West Cliff Travel Guide

Bournemouth

A sandy beach with people sunbathing and swimming.
A coastal promenade with colorful beach huts, a sandy beach, and a hill with vegetation.
A beach with people walking and playing near the water.
A beach with people sunbathing and a pier with a lighthouse in the background.
A row of beach huts along a seaside promenade with a cyclist in the distance.

Stay near popular West Cliff attractions

Durley Chine Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Durley Chine Beach during your trip to Bournemouth?
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Things to do

Poole Harbour Lights Cruise

Poole Harbour Lights Cruise

฿708
per adult
Poole Harbour Lights Cruise
From Bournemouth: Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door Trip

Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door Mini-Coach Tour from Bournemouth

฿1,725
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door Mini-Coach Tour from Bournemouth
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Poole: Harbour Lights Cruise

฿708
per adult
Poole: Harbour Lights Cruise
Poole Fish & Chips Evening Cruise

Poole Fish & Chips Lunchtime or Evening Cruise

฿1,260
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Poole Fish & Chips Lunchtime or Evening Cruise
Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise

Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise

฿641
per adult
Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise
Bournemouth Oceanarium Ticket

Bournemouth Oceanarium Ticket

฿663
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Bournemouth Oceanarium Ticket
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Where to stay in West Cliff

Find the best West Cliff areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A beach with a pier, a lighthouse, and a building with a Christmas party sign.

Bournemouth City Centre

The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Bournemouth City Centre. Make a stop by Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre or The Square while you're exploring the area.

An aerial view of a coastal town with a long stretch of beach, a marina with boats, and a distant cityscape.

Southbourne

If you're spending some time in Southbourne, Southbourne Beach and Boscombe Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A wooden boardwalk with a metal railing, street lamps, and a sign indicating a park entrance.

Boscombe

Boscombe is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like O2 Academy Bournemouth and Boscombe Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Bournemouth.

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Westbourne

Notable for its beaches, restaurants and spas, Westbourne is a sought-after destination for many travellers visiting Bournemouth. If you want to see some sights in the area, check out Alum Chine Beach or The Square.

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