What is Steven's hometown in "Steven Universe"?

Steven’s hometown in Steven Universe is Beach City. The fictional coastal community is the main earthly setting of the animated series and the place where Steven lives with the Crystal Gems.

Beach City sits beside the beach and boardwalk, combining ordinary small-town locations with supernatural landmarks. Steven’s home is the Beach House, where he lives with Garnet, Amethyst, and Pearl. The nearby Gem Temple and surrounding ocean are also central to the Gems’ history and adventures.

The town is populated by recurring human characters including Greg Universe, Connie Maheswaran, Lars Barriga, Sadie Miller, Mayor Dewey, and the Fryman family. Their everyday lives provide a grounded contrast to the ancient conflicts involving Homeworld and the Crystal Gems.

Beach City is often associated with the U.S. East Coast, and the fictional region is described as being in Delmarva, but it is not a real incorporated city. Viewers may also confuse Steven’s hometown with locations such as Empire City or Ocean Town, which appear elsewhere in the series.