Explore One Tree Hill and The Summer I Turned Pretty filming locations in Wilmington, North Carolina, plus local tables worth visiting and a riverfront stroll.
Explore filming stopsStay On the Bridge - WilmingtonStart at the bridge outside the home, then find familiar places along the Riverwalk and downtown. Hell’s Kitchen and Michael’s are options for a meal; Blue Post is 21+ to enter.
This storefront at 272 N. Front St. served as Karen’s Café for much of the series before appearing as Clothes Over Bros. The pilot used a different location across the street; the 300 N. Front St. building later appeared as Tree Hill Café in the final season.
The pilot episode used this building at 300 N. Front St. for Karen’s Café. It later returned as Tree Hill Café in the show’s final season.
Visit Dough HouseThe North 6th Street steel truss bridge appears in the opening sequence during seasons 1–4. It remains an active roadway; take care with photos.
At the base of Dock Street along Water Street, near the J.W. Brooks building. This is where Nathan gave Haley the Cracker Jack bracelet.
The CD store where Chris Keller worked is now a shop with gifts and One Tree Hill merchandise.
Across the river beside Battleship NORTH CAROLINA. The court itself was removed after filming.
The Swinging Donkey scenes were filmed here. This casual bar and restaurant also has ties to Dawson’s Creek and The Summer I Turned Pretty.
Menu and hoursLucas and Brooke’s tattoo date took place at this Water Street bar. Try it after dinner.
Filming detailsThe outdoor patio served as an open-air produce market in several episodes. Pair dinner here with the Naley Bench.
ReservationsMore for fans: TRIC at 1121 S. Front St. offers ticketed tours. Check availability before planning your day around it.
Visit downtown places used in the series. Make a reservation at Circa 1922 for dinner, especially on weekends or event dates. Check each venue’s current hours before you go.
The exterior of Whale of a Tale Bookshop. Visit during shop hours.
Conrad and Jeremiah meet their father here for a meal. Reserve ahead for weekends and event dates.
The girls’ night out took them here. Add it to a downtown drinks route after dinner.
Visit C-SuiteA downtown filming location used in Season 3.
Hours and detailsPick up ice cream where Belly questioned her feelings for Conrad in season three.
Store hoursPlaces to eat and drink near the house, including The Commodore for a walkable dinner. These are our local picks, separate from the filming locations.
Creative sandwiches and drinks near the Brooklyn Arts District.
Menu and hoursA walkable Brooklyn Arts District spot for a relaxed dinner and drinks near the house.
Menu and hoursFlytrap has small-batch beer and a garden; Avenue B offers wine, cocktails, and live music.
Avenue B eventsFor a relaxed route of about 20 minutes, walk south on North 6th Street to Grace Street, right to North 4th Street, then left through the Brooklyn Arts District. Turn right on Walnut Street toward Front Street and the Riverwalk.
Adapted from the On the Bridge welcome book.
Open any stop for directions. The list runs from the bridge through downtown, then out to a few essential Wilmington landmarks.
272 N. Front St. · Used as Karen’s Café for much of the series; later appeared as Clothes Over Bros.
Dough House Pizza Co. · 300 N. Front St. · Used for Karen’s Café in the pilot and Tree Hill Café in the final season.
694 N. 6th St. · Opening-credits bridge
Cape Fear Community College · 411 N. Front St.
Schwartz Center · 610 N. Front St.
Thalian Hall · 310 Chestnut St.
Riverwalk at Dock & Water Streets · near the J.W. Brooks Building
5 S. Water St. · Restaurant location
15 S. Water St.
8 Market St.
118 Princess St.
401 Grace St.
1121 S. Front St. · Start a guided location tour
1739 Burnett Blvd.
Beside the USS North Carolina · 1 Battleship Rd. · the court is no longer there
From downtown wedding-weekend scenes to Cousins Beach favorites, these locations are easy to enjoy while exploring Wilmington and the nearby beaches. Please be respectful of businesses, public spaces, and private events.
Cousins Inn in Season 3, where wedding guests stayed and several wedding-weekend scenes unfolded.
101 S. 2nd St., Wilmington, NC 28401
ARRIVE’s restaurant and bar, seen during the wedding weekend—including scenes with Laurel and John, and later Jeremiah, Steven, and Taylor.
101 S. 2nd St., Wilmington, NC 28401
The setting for Susannah’s Garden dedication in Season 3 and a pivotal wedding-weekend confrontation. A beautiful stop even beyond its filming history.
300 Airlie Rd., Wilmington, NC 28403
Belly and Taylor meet here in Season 3.
202 Princess St., Wilmington, NC 28401
The exterior of Whale of a Tale Bookshop.
200 Market St., Unit 100, Wilmington, NC 28401
The historic downtown complex appears in Season 3 during young Belly and Conrad’s scene with the glass figurines.
