masters.
“Magnum P.I.” was among several series canceled at CBS this spring ahead of parent company Paramount Global's “upfront” presentation to advertisers in New York, when it revealed its Fall 2022 slate of new and returning series. Also canceled were “United States of Al,” B Positive,” “Good Sam” and “How We Roll.”
season Nielsen ranking (17); Highest season Nielsen ranking (3) - Season 3; Number of episodes produced by Tom Selleck (8); Number of times Magnum has been shot (13) - 10 times in the show, 3 times in Vietnam; Number of bad guys Magnum has killed (~50); Number of Robin Masters novels named in the show (13); Number of ...
Magnum P.I. is filmed entirely on the island of Oahu
Finally, though the series is very much set in Hawaii (and shares a universe with its sister reboot, "Hawaii Five-0") it nonetheless takes viewers to various parts of the globe in its quest to depict Magnum's past experiences.
“The producers of 'Magnum PI' thank the people of Hawaii for their kokua and support of Hawaii's film industry,” said the city in a news release. “Magnum P.I.,” which is filming its fourth season, is just one of a number of high-profile projects that have come to Oahu for the 2021-2022 year, officials said.
The real life setting for Robin's Nest, the beautiful oceanfront Hawaiian estate owned by millionaire pulp novelist Robin Masters on Magnum P.I., can be found on the southeast coast of Oahu at 41-505 Kalanianaole Highway (Lat: 21°19'29.66"N | Long: 157°40'47.68"W), between the small town of Waimanalo Beach and Sea Life ...
