Practical Magic (1998) – Filming Locations

Practical Magic started filming on Whidbey Island on April 6, 1998, and spent about a month in Washington. Coupeville played the Massachusetts island town. The Owens house was a hollow shell built on San Juan Island, and the interiors were shot on a soundstage.

Front Street

Address: Front St NW, Coupeville, WA 98239

The whole street was painted white and dressed as the town. Sally and the aunts walk it on the way to the market, and this is where Michael gets hit by the bikes and the delivery truck.

The shops are open to the public, and the Coupeville chamber has a self-guided walking tour. Toby’s Tavern at 8 Front St NW was the Catch and Fry.

The Farmers Market Corner

Address: Front St NW at NW Grace St, Coupeville, WA 98239

The farmers market where Sally first sees Michael.

A public street corner today, with the Penn Cove Gallery on the corner. Nothing from the set is left.

Sally’s Verbena Shop

Address: 4 Front St NW, Coupeville, WA 98239

The outside of Sally’s shop, Verbena, in the 1871 Sedge Building.

On the public street. The business inside has changed since the film.

Coupeville Wharf

Address: 26 Front St NW, Coupeville, WA 98239

Sally runs home from town past the end of Front Street, where it turns into a trail by the wharf.

A public dock with picnic tables and a gift shop.

San Juan County Park

Address: San Juan Park Rd, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

The Owens house was built here, and the coastline behind it shows up in the opening and in the house scenes.

A county park on the west side of San Juan Island, open for day use and camping. The house was torn down after filming and nothing is left.