321 N. Front St., Wilmington, NC 28401
Belly and Steven share a heart-to-heart over pizza in Season 3.
206 Greenfield St., Wilmington, NC 28401
Conrad and Jeremiah meet their father here for a meal.
8 N. Front St., Wilmington, NC 28401
A Chandler’s Wharf restaurant location featured in Season 2.
225 S. Water St., Wilmington, NC 28401
Transformed into a lounge for Season 2. This is also a fun crossover stop for Dawson’s Creek and One Tree Hill fans.
118 Princess St., Wilmington, NC 28401
The guys’ downtown stop during the bachelor-night scenes in Season 3.
114 Dock St., Wilmington, NC 28401
The girls’ night-out location during the Season 3 wedding weekend.
309 N. Front St., Wilmington, NC 28401
A downtown filming location used in Season 3.
265 N. Front St., Wilmington, NC 28401
Belly questions her feelings for Conrad here on the night of her party.
16 Market St., Wilmington, NC 28401
Conrad and Agnes catch up here in the first episode of Season 3.
7409 Market St., Wilmington, NC 28411
Belly’s wedding-cake tasting scene was filmed here.
3410 Wrightsville Ave., Wilmington, NC 28403
The setting for Belly and Jeremiah’s rehearsal dinner. Reservations are recommended.
1610 Tiburon Dr., Wilmington, NC 28403
Laurel and Conrad meet here to talk about Belly and Jeremiah’s wedding.
3718 Market St., Wilmington, NC 28403
The park where Conrad runs with Agnes in Season 3.
633 Shenandoah St., Wilmington, NC 28411
Belly and Jeremiah announce their engagement here, followed by Conrad’s memorable moment outside. Reservations are recommended.
703 S. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
A major beach backdrop throughout the series, including Taylor and Belly’s walk near Crystal Pier.
703 S. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
A Wrightsville Beach-area setting used for the friends’ biking flashback and Conrad and Belly’s drive.
Summer Rest Trail, Wrightsville Beach, NC
The volleyball tournament was filmed on these sand courts—not on the beach.
4240 Market St., Wilmington, NC 28403
The motel where Belly, Conrad, and Jeremiah shelter from the storm in the Season 2 finale. Please respect hotel guests and view only from public areas.
2929 Market St., Wilmington, NC 28403
The interior arcade and go-kart scenes were filmed here.
5320 Oleander Dr., Wilmington, NC 28403
The exterior arcade and boardwalk scenes in Season 2, including Conrad’s Junior Mint win for Belly.
Carolina Beach Ave. S, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
Laurel and Susannah stop here in Season 1.
8 S. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach, NC 28428
The nighttime bonfire scenes and Belly and Conrad’s snow-on-the-beach moment were filmed here. Bonfires are not permitted.
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd. S, Kure Beach, NC 28449
Belly and Cam’s coastal bike ride was filmed near the Fort Fisher Monument area.
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd. S, Kure Beach, NC 28449
The Season 3 peach scene was filmed here. They do not sell peaches, but seasonal farm activities make this a fun outing.
3650 Blue Clay Rd., Castle Hayne, NC 28429
These homes are private residences, not public attractions. Please view only from the public street, do not enter driveways or neighborhoods with restricted access, and respect the people who live there.
The exterior of the Fisher family’s iconic beach house was filmed at this Porters Neck Plantation home. This is a private residence with a gated property. View it only from the public roadway; do not enter the gate or approach the home.
1733 Futch Creek Rd., Wilmington, NC 28411
The exterior used for Belly and Steven’s home. Please admire it only from the public street.
2311 Chestnut St., Wilmington, NC 28405
Recognizable for its arched entryway and yellow front door. Please admire it only from the public street.
1309 Princess St., Wilmington, NC 28401
Explore these downtown Wilmington stops. Tap Navigate for directions.
Leery’s Fresh Fish, Dawson’s family’s restaurant
5 S. Water St., Wilmington, NC 28401
A set that became a real restaurant and pub after filming
118 Princess St., Wilmington, NC 28401
The wall associated with Joey · Look across the street from Reel Café.
Across from Reel Café, 100 S. Front St., Wilmington, NC 28401
Pacey’s Icehouse in the series finale
2 Ann St., Wilmington, NC 28401
Former location of the original restaurant; it no longer stands
115 S. Water St., Wilmington, NC 28401
The show’s coffeehouse
2 Market St., Wilmington, NC 28401
Andie and Pacey’s first kiss
Market and Water streets, Wilmington, NC 28401
Interior of the Rialto Theatre
310 Chestnut St., Wilmington, NC 28401
Interior of the Capeside train station
316 Princess St., Wilmington, NC 28401
Video store where Pacey worked
212 N. Front St., Wilmington, NC 28401
Exterior of the Capeside CD Shop
8 Market St., Wilmington, NC 28401
These filming connections and addresses are listed by Wilmington & Beaches. Building interiors may have changed since filming.
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