The Twilight series is primarily set in the town of Forks, Washington, where the protagonist Bella Swan lives with her father, Charlie Swan. The story also references other locations in Washington such as Port Angeles, Olympia, Seattle, and La Push. Additionally, some events take place in Phoenix, Arizona, where Bella was originally raised, and in Volterra, Italy, featured in New Moon. Other locations mentioned include Jacksonville, Florida, and a fictional "Isle Esme" off the coast of Brazil during Breaking Dawn

. Although the story is set in Forks and other parts of Washington, the Twilight movies were mostly filmed elsewhere, primarily in Oregon and British Columbia. For example, the Cullen family house is in Portland, Oregon, and many outdoor scenes were shot in Oregon locations like Silver Falls State Park and Multnomah Falls. Only a few scenes were filmed in Washington state, but none were shot in the actual town of Forks. The town of Vernonia, Oregon, was used for some establishing shots of Forks

. Fans can visit Forks, Washington, to experience the setting of the novels, including the local rain forest and beaches, and participate in events like the annual Forever Twilight in Forks Festival

. However, the film locations differ significantly from the book's setting. In summary:

• Primary setting of the story: Forks, Washington
• Other key locations in the story: Phoenix, Arizona; Volterra, Italy; La Push, Washington; Seattle, Washington
• Filming locations: Mostly Oregon and British Columbia, with some scenes in Washington but not in Forks itself