LOCAL AREA
Brighton Marina
Brighton Marina is one of the biggest marina's in the UK. It is bustling with yachts, houseboats, jet skis and fishing boats so is perfect for the sailing enthusiast. In the marina complex there are many familiar hospitality brands and some independent restaurants and cafes amongst them. Leisure facilities include cinemas, bowling alley and a casino. There is also an ASDA for all your food supplies.
Here is the website for a list of all restaurants and activities;
https://www.brightonmarina.co.uk
Our favourite food stops in the marina;
BELLA NAPOLI - Authentic Italian in the Marina https://bellanapolibrighton.com
LAUGHING DOG - Independent cafe in the Marina complex https://www.laughingdogbrighton.com
THE WATERSHED - The yacht club, non-members welcome. This is our closest bar and restaurant! https://www.thewatershed.club
West of the Marina
Immediately to the west of the marina you can find the beach. It is a quiet part of Brighton beach and growing in popularity. In the new and developing area called Sea Lanes there are beach sports, an outdoor gym, yoga, crazy golf, bars and coming soon, an outdoor lido - https://www.sealanesbrighton.co.uk
There are also saunas in horse boxes! https://beachboxspa.co.uk
East of the Marina
The terrain to the east of the marina is more rugged with steps down to beaches that are full of rockpools and cliffs towering above. ‘The Undercliff Walk’ from Brighton Marina to Saltdean is 5kms long and can be walked or cycled. You can pick up the coastal path from the east end of the marina.
You can treat yourself with a cup of tea and a slice of cake at Whitecliffs Cafe at Saltdean - https://www.facebook.com/whitecliffssaltdean/
Brighton Centre
Brighton is full of bars, restaurants, shops, museums and hosts several events and festivals throughout the year.
To get to Brighton centre you can follow the coastal path from the marina which is a 20-30 minute walk (depending on your speed).
You can pick up a BTN BikeShare bike at the Marina and pedal your way along the seafront to the shops and restaurants in the city centre. If you are feeling super fit you could carry on to Hove! There are lots of cycle routes available on the BTN BikeShare website to suit whatever rider experience you are after. https://www.btnbikeshare.com
The Volks Vintage Electric Railway runs from Spring-Autumn straight from the west of the marina to Brighton Palace Pier and also stopping at Sea Lanes. http://volkselectricrailway.co.uk
Popular tourist attractions are;
The Brighton Zip wire - https://brightonzip.com
The British Airways i360 - https://britishairwaysi360.com
Brighton Palace Pier - https://www.brightonpier.co.uk
Our favourite restaurants in Brighton so far are;
RIDDLE & FINNS - Champagne Oyster Bar - https://www.riddleandfinns.co.uk/#venues
MOSHIMO - Brighton's best-loved Japanese restaurant - https://www.moshimo.co.uk
THE IVY - British classics to Asian-inspired cuisine - https://theivybrighton.com
DUE SOUTH - Cooking the finest local produce over fire - https://www.duesouthrestaurant.co.uk
SOCIALITE - Nice spot for cocktails and nibbles in The Lanes - https://socialitebrighton.com
ROCKWATER - Beach front hub if you want to venture to Hove - https://rockwater.uk