Beachworks

The name tells it pretty much like it is for this spacious surfer-dude specialist shop. Wooden floors with an airy feel, displays of surf boards, exotic flowers and room-to-browse make it a pleasant place to spend some time. There’s no pressure to hurry here; a very chilled, go-with-the-flow feel prevails.

The colourful swimwear, T-shirts, shorts, skirts and dresses have an appeal wider than just the specialist surfer market. Although Billabong-owned, other suppliers include Fenchurch with especially appealing, well-cut, wearable skirts. The gorgeous, eye-catching Nixon watches come in a range of hot colours, including turquoise and shocking-pink chunky-bracelet styles, from £50.

There’s plenty to choose from, for guys and gals, in a wide-ranging colour palette. Whether you’re planning a real visit to the seaside, or you’re just craving one, it’s worth popping in here for temptation and inspiration.