Brighton Seafront, Brighton

To call it a seafront rather than a beach is much closer to reality, there is absolutely no sand along that coast, with the shore being covered with pebbles and rocks. Whenever I have passed by this seafront, I am surprised by the number of people congregated and even sun bathing on that surface - on a soft sandy surface I can understand, but not that rocky surface.
Must be said that if you want to catch a breeze or wind surf, this is probably the right place to go as the breezes seem to be ever present. Not a fan of the waters however, and would not consider swimming there (having seen the debris).

Having travelled to many places in the world I can truly say Brighton is my favouite. city. It has an extraordinary spirit with a combination of friendliness and colourful creativity, with people not “following the norm” but sharing and developing original ideas in a caring, outgoing way. I always feel so welcome.
The city, especially the seafront, is spellbindlingly beautiful and I can’t wait to go back. Look forward to the i360, on the site of the romantic ruins of the West Pier. There is a unique light here, both during the day and at night. Some of the best food and drink can be found in Brighton’s restaurants, pubs and little places like the wonderful smoked fish kiosk under the Arches. Thank you Brighton, for making people so happy.

The best thing about Brighton beach is that it’s a pebble beach. Sand beaches are all well and good, but for a sand beach you need sun…and lots of it. This being England sun is not very common and therefore pebbles are best. What better way to spend sometime on the beach after a picnic than throwing the pebbles at empty bottles to see who can hit it first, or who can skim a pebble the furthest/with most bounces. And as sunset the pebbles reflect the sky to make one of the most memorable sights in the UK…well perhaps that’s an exaggeration, but it’s still a lovely place to walk before or after dinner with the smell and sound of the sea all around you.

lovely but sadley no sand

just to walk to the sea is one of the most beautiful things to do with your time bring a blanket a book and your sunglasses and let the sound of the sea fill your ears let the clear skys fill your eyes and smell the fresh clean sea air let your body relax and your imagination spread its wings. loose your self in the vast panoramea look beyond the horizon and feel free there are few places like the beach to find peace.

If its summer and you’re new to Brighton this is a must do - Take a seat on the sprawling promenade overlooking the blue sea whilst sipping your favourite drink and tucking into some (average) food. You’ll find it can get very busy at weekends and difficult to find a seat and personally I dislike plastic glasses and the high prices but its a good place to take friends before a night out.

The epitomy of the summertime is chilling on Brighton seafront. No sand in sight to get into all the places you rather it didn’t, and no shortage of places to buy food and drink. That coupled with eclectic entertainment ranging from live bands to market stalls, makes Brighton seafront an essential place to be when the sun decides to make an appearance.
TIP - When it gets too busy and you need to relax more, move west towards Hove and relax on the lawns instead.

The beach sums up Brighton to a large extent. Full of stones and not quite what people were expecting. In the summer as I see the endless lines of people trooping down from the station towards the seafront I want to stop them and shout “Put away those buckets and spades-its all stones you know” But I don’t. Its part of the eccentricity of the place. Its not about the pebbles that irritate the feet, its about the rituals you build up like sitting down there on a summers evening drinking champagne and watching the sunset roll in across the waves. The aimless chatter you exchange with strangers like the 80 year old lady who every night in summer darts across the road from her flat and plunges into the water for her daily quota of five laps round the pier. Its about the random meeting of strangers over a basketball game, the solid sounds of buskers and the lazy drawl of young men staggering from watering hole to watering hole because they are on a weekend away and tey’ve got a lot of “sights” to fit in.
My highlight of the seafront was sitting there with thousands of others to await the total eclipse. I have never been anywhere where thousands of people could descend into silence as we watched the darkness roll in across the skys, lamplights flicker and ignite in the middle of the day and then gasp in awe as we sat, all of us hushed together as our world was plunged in to total darkness’ I’ll never forget. How good a memory is that.

I love brighton beach! Especially in the summer, when there are loads of people passing through. You can go for a paddle, grab a picnic or hire out a Kayak.

Horrible for 8 months of the year, brilliant for the other 4, thats the brighton seafront in a nutshell. During summer its packed with tourists looking for tans, and in the winter its a ghost town. Either way, you’re either going to love it or hate it. Personally, I love the cold winter mornings and the sunsets are out of this world.

Stony beach and with a cold sea - but I still love it !

Far more appealing on a cold winters day than in the summer when it’s packed ! Wrap up warm and take a flask with you -absolutely perfect !

(or if you are feeling adventurous there is always the annual christmas day swim !)

I always really enjoy going to Brighton and the seafront with it’s fab pier and little walk in shops as well as plenty of pubs is definitely a big attraction. It’s a place to relax and unwind with the sea front cafe’s.

Much more interesting than your usual seafront, the pier is always worth a visit, nice few rides on there and amusements. mind the chavs though. You usually get a few interesting people around there to look at too. Lots of nice little shops to look in too

Very happy and lively area, not recommended for people who are looking for a quiet beach. Sunny days are awesome here. The pebbles may not be that comfortable to lie on but there are so many things to see and do, as you stroll along the beach there are plenty of bars, souvenier shops and ice cream shops!

I love brighton seafront and the pier - its a traditional seaside town, if bordering on being slightly commercial now, its got really popular over the last 8-9 years or so. My sister lives in eastbourne, and used to live in brighton for a few years back in 1999-2000 and it wasn’t half as heaving as it is now. It is a great place but at peak periods it can be so crowded. But its a great place with lots of charm and character, great shops, great restaurants and lots of fun to be had!

English beaches are not exactly exciting or sunny but Brighton beach is great fun to hang out on. Good nightlife with lots of clubs and there’s even a mini golf range for just £2 a play. I’ve wasted hours down here…

There’s nothing quite like a bracing walk along the prom or a stroll out to sea on the Brighton Pier to clear heads and revive appetites! On a wild and wintry day it’s an exhilarating experience. If you’d rather ride, take the Volk’s Electric Railway, England’s oldest, along Madeira Drive to Brighton Marina, admiring the fine Regency terraces as you go.

Experience all the thrills of traditional and modern rides on the pier - there’s a wonderful atmosphere at dusk when the sun goes down and the lights come on.

Strolling along from the Brighton Pier towards Hove, you’ll find the Artists’ Quarter where you can buy individual, one-off pieces from prints and paintings to driftwood mirrors and wrought iron beds - perfect for special gifts.

Both sets of my Grandparents live near the seaside which as a child brought fantastic experiences both ends of the country! As a child Brighton seafront is magical in a sense as the lights and history give it an edge. From since I can remember I used to visit the pier funfair. Even if you aren’t one for amusements and rides its still a lovely walk in the evening combining an exciting young atmosphere with an historic element.

Food and drink are provided in various forms from the standard fish and chips to wonderful Italian restaurants or on the pier itself an Italian/Fish diner. The service in every one I have been in over the years has always been fantastic to ensure you come back to visit again the next year. Food is priced well and very enjoyable.

The fair itself despite not feeling safe being years old and overlooking the sea is a brilliant place to visit for all the family. A combination of old favourites (dodgems) and new amusements guarantees you’ll find entertainment somehow. After an adrenaline fuelled visit to the funfair its always a necessity to walk along the beach in the evening as its breathtaking (literally in the winter!)

Brighton seafront also provides an excellent nightlife for young adults/adults providing numerous drinking spots that overlook the piers and sea as well as popular clubs encouraging the student population of the town to enjoy themselves.

If you need a place to stay to combine the different elements of Brighton there are wonderful vintage hotels right next to the seafront - only a small distance away from the town centre. But if they aren’t your thing there are also modernised hotels providing all the modcons.