The shack Katie lives in was a set built at the Pleasant Oaks Plantation, just outside Town Creek, North Carolina. Wilmington has also appeared in another adaptation of Nicholas Sparks’ novel, ‘A Walk to Remember.’ The location is also featured in productions such as ‘One Tree Hill’ and ‘Blue Velvet.’ Other Locations in North Carolina It has beautiful island beaches and historical structures such as Thalian Hall, Latimer House, and the Bellamy Mansion. The city is known for its southern charms, culture, and folklore. Wilmington is a port city in New Hanover County. Kevin and his neighbor’s houses are located at Metts Avenue & Brookwood Avenue. The Wilmington Convention Center appears in the film as the Boston Bus Station, where Katie is seen after fleeing. A few sequences set in an apartment complex were filmed at Carolina Apartments in Market Street, Wilmington. Wilmington serves as the stand-in for Boston in the film. American Fish Company Wilmington, North Carolina The scene where Katie and Alex seek a roof to protect themselves was filmed at Wildlife Restaurant & Grill (4381 Fish Factory Rd SE). Southport Fort Fisher Ferry terminal is the location of Katie and Alex’s ferry scene. The Longshoremen’s Association, located at 211 West 10th Street, doubled for Southport Police Department. East Bay StreetĪ very brief scene was also filmed at Ports of Call Bistro in Southport. The Moore Street Business District’s storefront can be seen in the background during the parade scene. The Fourth of July dance scenes were filmed at Southport Community Centre, located on 223 East Bay Street. The Fourth of July market scenes were filmed at the Fort Johnston-Southport Museum and Visitors’ Center at 203 East Bay Street. The East Bay Street is also the location of scenes featuring the Fourth of July celebrations. Katie visits the Pier a few times in the film. Katie can be seen walking down East Bay Street, which leads to the Southport City Pier. Moore Street Market, located at 130 E Moore St., is the location of Katie and Alex’s coffee date. American Fish Company, located at 150 Yacht Basin Drive, stands in as double for the restaurant Katie works at in the film. Ryan’s Port Market, as shown in the film, was a set built exclusively for filming, dismantled at the end of the film’s production. Alex’s house is a real house known as Grey Burriss house, located at 410 W Brunswick St, Southport. Many other storefronts from downtown Southport can be seen in the film. The Fishy Fishy Café serves as the set for the general store shown in the film. The film was primarily shot in Southport, a city in Brunswick County of North Carolina. The filming locations of ‘Safe Haven’ are detailed here. Filming also took place in Wilmington, North Carolina. Necessary sets were built in Southport to achieve certain locations’ desired look. The film is set in Southport, North Carolina, and it was shot on location in Southport. Principal photography on the film started on June 18, 2012, and wrapped up on August 14, 2012.

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