Where Is Southern Charm Filmed? Charleston Spots You Can Visit
Southern Charm, the Bravo reality series that premiered in 2014, is filmed in Charleston, South Carolina, and the Lowcountry towns around it. Most scenes take place in downtown Charleston on King Street, at Patricia Altschul’s Isaac Jenkins Mikell House, and in local restaurants. Crews also film across the Cooper River in Mount Pleasant and on the beaches of Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island. Most seasons also include a cast trip out of town.
The show debuted on Bravo on March 3, 2014, and follows a group of socialites as they go about their personal lives in Charleston, South Carolina. The show is unscripted, so the setting and the filming location are the same place. Charleston never stands in for another city, and no other city stands in for Charleston. When you see the cast at dinner, that’s a real Charleston restaurant you can book.
Where Is Southern Charm Filmed in Charleston?
Southern Charm films mostly on the downtown Charleston peninsula, in the cast’s homes, shops and favorite restaurants. Historic venues such as Lewisfield Plantation and the Mikell House have been used as filming locations, along with modern spots like Halls Chophouse, a steakhouse, and Shem Creek. The table below lists the best-documented locations.
| Location | Where it is | What was filmed there |
|---|---|---|
| Isaac Jenkins Mikell House | Rutledge Avenue, downtown Charleston | Patricia Altschul’s home, where the cast gathers for her dinner parties and events |
| Sewing Down South | 493 King Street, downtown Charleston | Craig Conover’s shop, which sells his pillows and merchandise |
| Halls Chophouse | Downtown Charleston | Cast dinners and drinks at a steakhouse the group often visits |
| Husk, Republic Garden & Lounge, Uptown Social | Downtown Charleston | Restaurant and nightlife scenes |
| Shem Creek | Mount Pleasant, across the Cooper River | Waterfront bar and restaurant scenes with a view of the Ravenel Bridge |
| Home Team BBQ | Locations on Sullivan’s Island, in West Ashley and on the peninsula | Casual cast hangouts |
| Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island | Barrier islands east of Charleston | Beach scenes and cast homes, including Shep Rose’s beach house |
| Lewisfield Plantation | Charleston-area Lowcountry | Scenes at a historic plantation property |
Patricia Altschul’s House: The Mikell House on Rutledge Avenue
The Isaac Jenkins Mikell House is Patricia Altschul’s historic home on Rutledge Avenue, and it is the show’s best-known location. Many of the series’ formal dinners, parties and tense confrontations happen inside, with her butler Michael serving the guests. A wall surrounds it, so you can’t get too close.
The house is a private residence. You can look at it from the public sidewalk, but you can’t take a tour, and you shouldn’t walk onto the property or knock on the door. The house is also where filming for the newest season ended: Shep Rose confirmed that season 12 filming wrapped at Altschul’s birthday party.
Southern Charm Filming Locations in Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant is the town just across the Cooper River from downtown Charleston, and Shem Creek is its main Southern Charm location. Shem Creek is a tidal creek lined with docks, shrimp boats and waterfront restaurants, and it is one of the cast’s regular spots. The creek’s restaurants include Tavern and Table, Water’s Edge and Saltwater Cowboys, and the views take in the Ravenel Bridge and the sunset.
You can walk the creek without buying anything. Shem Creek Park’s 2,200-foot boardwalk runs from Coleman Boulevard to near the mouth of the creek. Go around sunset if you want the same golden-hour shots the show uses.
Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island: The Beach Scenes
The beach scenes in Southern Charm are mostly filmed on Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island, two barrier islands a short drive from downtown. These islands are where some cast members have lived, most notably Shep Rose. Before his newer home, Shep lived in a bachelor pad in downtown Charleston and then in a casual beach bungalow on nearby Isle of Palms.
This is the one spot where fans can actually stay overnight. The Isle of Palms rental known as the Shep Shack is a three-bedroom beach house on Palm Boulevard that Shep Rose bought in 2017, and it is available to rent. Prices and availability change by season, so check the listing for current rates.
