If you have fans of The Summer I Turned Pretty, which recently debuted its third season, in your family, it’s time to plan your own family travel to destinations that resemble Cousins Beach, the show’s fictional beach town setting. Here’s three suggestions for your The Summer I Turned Pretty-inspired travel:
© The Crystal Coast Tourism Development Authority
North Carolina’s Crystal Coast
Find the same nostalgic magic of Cousins Beach along North Carolina’s 85 miles of Crystal Coast. The area is home to waterfront towns, wide beaches and laid-back vibes. In Beaufort, wander along historic streets, dine at waterfront restaurants like Moonrakers and kayak across Taylor’s Creek. Enjoy an afternoon on Cape Lookout National Seashore or rent bikes to cycle the scenic 11-mile Emerald Path. Stay in a beachfront vacation rental.
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Spanning 50 miles, from Westhampton Beach to Montauk, the Hamptons offer an idyllic coastal retreat. Coopers Beach in East Hampton invites visitors to relax along its wide, sandy stretches while Ditch Plains in Montauk is renowned for surfing and paddleboarding. Montauk Lighthouse, at the easternmost point of New York, is a must-see. Learn more on a whale or seal watching cruise tour or visit Sag Harbor Whaling Museum. Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa offers a private beach club, oceanfront cocktails and an ocean-fed seawater pool.
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Newport, Rhode Island, has long held the title of America’s Summer Playground. Check out spots like Bowen’s Wharf, the iconic 3.5-mile Cliff Walk and Easton’s Beach. Local shops and vintage stores, like Folklore Vintage, can be found on Thames Street. Castle Hill Inn delivers the quintessential New England summer stay, as well as being one of the most sought-after wedding venues in the area.
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