Where is Cousins Beach from The Summer I Turned Pretty?

Season three of The Summer I Turned Pretty (TSITP) has just dropped its fifth episode, which gave viewers a glimpse into Conrad's mind.

ThePrime Video teen drama, adapted from Jenny Han's YA books, follows a dramatic love triangle between Belly Conklin (played by Lola Tung) and the Fisher brothers, Jeremiah (portrayed by Gavin Casalegno) and Conrad (depicted by Christopher Briney).

Over the last few instalments, viewers have followed Jeremiah and Belly as they transitioned from boyfriend and girlfriend to fiancés. But while the pair are busy wedding planning, Conrad has been trying to fight his lingering feelings for Belly.

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This season has seen the characters in university and other new settings far from the beloved Cousins Beach, but where exactly is the seaside town and how can fans visit?

Where is Cousins Beach from The Summer I Turned Pretty?

Sadly, Cousins is a fictional town conceptualised by Han, who drew inspiration from several locations. Speaking to TODAY back in 2022, she explained: "Cousins is inspired by a lot of different beaches."

Han went on to name Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts, alongside The Hamptons in Long Island and Nags Head in North Carolina as her muses.

She believes drawing from different beaches makes Cousins relatable to readers worldwide. "I think it's why these books have really resonated with people all over because. Everybody has like a beach they've been to as a kid, so people like in Sweden or in Vietnam can imagine their own," she said.

So, while audiences can't visit the real Cousins Beach, there are real places that capture its idyllic spirit. But if Han's muses aren't enough, viewers can also visit the real town where the show is filmed.

Where is The Summer I Turned Pretty filmed?

The teen drama is predominantly shot in and around Wilmington, North Carolina, a coastal city that has hosted other huge teen shows, such as Dawson's Creek and One Tree Hill.

Beaches near Wilmington include Kure Beach, Carolina Beach and Wrightsville Beach, which are featured in various iconic scenes.

The Summer I Turned Pretty streams Wednesdays on Prime Video