South Coast Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Coast
Where to stay in South Coast
Brighton City Centre
The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Brighton City Centre. Make a stop by North Laine or Brighton Lanes while you're exploring the area.
Southampton City Centre
The lively bars and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Southampton City Centre. A stop by Southampton Maritime Museum or Ocean Village Marina might round out your trip.
Seafront
Are you interested in stunning beaches, fantastic nightlife and popular shops? A visit to Seafront might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Kings Road Arches and Brighton Pier.
Southsea
Southsea is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, lively bars and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Fratton Park or Kings Theatre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Kemptown
Kemptown is known for its breathtaking beach views, and with sights like Brighton Beach and SEA LIFE Brighton, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Brighton.
Seven Dials
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Seven Dials. You might want to make time for a stop at North Laine or Churchill Square Shopping Centre.
Novotel Southampton
Reception and dining nice, staff friendly, rooms very dated and tired
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
The Grand Brighton
We knew that we had booked a room without a view. We were delighted with the room, which had been recently re-done. It was spacious and spotlessly clean.The rest of the hotel had undergone a refurb too and looked wonderful. The main thing to commend was the staff, who were delightful, friendly and ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Leonardo Hotel Brighton
Room was lovely but because it was on 1st floor we got woken up by delivery lorry at 7am
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
room2 Southampton Hometel
Fabulous hotel from home, great facilities, lovely cafe and fab staff. Definitely staying here again!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Numa Brighton Pavilion
Great kitchenette, spacious and very clean. Excellent. Would stay again
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Q Square by Supercity Aparthotels
Popular places to visit
Southampton Cruise Terminal
One of the busiest cruise ports in England is just a few steps from the historical and entertainment attractions of Southampton.
Durdle Door
Swim through the large natural arch in the cliffs, which juts out dramatically into the sea and dates back about 140 million years.
Brighton Beach
Visit this famous spot on the Sussex coast, where you can enjoy waterside activities during the day and an energetic nightlife after dark.
Poole Harbour
Visit a forested part of this harbor’s archipelago after strolling along the charming promenade full of restaurants, pubs and boutiques.
Gunwharf Quays
Stretching along the sea is one of Portsmouth's coolest areas, with plenty of shops, cafés, bars and restaurants as well as a contemporary art gallery.
Bournemouth Beach
Stroll along miles of England’s southern coast and stop at the fun parks and activity centers along the way.
Things to do
- Southampton Cruise Terminal
- Durdle Door
- Brighton Beach
- Poole Harbour
- Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World
- Gunwharf Quays
- Bournemouth Beach
- White Cliffs of Dover
- Portsmouth International Port
- Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
- Weymouth Beach
- Corfe Castle
- Brighton Centre
- Dover Castle
- WestQuay Shopping Centre
- American Express Stadium
- Brighton Marina
- HMS Victory
- Preston Park
- Bournemouth Pier
