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Brighton Beach

Brighton, England
Ranked #12 of 74 attractions in Brighton
4.0 of 5 stars 153 Reviews
Type: Beaches
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Miami, Florida
Senior Contributor
46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

A very long ocean expanse located near the pier and all the fun stores. I hear in Summer, it is wall to wall people. In early May, a cool foggy retreat! More

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

I love Brighton! The beach is a great place to chill out, at a cafe or people watch, there is a real energy with people skating, playing basketball, carasel horses, on the beach. I actually prefer the pebbles to sand beaches its less messy and more quirky! Really interesting and unique place, with the burnt out pier and bright light... More

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Dunstable, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

There was plenty going on, lots of places to eat or drink (although the seafood was overpliced). I love Brighton Beach, it's always buzzing More

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kent
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Found beach very clean great to walk along and between the piers down along the beach are some unusual shops and stalls selling very unusual items. Great places to sit and have a drink and snack. More

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Worthing
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

I rated this as just ok becasue it is, just ok. It is your average English beach. Stones, not sand. Usual kiosks/shops to buy anything you could ever possible want for the beach and I have to say we did not stay long. Kids prefer the sand to play in. More

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Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
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The pier is retro and the bars are great but I can't say I like a beach without sand... More

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See 2 more reviews by Sarah G for Brighton
London
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
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Lovelly weather, pebble beach not ideal but pretty clean, nice chips, we decided not to remortgage the house by using the deck chairs on offer, £2.50 per seat, £3.50 per wind break, maybe I'm just tight. But, and it's a big But, the beach stank of urine, overwhelmingly so in places. More

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See 2 more reviews by Clint S for Brighton
Dublin, Ireland
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

We walked the Prom in a very strong wind one way then got blown back the other way but it was well worth the effort.Lots of little shops and art galleries also places to eat all under the road in arches.Then there is the Pier which is a step back in time and well worth a visit. More

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London, United Kingdom
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Brighton is so different in winter - the bustle and the crowds are gone but it's worth going there. A peaceful walk along the beach, watching the beautiful sunset. Only stopped for 5 minutes but ended up there all afternoon! Summer's great but try the winter too if you have a day free and want some peace, quiet and the... More

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Brighton, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Been to Brighton Beach many times and still love it. Generally clean, no sand but that doesn't matter!! Can still have great fun on the pebbles. Its a must see thing in the hight of summer when its packed out as such an amazing atmosphere. The people are also great, a great mix from the very friendly to the very... More

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