the summer i turned pretty where is it set

The Summer I Turned Pretty is set in the fictional town of Cousins Beach, which is portrayed as an affluent seaside town reminiscent of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The story revolves around Cousins Beach, where the main character Isabel "Belly" Conklin and her family visit every summer. Although Cousins Beach itself is fictional and does not actually exist, it is inspired by several East Coast beach areas including Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, the Hamptons, Nags Head, and Virginia Beach. The author Jenny Han drew from these places to create the setting, which gives readers a sense that Cousins Beach could be their own familiar beach. In the television adaptation, the filming locations that bring Cousins Beach to life are primarily in and around Wilmington, North Carolina. Key filming spots include Wilmington city, private gated golf communities near Wilmington for the Fisher family's beach house, and nearby beaches such as Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, and Kure Beach. The show's production captures the coastal charm and summer vibe of these North Carolina locations while portraying the New England-inspired fictional town.