Where Was the Summer I Turned Pretty Filmed

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While Southport provides the beach house and town backdrop, the closest thing to a real Cousins Beach is found in Wilmington, North Carolina, just a short drive away. The iconic pier and boardwalk scenes—including the carnival, the volleyball games, and those late-night confessionals—were filmed on the Battleship North Carolina’s pier and around nearby Wrightsville Beach.

Fun fact: the infamous “jump off the dock” scene from Season One wasn’t in the ocean at all. It was filmed at a private dock on the Cape Fear River, giving it that perfect, cinematic golden-hour glow. The crew had to time the tides exactly to make it look deep enough for a dramatic plunge.

And that gorgeous, sprawling property where the Fisher family hosts their Fourth of July party? That’s the Orton Plantation in Winnabow, a historic Southern estate. It’s private, but you can still glimpse its stately columns from the road—and dream.

The Road Trip Vibe (and Where to Eat)

If you’re planning a pilgrimage (and you should), base yourself in Wilmington. It’s a capri-pants-and-boat-shoes kind of town, with a lively riverwalk and a much more accessible price point than The Hamptons. The crew stayed at the Hotel Ballast, and you can grab a drink at the rooftop bar overlooking the Cape Fear River—just don’t expect to see Conrad brooding in the corner.

For food, channel Belly’s love of nostalgia at Henry’s Restaurant on Front Street. It’s a local institution, serving up classic Southern seafood with old-school charm. Or, go for the messy, delicious crab cakes at The Oceanic on Wrightsville Beach—it’s literally on the sand, and you can watch the sunset exactly like the show’s characters do.

Cousins Beach: Where was The Summer I Turned Pretty filmed? The house

A cultural reference: the show’s vibe owes a huge debt to Dawson’s Creek, which also filmed in Wilmington. It’s like stepping into a time capsule of early 2000s teen angst, but with better swimsuits and fewer turtlenecks. Take that as a huge compliment.