The Netflix series "The Waterfront" was filmed primarily in North Carolina. The key filming locations include Wilmington, Southport, and Wrightsville Beach. Wilmington served as the main filming site and has been used for many TV shows and movies, including "Dawson's Creek" and "One Tree Hill." Specific local businesses and landmarks in Wilmington and Southport were featured in the show, such as Fishy Fishy Cafe in Southport, Potter's Seafood, Morningstar Marina, and the Southport City Pier. Wrightsville Beach was used for scenic beachfront shots and some events like a high school swimming competition shown in the series. The fictional town of Havenport in the show is based on these real North Carolina coastal towns and reflects the area's cultural and physical landscape.