Wilmington Film & Food Guide
Your guide to Wilmington filming locations, local restaurants, and memorable places to explore during your stay.
Explore Wilmington through the places you love on screen, plus a few of our favorite nearby restaurants and a scenic walk from On the Bridge - Wilmington.
One Tree Hill
Start at the Harry Forden 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.
A few fan favorites
Harry Forden Bridge
The North 6th Street steel truss bridge appears in the opening sequence during seasons 1–4. It remains an active roadway; take care with photos.
The Naley Bench
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.
Karen’s Café building
The pilot location now houses Dough House Pizza Co. It returned as Tree Hill Café in the show’s final season.
Black Cat Shoppe
The CD store where Chris Keller worked is now a shop with gifts and One Tree Hill merchandise.
Former River Court site
Across the river beside Battleship NORTH CAROLINA. The court itself was removed after filming.
More for fans: TRIC at 1121 S. Front St. offers ticketed tours. Check availability before planning your day around it.
One Tree Hill locations in Google Maps
Open any stop for directions. The list runs from the bridge through downtown, then out to a few essential Wilmington landmarks.
- Harry Forden Bridge — 694 N. 6th St. · Opening-credits bridge
Google Maps directions - Tree Hill High — Cape Fear Community College · 411 N. Front St.
Google Maps directions - Tree Hill High exterior — Schwartz Center · 610 N. Front St.
Google Maps directions - Karen’s Café / Tree Hill Café — Dough House Pizza Co. · 300 N. Front St.
Google Maps directions - Town Hall steps — Thalian Hall · 310 Chestnut St.
Google Maps directions - Naley Bench — Riverwalk at Dock & Water Streets, near the J.W. Brooks Building
Google Maps directions - Michael’s on the Waterfront — 5 S. Water St.
Google Maps directions - Blue Post Billiards — 15 S. Water St.
Google Maps directions - Black Cat Shoppe — 8 Market St.
Google Maps directions - Hell’s Kitchen — 118 Princess St.
Google Maps directions - Grace United Methodist Church — 401 Grace St.
Google Maps directions - TRIC Tours — 1121 S. Front St. · Start a guided location tour
Google Maps directions - Greenfield Lake Park — 1739 Burnett Blvd.
Google Maps directions - Former River Court view — beside the USS North Carolina · 1 Battleship Rd. · The court is no longer there.
Google Maps directions
The Summer I Turned Pretty
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.
The Summer I Turned Pretty locations in Google Maps
- ARRIVE Wilmington — Cousins Inn in Season 3, where wedding guests stayed and several wedding-weekend scenes unfolded. · 101 S. 2nd St.
Google Maps directions - Dram Yard — ARRIVE’s restaurant and bar, seen during the wedding weekend. · 101 S. 2nd St.
Google Maps directions - Airlie Gardens — Susannah’s Garden dedication in Season 3 and a pivotal wedding-weekend confrontation. · 300 Airlie Rd.
Google Maps directions - Bespoke Coffee & Dry Goods — Belly and Taylor meet here in Season 3. · 202 Princess St.
Google Maps directions - Papercut Books — The exterior of Whale of a Tale Bookshop. · 200 Market St., Unit 100
Google Maps directions - The Cotton Exchange — Appears in Season 3 during young Belly and Conrad’s scene with the glass figurines. · 321 N. Front St.
Google Maps directions - Benny’s Big Time Pizzeria — Belly and Steven share a heart-to-heart over pizza in Season 3. · 206 Greenfield St.
Google Maps directions - Circa 1922 — Conrad and Jeremiah meet their father here for a meal. · 8 N. Front St.
Google Maps directions - Rooster & The Crow — A Chandler’s Wharf restaurant location featured in Season 2. · 225 S. Water St.
Google Maps directions - Hell’s Kitchen — Transformed into a lounge for Season 2; also a fun Dawson’s Creek and One Tree Hill crossover stop. · 118 Princess St.
