Posted by Ra Moon Set in the fictional coastal town of Havenport in Carter County, North Carolina, The Waterfront was primarily filmed between Wilmington and Southport. Welcome to Havenport and our spoiler-free guide to all the filming locations from The Waterfront. Below, you’ll find each spot listed in order of its first appearance. Havenport, North Carolina Some establishing shots of Havenport were filmed in Wrightsville Beach, just east of Wilmington, with Harbor Island in the foregroun...