11 awesome LA filming locations from Apple TV's 'Imperfect Women'

A glossy new Apple Maps guide is turning new drama Imperfect Women into a real-life L.A. itinerary, one that's practically a who’s-who of the city’s most cinematic backdrops. But no surprise there; the production manager was Stacey B. Brashear, who also served as location manager on The Studio. In other words, she really gets L.A.

RECOMMENDED: 30 Los Angeles attractions for tourists and natives alike

Timed to the show’s March 18 premiere, the curated map invites fans to trace the footsteps of Kate Mara, Elisabeth Moss and Kerry Washington across Los Angeles, where the entire psychological thriller was filmed. 

Based on the novel by Araminta Hall, the series follows a decades-long friendship shattered by a shocking crime, unfolding across a sun-drenched but quietly sinister version of L.A. And that “sun-drenched noir” vibe is, happily, rooted in real locations you can actually visit.

The guide highlights a mix of iconic landmarks and everyday locales. There are the restaurants and hotels that offer drama galore, like Hotel Figueroa and Proper Hotel's Cara Cara in DTLA, but the series also zeroes in on locally beloved spots like Cafe Gratitude and Botanica. (Mara became a regular at the latter during filming.)

Elsewhere, the series leans into L.A.’s softer side. Echo Lake makes an appearance during an intimate heart-to-heart between characters, while the Long Beach Shoreline Marina and The Huntington add their considerable charms. For Moss, Huntington in particular became a favorite respite. 

The result, as mapped by Apple, is less a traditional filming-locations list and more a self-guided tour of Los Angeles as a character itself, one that moves from polished cultural institutions to intimate outdoor spaces. It’s also a reminder of how deeply the production is tied to the city: Thanks in part to California’s tax credit program, the series shot entirely in L.A., employing hundreds of local crew members.

For Angelenos, the guide doubles as a new excuse to revisit familiar spots with fresh eyes. For visitors, it’s a ready-made day plan with a prestige-TV twist. Either way, it taps into a growing trend of turning streaming hits into IRL experiences.

Just don’t expect to solve the show’s central mystery along the way. This is still L.A., after all. Even when you know exactly where you are, the truth can be a little harder to pin down than you'd think.