Where was ‘Voicemails for Isabelle’ filmed?
Leah McKendrick’s Voicemails for Isabelle has left Netflix viewers completely enamoured, capturing hearts worldwide with its warm and sensitive approach to loss, grief, healing, and romance.
The Netflix rom-com follows Jill, an aspiring baker who copes with the death of her sister, Isabelle, by leaving voicemails on her number about her daily chaotic life. But one day, unbeknownst to Jill, Isabelle’s older phone number gets reassigned to a realtor based in Austin, Texas, called Wes, who, instead of rolling side-eyes to the voicemails, ends up falling in love with her, without even having seen her.
While netizens have been showering heartfelt love, thanks to Voicemails for Isabelle’s touching premise, as it turns out, it’s not just the love story that has been fascinating them, but also the rom-com’s stunning, picturesque locations.
Jill and Wes’s worlds collide, taking viewers through the lively streets of Canada, alongside the Californian hotspots. As for the production? It is said to have literally travelled the extra mile to multiple destinations, ensuring the audience feels drawn not just to the story but also the characters and the worlds they respectively inhabit.
The production was largely concentrated in Vancouver, British Columbia, from July to September 2025. And the reason could be the city’s “flexible urban landscape” and “reliable infrastructure” (via Tonboriday). According to the tabloid, Vancouver is meant to capture Jill’s emotional journey.
That said, one of the most distinguishable locations featured in Voicemails for Isabelle is Commercial Drive, a bustling district famous for its cute cafes, artistic aura, and international restaurants.
Many outdoor scenes were reportedly shot in the neighbourhood streets, where the production opted to retain the originality of Commercial Drive that sets it apart, ultimately making it feel like a whole character in itself that seamlessly contributes to Jill’s journey in Voicemails for Isabelle. Similarly, the filming locations have played with the beauty of contrasts.
For example, one of the most colourful and bright places where Voicemails for Isabelle was shot is in Havana Restaurant, which marks a departure from Jill’s persistent struggles and emotional vulnerability. Additionally, filming took place at David Lam Park in the Yaletown district, serving as the most natural backdrop for the quieter moments, alongside Martin Studios in Langley and Gastown.
Production for Voicemails for Isabelle then moved to San Francisco, California, where the story is primarily set. And just like Vancouver, the Californian destinations simply don’t disappoint. For one, the most notable location featured is the iconic landmark, the Palace of Fine Arts, renowned for its classical architecture and breathtaking lagoon. Several outdoor scenes were filmed at the Palace of Fine Arts.
Likewise, the Netflix movie featured the most-visited places in the city, including the scenic waterfront district, Fisherman’s Wharf, the lively shopping hub, Union Square, the cinematic Crissy Field, Ghirardelli Square with its historic backdrops, and the spellbinding Embarcadero.