Visit Real Outer Banks Filming LocationsOuter Banks isn't actually filmed in the Outer Banks. Instead, much of the filming takes places in the Charleston area and a few other South Carolina beach towns.Authorskerrieturcic
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Mount Pleasant

Shem Creek Boardwalk
A lot of the show is filmed in this area. It's a tourist destination, so visit in the off-season (i.e., not in summer).
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Page's Okra Grill
Not featured on the show, but if you're in Shem Creek, plan a meal at Page's. You won't be sorry. They don't take reservations, though. You'll have the shortest wait during off hours.
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Pitt Street Pharmacy
This store and area are seen on the show. The old antiques store, now closed, doubles as the Kildare Island Surfboard Co.
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Wreck of the Richard & Charlene
Where Kiara works. AKA The Wreck.
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Geechie Seafood
Heyward's Seafood.
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Palmetto Islands County Park
This park served as Hawk's Nest Tower on the show.
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Charleston

Washington Square
This park doubled as the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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Charleston Gaillard Center
Doubled as the exterior of University of North Carolina Chapel Hill's Law Library.
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The Charleston Museum
The site of the heist in season 3, but also the oldest museum in the United States.
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The Ben Silver Collection
Where the show's characters do their shopping.
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Creekside Lands Inn
Technically in an area called West Ashley, the Creekside doubled as the Summer Winds Motel on the show. You can actually stay here!
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Lowndes Grove
This historic estate doubles as Tanneyhill Plantation on the show.
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Folly Beach

Morris Island Lighthouse
This lighthouse is in a very popular tourist area about 30 minutes south of Charleston. It doubles as the exterior of Redfield Lighthouse.
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Kiawah Island

Kiawah Island Resort
About an hour south of Charleston, the resort is one of the show's fanciest places to hang out, Island Club. You'll need reservations to visit. They have 7 restaurants or you can stay at the hotel if you want to splurge.
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Kiawah Beachwalker Park
Not on the show, but this is the only public beach access on Kiawah Island. And, if you're making the drive, you'll want to go to the beach!
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Hunting Island

Hunting Island Lighthouse
The fictional Redfield Lighthouse interior.
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Hunting Island
Site of the Boneyard featured in season 1. This state park is also a part of a loggerhead sea turtle conservation effort. Hatching takes place from about July through October.
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