In addition, a 60–75 m (197–246 ft) breakwater was built around Anchor Bay's mouth to protect the set from high seas during the filming.

The film, based on the comic strips by E. C. Segar, is set around the fictional village of Sweethaven, where Popeye the sailor arrives in an attempt to find his long-lost father.

[4] Popeye Village is open to the public seven days a week and, apart from the film set itself, has a number of family attractions for the visitor to experience.

Situated in the centre of Popeye Village's Lower Complex, visitors can see a 15-minute history and information audio-visual show which includes clips from the actual film and the set's construction.

Popeye Village hosts a variety of functions and activities at certain times of the year, including casual barbecue lunches and dinners.