Is Outer Banks filming in Charleston right now?
The cast and crew of Outer Banks are back in Charleston and have begun production on the third season of the hit Netflix series. Netflix announced the start of production with photos on Twitter of the cast captioned “Time to get in a pogue state of mind… Outer Banks Season 3 is officially in production.”
With Season 3 of Netflix's “Outer Banks” on the horizon, we put together this list of some of the most iconic filming spots of the show in Charleston — along with fun facts + history.
The first season of the show was filmed entirely in Charleston, while the second season featured scenes from the Bahamas and the Lowcountry. Among locations featured on the screen are Shem Creek, Mount Pleasant's Old Village, Lowndes Grove, Rainbow Row, the Morris Island Lighthouse, and the Kiawah Island Golf Resort.
Netflix announces premiere date for Outer Banks season 3 filmed in South Carolina. MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – On Tuesday, Netflix announced a premiere date for season 3 of the hit series 'Outer Banks,' which is filmed in various spots around Charleston.
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – Netflix on Tuesday announced a premiere date for season 3 of the hit series 'Outer Banks,' which is filmed in various spots around Charleston.
The location of John B's Shack has eluded fans. However, a set designer did confirm it was on John's Island. Unfortunately, it is only viewable by boat in a residential neighborhood in the Seccesionville Historic District of James Island.
Surprisingly, the series set in a coastal town along the Outer Bank isn't even filmed in North Carolina! Series makers originally planned to shoot the series in Wilmington, North Carolina. However, due to inclusivity concerns, Netflix chose to shoot the series in Charleston, South Carolina instead.
The show's production decided to move their filming locations to South Carolina in response to North Carolina's 2017 House Bill 2 legislation, which required transgender people to use the bathroom according to the sex they were assigned at birth.
On February 14th, 2022, Valerie Weiss posted on Instagram confirming that filming did get underway on February 15th with a post captioned: “Big love to my @obx family as they begin shooting Season 3 tomorrow!!!!
Lowndes Grove Plantation stood in as Sarah Cameron's family house in Outer Banks. In real life, it's a popular wedding venue on the Ashley River. Built in 1786 by John Gibbes, the original home was destroyed and plots of land were subdivided and sold by his ancestors.
Did Outer Banks film at Folly Beach?
Folly Beach's Morris Island Lighthouse makes a few appearances in Netflix's Outer Banks as the Redfield Lighthouse. This lighthouse can be seen in the first episode of the show, which is when many Charleston locals discovered that the show was filmed in our backyard.
A new movie starring Woody Harrelson, Laura Linney and Nico Parker is filming in Charleston starting this month, the South Carolina Film Commission confirmed. The film is called “Suncoast” and was written by Laura Chinn, the creator and star of sitcom “Florida Girls” who also appeared in “Grey's Anatomy.”
Season 3 of Outer Banks was announced on December 7, 2021. Filming began on February 16, 2022 in Charleston, South Carolina, and ended on August 19, 2022. The season will premiere February 23, 2023 on Netflix.
John B's house with a pier is located in the Secessionville Historic District, also on James Island.
Though the show takes place in a fictional town in North Carolina's Outer Banks, production actually took place in Charleston, South Carolina, a coastal port city roughly 500 miles away. The reason for opting out of filming in the state of North Carolina was a political one.
Ultimately, though, Outer Banks is filmed in Charleston, South Carolina. Residents may recognize locations like Shem Creek and the Old Village in Mount Pleasant, James Island, Johns Island, McClellanville, Kiawah Island, Charleston Harbor and the Morris Island Lighthouse.
Tim Reynolds of Dave Matthews Band fame has a house in the Outer Banks and occasionally can be found playing casual gigs at local bars. Other rocker sightings include Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters, Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin, and Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones.
Did you know that Outer Banks was actually filmed in Charleston? Scroll on to check out 10 spots you can visit from the new Netflix hit and begin planning your visit to explore Charleston the Pogue way!
Go behind the scenes of the Netflix series Outer Banks with a film locations tour in Charleston. Meet your guide, who was an extra during season one, for a private half-day tour. Hear stories about the cast and crew of Outer Banks as you visit locations seen in the series.
Season 3 of Outer Banks was announced on December 7, 2021. Filming began on February 16, 2022 in Charleston, South Carolina, and ended on August 19, 2022. The season will premiere February 23, 2023 on Netflix.
What are they filming in Charleston?
A new movie starring Woody Harrelson, Laura Linney and Nico Parker is filming in Charleston starting this month, the South Carolina Film Commission confirmed. The film is called “Suncoast” and was written by Laura Chinn, the creator and star of sitcom “Florida Girls” who also appeared in “Grey's Anatomy.”
'Outer Banks' director shares post about season 3 filming right now. On Feb. 13, 2022, director Valerie Weiss shared a photo of the Outer Banks cast and crew to Instagram with the caption: “Big love to my @obx family as they begin shooting Season 3 tomorrow!!!!
In September 2022, Outer Banks Season 3 reportedly wrapped up filming. Now, Netflix has finally dropped the season's release date and it's sooner than you think. With the anticipation growing, L'OFFICIEL breaks down what we know so far.
Southern Charm (2014-present)
This reality series follows the lives of young socialites as they navigate everything the Holy City has to offer. While it may not offer the most accurate representation of life in Charleston, it serves up all the drama you'd expect from a Bravo show.
Folly Beach's Morris Island Lighthouse makes a few appearances in Netflix's Outer Banks as the Redfield Lighthouse. This lighthouse can be seen in the first episode of the show, which is when many Charleston locals discovered that the show was filmed in our backyard.
Filming on season two began in August 2020 and finished in April 2021. Taking those eight months of production into account and possible delays caused by COVID-19, the earliest we could see Outer Banks on our screens is July 2022.
OBX 3 is officially coming to Netflix on February 23, 2023. The streaming service announced the release date with an Instagram post on January 3, 2023. "Third time's golden! 🤟 OBX S3 returns to Netflix Feb 23," the post's caption reads.