where was obx filmed

“Outer Banks” (OBX) is set in North Carolina’s Outer Banks, but it’s filmed mainly in and around Charleston, South Carolina, with additional scenes shot in Barbados and Morocco for later seasons.

Main filming locations

• Primary location: Charleston, South Carolina and nearby areas like Mount Pleasant, Shem Creek, North Charleston, and Hunting Island State Park.

• Beach and marsh scenes: Shem Creek (boat scenes), Hunting Island State Park (the Boneyard beach), and other Lowcountry coastal spots.

• Big houses and “Figure 8” vibes: Historic estates such as Lowndes Grove on the Ashley River in Charleston stand in for the Kooks’ mansions like Tannyhill.

• “Real OBX” vs show OBX: The story is set in North Carolina’s barrier islands, but most recognizable views you see on screen are Charleston and the surrounding Lowcountry, not the actual Outer Banks.

Beyond South Carolina

• Barbados: Used for the Cameron family’s luxe “Guadalupe” estate and other tropical sequences in later seasons.

• Morocco: Ouarzazate, Morocco, appears as the dramatic desert-style city of Agapenta in a treasure-hunt climax.

Mini FAQ

• Where was OBX filmed for the first seasons?
  Mostly Charleston, SC, plus nearby coastal parks and waterways.

• Can you visit the spots?
  Yes—there are local tours and boat trips around Charleston that take fans to places like John B’s house, lighthouse views, and “Boneyard” style beaches.

TL;DR: OBX is set in North Carolina but was largely filmed in Charleston, South Carolina, with some later-season scenes in Barbados and Morocco.

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