"NCIS: Hawai'i" is filmed on-location in the state of Hawaii, specifically on the island of Oahu and around the capital city of Honolulu. The show utilizes production bases from previous series like "Hawaii Five-O" and "Magnum P.I." For fans inspired by the show, popular locations seen in "NCIS: Hawai'i" can be visited in real life. These include Waikiki Beach, the North Shore, and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

While access may be limited to the military base, there are still affiliated activities and locations that tourists can explore.