Google Maps directions - Duck & Dive — The guys’ downtown stop during Season 3 bachelor-night scenes. · 114 Dock St. · 21+
Google Maps directions - C-Suite Lounge — The girls’ night-out location during the Season 3 wedding weekend. · 309 N. Front St. · 21+
Google Maps directions - The Underfront Company — Downtown filming location used in Season 3. · 265 N. Front St. · 21+
Google Maps directions - Kilwins — Belly questions her feelings for Conrad here on the night of her party. · 16 Market St.
Google Maps directions - Casa Blanca Coffee Roasters — Conrad and Agnes catch up here in the first episode of Season 3. · 7409 Market St.
Google Maps directions - Little Loaf Bakery & Schoolhouse — Belly’s wedding-cake tasting scene was filmed here. · 3410 Wrightsville Ave.
Google Maps directions - Covey ILM — Belly and Jeremiah’s rehearsal dinner. Reservations are recommended. · 1610 Tiburon Dr.
Google Maps directions - Goody Goody Omelet House — Laurel and Conrad meet here to talk about Belly and Jeremiah’s wedding. · 3718 Market St.
Google Maps directions - Smith Creek Park — The park where Conrad runs with Agnes in Season 3. · 633 Shenandoah St.
Google Maps directions - Oceanic Restaurant + Crystal Pier — Belly and Jeremiah announce their engagement here, followed by Conrad’s memorable moment outside. Reservations are recommended. · 703 S. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach
Google Maps directions - Wrightsville Beach + Crystal Pier — A major beach backdrop throughout the series, including Taylor and Belly’s walk near Crystal Pier. · 703 S. Lumina Ave.
Google Maps directions - Summer Rest Trail — Wrightsville Beach-area setting used for the friends’ biking flashback and Conrad and Belly’s drive.
Google Maps directions - Capt’n Bill’s Backyard Grill — The volleyball tournament was filmed on these sand courts, not on the beach. · 4240 Market St.
Google Maps directions - Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park — The interior arcade and go-kart scenes were filmed here. · 5320 Oleander Dr.
Google Maps directions - Carolina Beach Boardwalk — Exterior arcade and boardwalk scenes in Season 2, including Conrad’s Junior Mint win for Belly. · Carolina Beach Ave. S
Google Maps directions - The Fat Pelican — Laurel and Susannah stop here in Season 1. · 8 S. Lake Park Blvd. · 21+
Google Maps directions - Fort Fisher State Recreation Area — 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
Google Maps directions - Fort Fisher State Historic Site — Belly and Cam’s coastal bike ride was filmed near the Fort Fisher Monument area. · 1610 Fort Fisher Blvd. S, Kure Beach
Google Maps directions - Trask Family Farms — 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
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Private residences · drive-by only
These homes are private residences, not public attractions. Please view only from the public street, do not enter driveways, and respect the people who live there.
Fisher Family Summer House
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
Google Maps directions
Belly + Steven’s house
The exterior used for Belly and Steven’s home. Please admire it only from the public street.
2311 Chestnut St., Wilmington, NC 28405
Google Maps directions
Taylor Jewel’s house
Recognizable for its arched entryway and yellow front door. Please admire it only from the public street.
1309 Princess St., Wilmington, NC 28401
Google Maps directions
Nearby favorites
The Commodore — a walkable Brooklyn Arts District spot for a relaxed dinner and drinks near the house.
The Half — creative sandwiches and drinks near the Brooklyn Arts District.
Flytrap Brewing + Avenue B — Flytrap has small-batch beer and a garden; Avenue B offers wine, cocktails, and live music.
A scenic walk downtown
For 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.
Along the way, The Half, Flytrap Brewing, and Avenue B are nearby options.
Stay On the Bridge - Wilmington
Our modern 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath townhome sits on the iconic One Tree Hill bridge near Historic Downtown, the Riverwalk, and Live Oak Bank Pavilion.