Locations
General and Extended Locations in Quincy, M.E.
This page lists notable general, recurring, and extended filming locations used in the television series Quincy, M.E.' (1976–1983), both real and fictional. The show was primarily filmed at Universal Studios in Universal City, California, but often included on-location shoots throughout Los Angeles and Southern California.
General Locations
Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office
The central setting of the show. Quincy works here as a forensic pathologist. Most interior scenes were filmed on Stage 25 at Universal Studios, while some exterior shots used studio backlot streets and real L.A. buildings.
Quincy’s Sailboat (Marina del Rey)
Quincy's home is a sailboat docked in the Marina del Rey harbor. Many personal, romantic, and off-duty scenes were shot at the actual marina, making it one of the show’s most iconic recurring locations.
Danny’s Place
A bar and restaurant owned by Quincy's friend Danny Tovo. Served as a social hub for characters throughout the series. Interior scenes were filmed on Stage 25, while exterior shots varied between studio façades and Los Angeles tavern exteriors.
LAPD Homicide Division
Home of Lt. Monahan and Sgt. Brill. Depicted through interior sets built on Universal stages and exterior façades on the backlot (notably Denver Street).
City Morgue Loading Dock
A common location for establishing shots and dramatic confrontations. Often filmed using Universal’s industrial-style façades near New York Street.
Studio Backlot Locations (Universal Studios)
- New York Street – Used for many of the urban crime scene sequences.
- Colonial Street – Suburban neighborhood setting; repurposed often.
- Denver Street – Used as LAPD entrances, apartment fronts, and alleyways.
- Courthouse Square – Employed in civic-centered storylines.
- Brownstone Street – Dense, East Coast-style street scenes.
On-Location Filming (Greater Los Angeles)
- Marina del Rey – Real harbor used for Quincy’s boat and several case scenes.
- Inglewood City Hall – Used in multiple episodes for courtroom and government buildings.
- Larchmont Boulevard – Filming site for car chases, emergency runs, and ambulance arrivals.
- Los Angeles River Channel – Appeared in a few episodes involving missing persons or disposal sites.
- Downtown Los Angeles – Used for establishing shots and high-rise scenes.
Extended & Special Case Locations
Medical Institutions
Episodes often featured fictional hospitals and clinics, sometimes portrayed using real exteriors:
- UCLA Medical Center (stand-in)
- Cedars-Sinai (stock footage)
Beach & Coastal Areas
Beachfront scenes appeared in episodes dealing with drownings, surfing accidents, or marine law:
- Santa Monica Beach
- Malibu Coast
Airports & Travel Hubs
Airports were occasionally depicted for travel-related plots:
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) – Stock shots and some exterior scenes.
- Burbank Airport (used as a stand-in)
Industrial Zones
Quincy investigated multiple deaths involving shipping, factories, and industrial accidents:
- Port of Los Angeles
- Vernon & Commerce industrial parks