Southend-on-Sea's Thorpe Bay neighborhood is home to attractions such as Thorpe Bay Beach and Southend Beach.
If thrills are what you're after, head to Adventure Island, located 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from central Southend-on-Sea. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If you have fun at Adventure Island, you'll love Southend Pier and Sealife Adventure, both a short walk away.