Brighton Beach

If West Wittering is considered the most scenic beach near London, then Brighton is undoubtedly its cooler, grittier sister. Known for its vibrant promenade, eclectic assortment of shops in the nearby Laines, and more bars than you could ever sample in one outing. On a sunny day, you’ll catch hordes of people kicking back on the pebbled beach before wandering over to the nearby pier and taking selfies with the seagulls. If you’re feeling courageous, brave the mousetrap rollercoaster that lurches out over the crashing waves before heading back to dry land to dig into a burger at nearby Lucky Beach.