It's a classic, and perhaps Portsmouth's defining beach, but nothing spells summer in the city for me like relaxing and enjoying the sunshine on Southsea Beach. You can also enjoy food, fishing and arcade fun on South Parade Pier.placeholder image
It's a classic, and perhaps Portsmouth's defining beach, but nothing spells summer in the city for me like relaxing and enjoying the sunshine on Southsea Beach. You can also enjoy food, fishing and arcade fun on South Parade Pier.

My favourite beaches in Portsmouth - the best seaside places in the area including Southsea and Hot Walls

By Joe Buncle
Published 29th Apr 2024, 18:39 GMT
Updated 6th Apr 2025, 11:13 GMT

With spring now here, I’ve decided to make a list of my favourite beaches in the Portsmouth area.

From classic seaside spots to more quirky additions, here are 6 beaches in the Portsmouth area which I absolutely love.

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I love taking a walk along the historic sea wall to vist Hot Walls Beach, which also offers the opportunity to visit the Round and Square Towers.

5. Hot Walls Beach

I love taking a walk along the historic sea wall to vist Hot Walls Beach, which also offers the opportunity to visit the Round and Square Towers. Photo: Sam Stephenson

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The first time I walked along the seafront, starting at South Parade Pier and heading east, I was certainly in for an eyeful. As it turns out, Eastney Beach is popular with the naturist community. I'm glad that this quirky addition to our city exists - though its not one which I personally frequent. (l-r) Mike Houlsby (49), Simon Martin (40),Barry Knell (49) and Paul Lautman (48), members of the Eastney Beach Liason Group on Eastney Nudist Beach. PICTURE: MATT SCOTT-JOYNT (062414-229)

6. There's a nudist beach

The first time I walked along the seafront, starting at South Parade Pier and heading east, I was certainly in for an eyeful. As it turns out, Eastney Beach is popular with the naturist community. I'm glad that this quirky addition to our city exists - though its not one which I personally frequent. (l-r) Mike Houlsby (49), Simon Martin (40),Barry Knell (49) and Paul Lautman (48), members of the Eastney Beach Liason Group on Eastney Nudist Beach. PICTURE: MATT SCOTT-JOYNT (062414-229) Photo: The News

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