Where Southern Charm Films Outside Charleston: Cast Trips
Most seasons of Southern Charm include at least one cast trip away from Charleston, so not every episode is shot in South Carolina. Here are two recent examples:
- Season 10: The Bahamas. The cast stayed at the Baha Mar resort complex in Nassau. The roughly 1,000-acre resort has three hotels.
- Season 12: Maui, Hawaii. The new season will also take viewers outside Charleston, with the cast traveling to Maui, Hawaii, for the season 12 trip.
If you’re planning a visit based on a specific scene, check that it was shot in Charleston and not on the trip.
How to Do a Self-Guided Southern Charm Tour in Charleston
A self-guided Southern Charm tour can easily fill one day: downtown in the morning, Mount Pleasant in the afternoon, and the beach or Shem Creek at sunset. Here’s a route that keeps the driving short:
- Start on King Street. Stop at Sewing Down South at 493 King Street to see Craig Conover’s shop, then walk the main shopping strip.
- Walk past the Mikell House. Head to Rutledge Avenue to see Patricia’s house from the sidewalk. Keep it respectful, because people live there.
- Have lunch or dinner downtown. Book ahead at Husk or Halls Chophouse. Both are popular whether or not you watch the show.
- Cross the Ravenel Bridge to Mount Pleasant. Spend the late afternoon on the Shem Creek boardwalk and have a drink at one of the waterfront spots.
- End at the beach. Drive out to Sullivan’s Island or Isle of Palms. On Sullivan’s Island, Home Team BBQ is an easy casual dinner.
Remember that the cast only films for part of the year. For season 12, filming ran from April through June, so in other months you’re more likely to find an ordinary restaurant than a camera crew.
Common mistakes on a Southern Charm trip
- Expecting house tours. Cast homes, including the Mikell House, are private. Only businesses and public places are open to you.
- Assuming every beach scene is local. Some beach and resort footage comes from cast trips like the Bahamas or Maui.
- Skipping reservations. Downtown restaurants that show up on camera can book up, especially on weekends.
- Trusting old location lists. Shops, bars and cast homes change from season to season. Before you go, check that a business is still open.
When Southern Charm Season 12 Premieres
Southern Charm season 12 premieres November 12, 2026, on Bravo. It airs at 9 p.m. ET/PT and streams on Peacock the next day. The entire season 11 cast is expected to return. Craig Conover summed up how long the show has been running on a podcast after wrapping, saying “We’ve been filming for 14 years, which is crazy.”
FAQ
– What hotel did Southern Charm stay in the Bahamas?
Southern Charm stayed at the Baha Mar resort in Nassau for its season 10 trip. Baha Mar is a roughly 1,000-acre complex with three hotels.
– Can you go inside Patricia Altschul’s house from Southern Charm?
No. The Isaac Jenkins Mikell House on Rutledge Avenue is a private home and isn’t open for tours. You can see it from the public sidewalk, but a wall surrounds the property, so you won’t get a close look.
– Where can you watch Southern Charm?
Southern Charm airs on Bravo, and episodes stream on Peacock. As of late 2026, all 11 earlier seasons are available to stream on Peacock, and new season 12 episodes arrive on Peacock the day after they air on Bravo. Streaming availability can change, so check Peacock before you settle in.
– Is Southern Charm filmed in Charleston year-round?
No. Southern Charm films in blocks of a few months, not all year. Season 12 was shot from April through June 2026. Outside filming season, cast members still live and work in the Charleston area, but cameras usually aren’t following them.
– Where is Shem Creek from Southern Charm?
Shem Creek is in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, just across the Cooper River from downtown Charleston by way of the Ravenel Bridge. It has a public park and boardwalk, plus waterfront restaurants like Tavern and Table, Water’s Edge and Saltwater Cowboys.
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